web01.fireside.fm Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:11:27 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Teaching Python - Episodes Tagged with “Graduation” https://www.teachingpython.fm/tags/graduation Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Welcome to "Teaching Python Podcast,” the go-to podcast for anyone interested in the intersection of education and coding. Hosted by Kelly Paredes and Sean Tibor, this podcast dives into the thrills and challenges of teaching computer science through the engaging and versatile Python programming language. About the Hosts: Kelly Paredes brings a wealth of global experience in curriculum design and currently inspires sixth and eighth graders at Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Celebrating her seventh year of integrating Python into her teaching, Kelly has a knack for making complex concepts accessible and exciting. Sean Tibor, a Cloud, Infrastructure, and Networks leader at Pfizer, draws from a rich background that spans marketing, database design, and digital agency leadership. Having taught Python to seventh and eighth graders at Pine Crest School, Sean now extends his expertise by supporting interns and tutoring students in Python. Explore with Us: * Engaging Lessons: Discover how we make Python programming both fun and accessible for young learners, equipping them with the skills to tackle real-world problems. * Classroom Insights: Experience our journey through both triumphs and trials in the classroom, and learn what it takes to foster a vibrant learning environment. * Expert Interviews: Gain valuable perspectives from interviews with fellow educators and industry experts, who share their top strategies and success stories in coding education. en-us episodic We're two computer science educators learning and teaching Python Sean Tibor and Kelly Paredes Welcome to "Teaching Python Podcast,” the go-to podcast for anyone interested in the intersection of education and coding. Hosted by Kelly Paredes and Sean Tibor, this podcast dives into the thrills and challenges of teaching computer science through the engaging and versatile Python programming language. About the Hosts: Kelly Paredes brings a wealth of global experience in curriculum design and currently inspires sixth and eighth graders at Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Celebrating her seventh year of integrating Python into her teaching, Kelly has a knack for making complex concepts accessible and exciting. Sean Tibor, a Cloud, Infrastructure, and Networks leader at Pfizer, draws from a rich background that spans marketing, database design, and digital agency leadership. Having taught Python to seventh and eighth graders at Pine Crest School, Sean now extends his expertise by supporting interns and tutoring students in Python. Explore with Us: * Engaging Lessons: Discover how we make Python programming both fun and accessible for young learners, equipping them with the skills to tackle real-world problems. * Classroom Insights: Experience our journey through both triumphs and trials in the classroom, and learn what it takes to foster a vibrant learning environment. * Expert Interviews: Gain valuable perspectives from interviews with fellow educators and industry experts, who share their top strategies and success stories in coding education. no Digital Literacy, Coding for Kids ,Tech Integration in Education, 21st Century Skills, Blended Learning, Remote Learning, Adaptive Learning Technologies, Student Engagement Strategies, Flipped Classroom, Inquiry-Based Learning,education, python, computer science, teaching, pedagogy, STEM education, programming languages, educational technology, curriculum development, instructional design, e-learning, teacher training, data science, machine learning, higher education, tech education, innovative teaching, lesson planning, edtech tools, professional development Sean Tibor and Kelly Paredes sean.tibor@gmail.com Episode 109: What We Did on Our Podcast Sabbatical https://www.teachingpython.fm/109 ec851e92-ae12-43d8-9d73-62c4d825e354 Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Sean Tibor and Kelly Paredes 109 What We Did on Our Podcast Sabbatical full Sean Tibor and Kelly Paredes In this episode of the Teaching Python podcast, hosts Kelly Schuster-Paredes and Sean Tibor discuss their personal updates, celebrate the achievements of their former students, and anticipate future podcast activities. They express their pride in students moving on to study computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and related fields in college. Kelly and Sean also hint at potentially inviting past students to the podcast and announce plans to enhance their Patreon community with exclusive benefits. 32:58 no Show Notes: Personal Updates Sean Tibor shares his excitement about meeting his overseas team members for the first time. He also expresses pride at watching his first batch of students graduate and choose to study in computer science and related fields. Future Learning Journeys Kelly Schuster-Paredes reflects on the exciting learning opportunities the students will undertake. She expresses hope that these students will return to share their experiences and insights (Teaching Python website (https://www.teachingpython.fm/)). Inviting Past Students on the Podcast Both hosts discuss the possibility of inviting former students to the podcast as guests. Current Students Excelling Kelly shares an anecdote about a 6th grader surpassing her knowledge in Python's Turtle module (https://docs.python.org/3/library/turtle.html). Plans for the Podcast Return in June with the first guest speaker of the year. Considering a summer sabbatical to prepare for the upcoming school year. Plans to enhance their Patreon community (https://www.patreon.com/teachingpython) with exclusive benefits. Reach Out! Sean invites listeners to reach out via social platforms such as Twitter (https://twitter.com/teachingpython), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/teachingpython), and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaching-python). He also encourages feedback on potential topics or guests for future podcast episodes through their website contact form (https://www.teachingpython.fm/contact). Signing Off The hosts sign off, promising more Python learning insights and experiences in the next episodes. For more details, visit the Teaching Python Podcast website (https://www.teachingpython.fm/). Teaching Python, Python programming, computer science education, Turtle module, podcast, STEM, machine learning, AI, computational mathematics, financial modeling, Sean Tibor, Kelly Schuster-Paredes, student success, international teamwork, graduation, continuous learningPython, Education, Podcast, Computer Science, Turtle, Machine Learning, AI, Mathematics, Finance, Students, Graduation, Continuous Learning, Teamwork, Teaching Python, Patreon Show Notes:

  1. Personal Updates
    • Sean Tibor shares his excitement about meeting his overseas team members for the first time.
    • He also expresses pride at watching his first batch of students graduate and choose to study in computer science and related fields.
  2. Future Learning Journeys
    • Kelly Schuster-Paredes reflects on the exciting learning opportunities the students will undertake.
    • She expresses hope that these students will return to share their experiences and insights (Teaching Python website).
  3. Inviting Past Students on the Podcast
    • Both hosts discuss the possibility of inviting former students to the podcast as guests.
  4. Current Students Excelling
    • Kelly shares an anecdote about a 6th grader surpassing her knowledge in Python's Turtle module.
  5. Plans for the Podcast
    • Return in June with the first guest speaker of the year.
    • Considering a summer sabbatical to prepare for the upcoming school year.
    • Plans to enhance their Patreon community with exclusive benefits.
  6. Reach Out!
    • Sean invites listeners to reach out via social platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
    • He also encourages feedback on potential topics or guests for future podcast episodes through their website contact form.
  7. Signing Off
    • The hosts sign off, promising more Python learning insights and experiences in the next episodes.

For more details, visit the Teaching Python Podcast website.

Support Teaching Python

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  1. Personal Updates
    • Sean Tibor shares his excitement about meeting his overseas team members for the first time.
    • He also expresses pride at watching his first batch of students graduate and choose to study in computer science and related fields.
  2. Future Learning Journeys
    • Kelly Schuster-Paredes reflects on the exciting learning opportunities the students will undertake.
    • She expresses hope that these students will return to share their experiences and insights (Teaching Python website).
  3. Inviting Past Students on the Podcast
    • Both hosts discuss the possibility of inviting former students to the podcast as guests.
  4. Current Students Excelling
    • Kelly shares an anecdote about a 6th grader surpassing her knowledge in Python's Turtle module.
  5. Plans for the Podcast
    • Return in June with the first guest speaker of the year.
    • Considering a summer sabbatical to prepare for the upcoming school year.
    • Plans to enhance their Patreon community with exclusive benefits.
  6. Reach Out!
    • Sean invites listeners to reach out via social platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
    • He also encourages feedback on potential topics or guests for future podcast episodes through their website contact form.
  7. Signing Off
    • The hosts sign off, promising more Python learning insights and experiences in the next episodes.

For more details, visit the Teaching Python Podcast website.

Support Teaching Python

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