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Lemonerdy University is a T-Mobile Changemaker Challenge Grand Prize Winner

October 18, 2023/

David, my Lemonerdy University co-founder and I were named finalists in the T-Mobile Changemaker Challenge and the Digital Empowerment Category winners. In October, we were named Grand Prize Winners!

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Santa’s Workshop: Gift Rush – My Latest Game on Scratch!

December 25, 2023/

Hey Lemonerds! 🍋✨ It’s been way too long, but guess who’s back on YouTube with some super exciting news? I’m back in action after what feels like a million years. I’ve been hard…

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This one is for us…

December 21, 2023/

Every girl deserves to see herself in the world she aspires to be a part of. Growing up, I always wanted to see someone who looked like me in tech. Now, I’m proud…

Coding News STEM

It’s #CSEdWeek and I’m a #CSHero!

December 7, 2023/

If you have been following me on Instagram, you have seen my posts in my stories about Computer Science Education Week a.k.a. #CSEdWeek. This is the week that schools all over the world…

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Take a Mini-Lesson on Lemonerdy University

October 27, 2023/

Get a sneak peek at how quickly you can learn coding concepts! Take this mini-lesson and quiz on while loops with Lemonerdy University.

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It’s Race Day for the ComEd EV Rally!

July 29, 2023/

The ComEd EV Rally will be held on July 29th at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. The race starts at 12 pm, and tickets to the museum are free with…

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Lemonerdy University is a T-Mobile Changemaker Challenge Finalist!

July 29, 2023/

Lemonerdy University is not only one of 16 T-Mobile Changemaker Finalists, but we are also the winners in the Digital Empowerment Category!

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Watch Our Full Session from Microsoft Build!

June 20, 2023/

Being a Microsoft Build Ambassador came with so many cool things - a tour of the Microsoft Headquarters, the inclusive tech lab, and the world's quietest room, an interview with Deirdre Quarnstrom, Vice…

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Interview with Deirdre Quarnstrom at Microsoft Build

June 7, 2023/

Disclosure: My friends at Microsoft invited me to Microsoft Build and have compensated me. My opinions are my own. I was invited to be a Microsoft Build Ambassador, which came with a lot…

Book Reviews speaking

I shared why I love books during the AFW Litfest 2022

Lemonerdy

November 25, 2022-

I helped kick off the Alliouagana Festival of the Word this year with a video on why I love books, during which I showed some of my favorites.

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We Pitched for SXSW! Watch Our Team Video…

Lemonerdy

November 4, 2022-

Want to see what we sent to SXSW? We know the competition is going to be tough, but we had to give it a try. We had to make a 1-2 minute pitch…

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Get Your First Look at Lemonerdy U!

Lemonerdy

November 2, 2022-

I am so excited to give patrons a first look and a little tour of my new website for Lemonerdy University! Things are really moving now, and I can't wait to take you…

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Fall Teacher Favorite: Pumpkin Carving Game Coding Tutorial

Lemonerdy

October 24, 2022-

My coding tutorials are a hit with teachers, especially the ones that can be completed in one class period. If you are looking for a Halloween-themed class activity or coding tutorial, or even…

About Me Podcasts and Interviews

I Shared My YouTube Strategies on the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast

Lemonerdy

September 24, 2022-

I was on Dusty Porter's YouTube Creators Hub Podcast to talk about how to monetize a kid's channel, and how I manage to do everything that I need to do while still being…

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Talking Time Management and Tech with Scott Hanselman on the Hanselminutes Podcast

Lemonerdy

September 9, 2022-

. For this podcast with Scott Hanselman, I TALKED, ok? He asked me all about the things that I care about the most - family, coding, and getting things done - so I…

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Labor Day Weekend Recap: LIVE TV (almost fail) + ROAD TRIP!

Lemonerdy

September 5, 2022-

I had a great time this Labor Day Weekend! I took a day trip to Michigan with my family. Check out the post to see what we did!

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You are Invited to My LIVE Scratch Coding Workshop with DIY.org!

Lemonerdy

August 23, 2022-

Check out the video for a special invitation to a live Scratch coding workshop with me this Saturday at 11 am Central Time hosted on zoom by DIY.org. During the workshop, we will…

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[UPDATED] The ComEd EV Rally: Building and Racing Electric Vehicles at the Museum of Science and Industry

Lemonerdy

August 8, 2022-

ComEd chose thirty girls to put onto six teams with five team members on each team to compete in the inaugural ComEd EV Rally. The teams were Blue Quest, Violet Vortex, Orange Flare,…