I am the Director of K–12 Education at NewBoCo, a nonprofit based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. My background is in computer engineering, and I am passionate about encouraging kids and adults to explore technology in a way that is meaningful to them.

YouTube Channel: NewBoCo K–12 Education

Twitter: @dahlbys, @newboco

Email: samantha@newbo.co

I am an elementary teacher librarian and believer in learning by creating. The Maker Movement changed my every day teaching. My philosophy is "We learn When We create." I am the proud mother of two talented daughters, one of which is a featured maker. In Mrs. W.S.'s library, We Make To Learn and Learn to Make.

Facebook: Mrs. WS's Wild World of Library

Instagram: @mrswsbooks

Email: ewaldronsmith@bettendorf.k12.ia.us

"Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the things you can think up if you only try." Dr. Seuss

I am a passionate maker. I believe your only limitation is how you use your imagination. You can almost always find me in my makerspace. I love to think up my own ideas, create designs in my head and bring them to life. I am excited to be a 25 Days of Making 2020 maker and have the chance to showcase my work. I am also excited to do this with my mom who is featured above, she is who introduced me to the Maker Movement.

"To try you have to believe, to believe you have to try" Rowan Smith

Former Biochemist turned middle-school Science, Engineering, and Math Teacher. Entrepreneur and Director of Kaleidoscope Enrichment, LLC. Mom. Wife. Nerd. Makerspace Coordinator for the Warren County (NJ) Library System. Mother to two amazing daughters. Maker Camp host. Author of The Big Book of Maker Camp Projects. I just love making stuff and having fun making stuff with others. Feel free to email me at sandy@kaleidoscopeenrichment.com to collaborate!

Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

Website: Sharp the Builder

Instagram: @sharpthebuilder

Podcast: Innovative Teacher Podcast

Resources: Sharp the builder

Twitter: @sharpthebuilder

Facebook: Innovative teacher community

Patreon: Innovative Teacher Club

Teaching STEM has given me hope to what we can achieve inside the classroom and outside.

I am the STEM and Makerspace teacher at Hetherington Public School in Windsor Ontario Canada.

YouTube Channel: Hawks Makerspace

Twitter: @ChuckStoffle

Email: Chuck.Stoffle@publicboard.ca

Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again.
But with greater knowledge.

Website: www.paulshircliff.org

Twitter: @shirky17

YouTube: paul shircliff

Flickr: paulshircliff

Email: paul@paulshircliff.org

The world is a STEAM Maker lab, just waiting for us to explore it

Ed Tech Specialist, School Librarian, and Certified English Teacher

Founder of SLIME - Students of Long Island Maker Expo

Author of Scholastic Makerspace Books

Website: http://www.bunheadwithducttape.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/lieberrian

Twitter: @lieberrian

Instagram: @lieberrian

Email: lieberrian@yahoo.com

"The maker movement is a movement of people, not of things!"

- Kristina A. Holzweiss

Website: www.beckymcdowell.com

Twitter: @bethechnge

Email: beckymmcdowell@gmail.com

Everything is better when we stick together!

- The LEGO Movie

Mandi Figlioli enjoyed ten years in a second grade classroom before pursuing a career in administration. As a curriculum specialist and maker education enthusiast, she has gained expertise in the areas of makerspace design and S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics) integration. Mandi advocates for hands-on, child-centered learning. She also maintains an impressive “trash stash” for her making adventures. Through her book, Miss Makey and the Magic Bin, she hopes to spark curiosity and inspire creativity in classrooms, libraries, and homes across the world.

Website: www.missmakey.com

Twitter: @mrsfigmakes

Instagram: @mrsfigmakes

Facebook: @mrsfigmakes

Email: mandifiglioli@gmail.com

Hi everyone! I'm the Program Manager for Microsoft MakeCode (makecode.com), I'm also a Mom and Maker. This year, I thought I would do some 'digital making' of a holiday e-card that's also a game you can send to friends and family to share the love during this holiday season, even if you can't see them in person.

Twitter - @jaqster or @MSMakeCode

Website: www.coffeeforthebrain.com

Twitter: @aaronmaureredu

Instagram: @coffeechug

YouTube: channel

Facebook: Coffee For The Brain

Collaborative Teacher and Tech & Innovation Specialist, Lifelong Learner, Robotics Enthusiast & Teacher, Active Maker & Tinkerer, Gadget Guru, STEAM-minded...

Currently, I am a Maker and Innovation Coordinator at a Middle School (grades 5-8) in Southern California.

You can follow my journey on social media if you'd like:

Twitter: @dorifriedman

Instagram: @dorifriedman

And I am ALWAYS happy to connect, collaborate, help out or chat... @dorif@aol.com

TINKER•MAKE•INNOVATE

Jennifer is celebrating her 2nd year of being a Middle School Design Technology teacher in Michigan. Prior to that she spent 20 years teaching elementary school. Throughout her career she has always engaged her students in awesome maker projects to extend their learning!

Websites: Cheers to Creativity and Innovation, EdTechCheerleader, and Design Tech Class Website

Published in: Makers in Schools

Twitter: @TeamBond

Email: TeamThirdGrade@gmail.com

"Creativity is intelligence having fun!"

-Albert Einstein

Brett was the first special education teacher to be named Oregon's Teacher of the Year. He believes that access for kids with special needs to community and educational destinations is of utmost importance. He also likes hands-on projects that can be adapted so kids at every level can turn out a result that makes them proud!

Twitter: @2014ortoy

Website: www.MrBsClassroom.com

Pauline is an ICT teacher from the Netherlands and she is in love with the micro:bit and teaching kids how to code. She thinks it is important to use the computer in a creative way. She made a project with the arcade game on the makecode.com. Have fun making your christmas game and play it on your phone.

• Twitter: @4pip

• Website: www.4pip.nl - www.microbit101.nl

• Email: pauline@4pip.nl

• Instagram: @microbit101