AiC Members In the News (June/July 2021)

• “I work to advocate for my students, to learn about their interests and learning needs, and try to push and motivate them while working with all stakeholders to help students be successful academically, socially, and emotionally.” // Get to know 2019 AiC Educator Award Recipient Khamphet “Phet” Pease in this interview.
• “I can say that without a doubt, Computer Science education in Las Cruces Public Schools would not be anywhere near where we are today without Melody championing this cause.” // This profile honors 2021 National Educator Award Recipient Melody Hagaman and celebrates her contributions to inclusive computing in her district.  

June and July Shoutouts

School may be out for the summer, but AiC Community members haven’t stopped achieving! We spotted these students and educators being recognized by their local news: Arianna Martinelli; Pauline Petersen; Shachi Benara; Emma Blanchet; Sarah Heller; Laura Lewis; Philip Peavey; Aparna Bhooshanan; Margaret Martonosi; Ananya Vangoor; Maggie Coen; Melody Hagaman (and here); Paean Luby; and Leigh Metcalfe and Abbygail Nerger.