About us
About Misa Solutions
Education built on the marriage of an old idea — that people learn by being asked — and current artificial intelligence.
Where we are
The company in four numbers.
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5
Days Since Launch
Fresh startup with ambitious goals and proven expertise
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45+
Years Experience
25 years in computer science and 17 in the classroom, plus our interns
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40%
Target Improvement
Our goal for student retention improvement based on Socratic method research
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100%
Privacy Focused
Committed to full COPPA compliance and student data protection
Mission
Our mission
We believe the best learning happens when students discover knowledge for themselves. Our mission is to give educators and learners AI-enhanced Socratic dialogue that builds critical thinking, deep understanding and intellectual curiosity.
That means combining the Socratic method — where learning happens through thoughtful questioning rather than direct instruction — with AI that adapts to each student’s own style and pace.
“I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think.”
Story
Our story
A team of educators, technologists and learning scientists, brought together by one shared idea about how people actually learn.
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The problem
Lecture-based teaching creates passive learners who memorise facts without developing critical thinking. Students then struggle to apply what they know to anything new.
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The innovation
We built an AI that embodies the Socratic method: it asks the questions that guide a student to the answer instead of supplying it. Understanding built that way is deeper and holds longer.
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The vision
We are building this from the ground up, aiming at 40% better retention and markedly stronger problem-solving, grounded in Socratic method research and our team’s classroom experience.
Our journey
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Jul 2025
Company Founded
Misa Solutions was founded with a vision to revolutionize education through AI-powered Socratic learning.
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Built
MVP Development
Built the platform around the core AI-powered Socratic questioning engine.
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Piloted
Pilot Programs
Ran pilots with individual educators to test and refine the platform before opening it up.
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Aug 2026
Public Launch
Full public launch of the platform with comprehensive features for schools, homeschool groups, and after-school programs.
Values
Our core values
The principles behind the decisions we make about the product.
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Curiosity First
We believe that curiosity is the engine of learning. Our platform nurtures students' natural desire to understand the world around them.
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Inclusive Learning
Every student learns differently. Our AI adapts to individual learning styles, ensuring no one is left behind.
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Privacy & Safety
Student privacy and safety are paramount. We maintain the highest standards for data protection and COPPA compliance.
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Continuous Innovation
We're constantly improving our AI and learning methodologies based on the latest research in education and cognitive science.
Team
Meet our team
Educators, researchers and technologists — several of whom are still in a classroom.
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James Henderson
Chief Executive Officer
Award‑winning computer science innovator, small business owner, and U.S. Army veteran with 25 years in computer science, driving digital learning innovation.
- Educational Technology
- AI Innovation
- Strategic Leadership
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Misa Henderson
VP of Learning Sciences
Award‑winning Alief ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year and 7th‑grade science educator with 17 years of active classroom experience in Alief, specializing in personalized learning and student engagement.
- Classroom Teaching
- Science Education
- Student Engagement
Stay connected
Updates from the work
Notes on what we are building, what the research says, and what changes on the platform.
Join our mission
Help us build the next generation of critical thinkers and problem solvers.
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