E10 - Mary Jo Madda: Computer Science, More than Coding, It's About Creating

15/03/2023 55 min Temporada 1 Episodio 10

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Our guest today is a true leader in education. With a background as a former classroom teacher and member of the Scratch team, Mary Jo brings a unique perspective on education technology and innovation. She has been recognized as one of Forbes magazine's prestigious "30 Under 30" in education and last summer served as a moderator at ISTE for an important conversation between Cornell West and Robert George. Additionally, MJ has held positions at the Harvard University Innovation Lab as an Education Entrepreneurship Fellow and at EdSurge as a writer and director. As she pursues her doctoral degree in educational leadership at UCLA, Mary Jo continues to drive growth and engagement for diversity and education initiatives at Google. It's an honor to have her here today to share her insights and experiences in the world of education.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-jo-madda-8547137/

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