In the Fall of 2024, I left the world of professional software development and cybersecurity to become a high school computer science teacher. From lesson plans to lessons learned, this blog not only serves as a record of my journey from Professional Nerd to Professional Nerducator, but also as a resource for others who are considering a similar leap.
Thanks for joining me on this adventure!
How to start volunteering in computer science classrooms
In the late Summer of 2020, still deep in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic and dealing with a near constant sense of dread and anxiety, I had an appointment with my optometrist that changed the course of my life and career.
In 2009, I kicked off my senior year in college with a class that ultimately changed the way I thought about my degree—and my future.
