Episode 19: No Longer PyCon Newbies

This week, Kelly and Sean attended their first ever PyCon in Cleveland, Ohio. Before we flew home, we recorded our thoughts and reflections on this amazing experience. We also interviewed educator attendees from places like the US Coast Guard Academy, Stanford University, and the American Museum of Natural History. Join us as we reflect on all the amazing people we've met and things we've seen at #PyCon2019.Special Guest: Gabrielle Rabinowitz.Support Teaching PythonLinks:PyCon2019 List on Twitter — People we've met at PyCon2019Education Summit - Adopting QPython in smartphones for teaching/learning computational science and engineering - YouTubeMeg Ray - Keynote - PyCon 2019 - YouTube — The Zen of Python Open Education ResourcesCharles R. Severance - Inside the World's Largest Python Course on Coursera - PyCon 2019 - YouTube — Dr. Chuck!Neha Gupta, Jessica Jahnke - Building a Community for Girls with Python - PyCon 2019 - YouTubePyCon 2019 - YouTube — Home for all PyCon2019 VideosSponsor us on Patreon

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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 middle school 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 Senior Cloud Engineer at Mondelez International, 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.