Professional Work

Non-Profit Leadership

Leader of TeachAI, a global AI in education movement
Chief Academic Officer for Code.org, the world's largest K-12 computer science education organization
Designed K-12 pathway, curriculum, and professional development and strategy for bringing AI and CS education to all schools and districts

Advocacy and Policy

Lobbied for policies that support computer science education at the state and national level (e.g., funding, standards, certification, graduation requirements)
Led the development of the K-12 CS Framework (k12cs.org)

International Development

Published a global AI literacy framework with the European Commission and OECD.
Consulted with Ministries of Education per CS and AI education policy
Served as an expert to the OECD for PISA 2021
Hosted conferences for international partners

Award-Winning Teaching

Inspired students to create games and apps for social causes, and implemented initiatives to broaden participation in computer science among underrepresented groups.
2010 Microsoft Worldwide Innovative Educator
Featured in "American Teacher: Heroes in the Classroom"
Certified in biology, physics, math, health, and technology education