K-12 Influencers: Melissa Wrenchey

“Right now, there’s a young woman out there wondering if computer science is the field for her. Make sure she hears your story. Let her see you out there doing great things in your own unique style.” — Melinda Gates

Tell us about yourself along with a fun fact!
I work in a collaborative, STEM high school and collectively teams across our school are doing outreach and asking questions about the efficacious use of technology to change our future. Global Climate Change, ethical research and inclusion are some of the issues we address.

What # would define your life journey?
#inclusive #CSforAll and #makered are usual tags I use because all of these things are changing education

Favorite website / app:
Edutopia often has inspiring articles which I translate into “how can I do this in my classroom?” Microsoft has a movement: #inclusive and it inspires me often. Additionally #CSforAll and #makered are usual tags I use

Someone who inspires you and knowledge they have imparted:
My mentor from college has been talking about social justice for years. IT is exciting to think that education can be the catalyst to bring more people to the board room or the design thinking lab and their voices can be heard.