Thrilled to share that I just spoke at NCAPCS Conference 2024 - Crowning Achievements! Big thanks to the organizers and everyone who joined the session.🌟 Your presence made it special! #crowningachievements @ncapcs - via #Whova event app tinyurl.com/2bpcvlq6

A Vegas highlight was hearing Dr. Gholdy Muhammad talk about how CS Educators can bring joy to the classroom. Her talk was based on her 2nd book, Unearthing Joy, which I studied along with other CSTA Fellows. #afeteacher #computerscience #CSTAEquityFellow #csequity #csta2024

Had so much fun making this one! Introducing....my alter ego! #eduheroes #alterego #superhero #afeteacher #amazonfutureengineer #computerscience #edtech #middleschool #csforall #CSTAEquityFellow #csequity

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I'm excited to once again present about our Coursera Course designed to provide new CS Teachers with tangible resources to get them started. This project was so incredibly personal bc it was what I needed when I made the switch from Elementary to Middle School CS!

Digital Citizenship is a critical piece of CS edu bc it equips students w/ skills to navigate the digital world responsibly, ethically, and safely. I'm excited to continue partnering w/ oldCommonSenseEdu as an Ambassador! #commonsenseeducator #commonsensemedia #digitalcitizenship

If you know a teacher who is new to CS or could use additional support, pls send this to them. I co-wrote this course along w/ two of my fellow Equity Fellows. This course is personal bc it's what we needed when we became CS teachers. Registration is now open!!

The 2024 State of CS in Education has been released. I'm honored that my quote & Girls Who Code club were included! #girlswhocode #afeteacher #amazonfutureengineer #computerscience #edtech #middleschool #csforall #CSTAEquityFellow #csequity #mentorship #representationmatters

Mic drop! Charity Fitten Freeman CS Teachers Association (CSTA) #csta20

The past few days I hung out with the newest group of CSTA Equity Fellows! I'm excited to see how this incredible group of educators will continue to move the needle in addressing issues of equity in CS. #afeteacher #amazonfutureengineer #csforall #CSTAEquityFellow #csequity

Some of my @girlswhocode club members built and coded this really cool Smart Farming with Automated Watering kit from @forward__edu ! 😍 #afeteacher Forward Education 🔜 #CSTA2025 #computerscience #edtech #middleschool #csforall #CSTAEquityFellow #csequity #girlswhocode #sustainability

I am excited to be one of the featured speakers at the event! Come hear how AI can be used in the classroom responsibily! #afeteacher #amazonfutureengineer #computerscience #edtech #middleschool #csforall #CSTAEquityFellow #csequity #ai #ArtificialInteligence

I was an invited guest at the Infosys Foundation USA Tech Innovation Lab Reveal Reception @discoveryplace and then invited back as a guest presenter at their Tech-Giving event. #afeteacher #amazonfutureengineer #middleschool #CSTAEquityFellow #csequity #ai #artificialintelligence

Calling all NC educators! Join us for an afternoon of hands-on and practical professional development led by local educator and CSTA Equity Fellow, Michelle Shomo Pierce, hosted at @discoveryplace. If you’re interested in joining us for the whole day, this event is part of a larger “Tech

#CSEdWeek is a great time to reflect on my journey as a CS teacher. 6 yrs ago, I took a job with no idea what to expect. I'm so glad I took that leap of faith. It's already been an incredible journey. And I'm excited to see what's next! #afeteacher #cstaequityfellow

I will be presenting at the UNC Charlotte STEM Teaching & Learning Conference! Learn how to promote & support increased female representation in CS! #afeteacher #amazonfutureengineer #computerscience #edtech #middleschool #csforall #CSTAEquityFellow #csequity #stem

*New date alert due to inclement weather* Excited to partner w/ my colleague & friend to discuss ways to decrease the gender gap in STEM! #STEM #ComputerScience #STEMEducation #WomenInSTEM #GirlsWhoCode #STEMforall #DiversityinSTEM #WomenInTech #ClosingtheGap #FutureIsFemale

If you're attending #NCTIES2025 you'll have 3 chances to catch me presenting!! #afeteacher #amazonfutureengineer #computerscience #edtech #middleschool #csforall #CSTAEquityFellow #csequity#afeteacher #computerscience #edtech #middleschool #csforall #CSTAEquityFellow #csequity

Day 1 of my first #NCTIES25 is in the books! I met so many awesome #EduGuardians here wielding their edusuperpowers! Markify Michelle Shomo Pierce Stacy Lovdahl (she/her) Patrick Vernon #EduGuardian TechEd_CreativityCorner ➡️🦸‍♂️💻💭💡 Dave Hinrichs EduGuardians

I’m excited to share that I’ll be speaking at #ASUGSVShow2025! Join me in San Diego for hands-on workshops, cutting-edge demos, 150+ exhibits, and all things AI in education — April 5-7 at the San Diego Convention Center. Register for free: asugsvsummit.com/show