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Long Bio:

Kiki Prottsman is a leading expert in computer science education and an advocate for equity and inclusion in STEM fields. With over 15 years of experience teaching and developing educational programs, Kiki has made significant contributions to the field of CSEd. She is also an author of several books on computer science which have been widely praised for their innovative and engaging approach.

Kiki is currently the director of education at Microsoft MakeCode, an organization that works to increase access to computer science in schools across the United States. In this role, she oversees the development of curriculum and resources as well as training programs for teachers. She also has experience building and managing partnerships with stakeholders — including local communities, schools, districts, cities, states, as well as national and international organizations.

Kiki is a sought-after speaker and presenter on the subject of computer science, and has spoken at conferences and events around the world. She is known for her engaging and practical approach to teaching and has been recognized with awards such as the Golden Halo Award for Best Education Campaign and Stevie’s Female Innovator of the Year award.

In addition to her work in computer science education, Kiki is an outdoors enthusiast and enjoys hiking, kayaking, and camping, as well as customizing her 4×4 SUV to look like it belongs in a Marvel movie.

Short Bio:

Kiki serves as the Director of Education at Microsoft MakeCode and is a celebrated author of many published titles, including Computational Thinking and Coding for Every Student, My First Coding Book, and Disney’s Coding with Anna and Elsa. A fervent advocate for justice and inclusion in STEM, she focuses her energy on topics such as the assessment of equitable practices in AI for education and personalized learning. Her groundbreaking contributions have garnered several prestigious award, including Google’s RISE Award and Stevie’s Female Innovator of the Year.

Shorter Bio:

Kiki is an educator, author, and equity advocate who operates on social media under the handle KIKIvsIT.

Some of Kiki’s writings include:

• Computational Thinking and Coding for Every Student
• My First Coding Book
• How to Be a Coder
• My Amazing Book of Broken Programs
• Coding With Anna and Elsa: A Frozen Guide to Blockly
• Crayola Art of Coding
• Click’d Teacher’s Guide
• Kiki’s Corner
• Brightly
• ISTE
• ACM

Some of Kiki’s Awards

• Register Guard Innovator of the Year (2018)
• Stevie Female Innovator of the Year (2017 – Silver)
• Engage for Good Golden Halo Award (2017)
• Blue Chip Magazine 20 Under 40 (2013)
• Google RISE Award (2013)