Teachers, the unsung heroes of our times, we see you
In the ever-demanding world of teaching, where teachers are stretched thin, EssayGrader stands as a beacon of relief, driven by a singular vision: lightening the grading burden for educators. We know the challenges you face—like staring down a pile of 200 essays with just one of you to manage them all. It’s overwhelming, and we understand that better than anyone. That’s why we built EssayGrader—a straightforward, powerful tool that uses AI to take the load off your shoulders and completely change the way you approach grading.
Our story
Our journey began with a team of 4 passionate individuals. Â Payton and Suraj, visionary software engineers, Chan, a worldclass product marketer and Ashley, a dedicated English teacher. Together, we embarked on a mission to revolutionize how teachers approach grading. The result? EssayGrader, a ground-breaking product meticulously designed with the help of huge advancements in AI to save time and energy for teachers.
EssayGrader values
Teacher centric innovation
We believe that the power of AI should be harnessed to empower teachers. Every feature we design puts teachers first, with a focus on simplifying repetitive tasks like grading to improve productivity all the while letting teachers be fully in control.  Our mission is to give teachers more time to focus on what truly matters—nurturing, guiding, and inspiring the next generation.
Grit and perseverance
We embody grit and perseverance in everything we do. Our journey, like that of the teachers we serve, is marked by challenges that require unwavering commitment and resilience. We believe in pushing through obstacles, constantly improving our tools, and staying dedicated to our mission.
Collaboration and community building
We value collaboration, both with individual teachers and with educational institutions. By joining our ever-expanding network of 60,000+ educators, you’ll connect with others who share your passion and commitment. Our community fosters support, knowledge-sharing, and collective growth, ensuring that together, we can shape a stronger future for education.
Our team
Chan leads the day-to-day operations at EssayGrader with a deep passion for education. Coming from a family of teachers, he founded a school in India that served over 700 underprivileged students. His experience as a high school teacher and school administrator fuels his dedication to supporting educators. With a degree in Computer Science from the University of Missouri – Kansas City, Chan blends his love for teaching with his expertise in technology to drive EssayGrader’s mission forward.
Suraj is responsible for the technology behind EssayGrader. He has over 15 years of software development experience working with enterprise companies and tech startups. Suraj deeply cares about the people that work for EssayGrader and works hard to bring out the best in them. When he's not shaping the future of Educational Technology, you can find Suraj spending time with his family and unwinding with video games.
After noticing his wife Ashley's unreasonably heavy grading load, Payton came up with the idea to start EssayGrader. With over 10 years of software development experience, he was the original architect of the platform and now advises the software development team on continuous product improvements. In his free time, he enjoys playing video games, working out, and spending time with his family.
Ashley is an amazing English teacher with over 10 years of experience. She regularly advises the EssayGrader team, drawing on her daily struggles as a teacher to help build a product loved by all teachers. In her free time, she enjoys watching TV, spending time with her family, and going out with friends.
