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May 283 min read

From Odyssey of the Mind to Coding

Failure is a natural part of the learning process. It's about picking yourself up, adapting, and completing what you set out to do.

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Aug 28, 20232 min read

Middle School is Like Starting a New Coding Project

Today is the first day of Middle School for many of the kids that I’ve taught coding to and have been an Odyssey of the Mind coach to,...

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Oct 27, 20222 min read

Cybersecurity Month Didn't Bring Me to My Knees!

October is cybersecurity month. What a great opportunity to help a local Girl Scouts troop earn their cybersecurity badge!

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Mar 10, 20222 min read

After 25 Years of Programming, My Joy of Coding was (re)Sparked by Girl Scouts and an Hour of Code™

During the winter of 2020, my 8-year old was four months into her virtual routine. Virtual 3rd Grade. Virtual piano lessons. Virtual...

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Feb 23, 20222 min read

Kanban for Kids

~ How a Lean Manufacturing Method Maximized the Productivity of my Team (of 9-year-olds!)

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Feb 5, 20222 min read

Stories Behind the Tech We Take for Granted

~ Using GPS? Thank Gladys West and her Growth Mindset Are you ever amazed by how your brain just knows how to get you where you’re going...

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Aug 18, 20212 min read

How to Make a Friend: Pair Programming and Curdled Milk

Some of my best friends are programmers. Something special happens when two co-workers sit in each other's space working on a problem. ...

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Jun 6, 20212 min read

Want to learn about Loops? All you need to do is Floss

One really cool thing that we like to do as we learn programming fundamentals, is to relate them back to the real-world. The concepts...

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Apr 28, 20213 min read

The PB & J Algorithm Challenge

Turning an algorithm into a real-world activity. The humble peanut butter and jelly sandwich finally gets its turn in the spotlight.

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