Sarah Hower, an innovative educator focused on grading automation, shares her insights on balancing automated and teacher assessments. She discusses the effectiveness of certain assignments for automated grading while emphasizing the importance of personalized feedback. The conversation highlights how AI, including tools like ChatGPT, can enhance grading accuracy and efficiency. Hower also underscores the need for transparent communication about grading changes to maintain student motivation and engagement in a mastery-based learning environment.