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Yaritza. V 🇵🇦 @yaritzav.bsky.social · Sep 10

Midweek panic? @briskteaching.bsky.social has your back!

Create assessments in seconds, use it anywhere, and empower your students with safe AI.

✨ Works with Google and Microsoft
🔥 FREE install + 3 months of premium with my link!

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#BriskTeaching #Partnership

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April • Book Creator @april.bookcreator.com · Aug 11

This is going to be SO exciting! Anyone here in #EduSky joining us?

Yaritza. V 🇵🇦 @yaritzav.bsky.social · Aug 11

🌍CODE AFRICA goes LIVE, with classrooms coding across 4 continents!

💻 From Nigeria ➡️ Malawi ➡️ Italy ➡️ Ecuador ➡️ Kuwait ➡️ UK ➡️ Guatemala ➡️ India ➡️ USA, it’s a global remix of creativity, culture & code.

📧 Sent!

Tag your squad 🌐 @edpuzzle.com @bookcreator.com

#CodeAfrica #GlobalHourofCode

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Yaritza. V 🇵🇦 @yaritzav.bsky.social · Aug 11

Great question

a young boy wearing a black shirt and red pants is sitting on a chair and looking at the camera .

ALT: a young boy wearing a black shirt and red pants is sitting on a chair and looking at the camera .

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Yaritza. V 🇵🇦 @yaritzav.bsky.social · Aug 11

🌍CODE AFRICA goes LIVE, with classrooms coding across 4 continents!

💻 From Nigeria ➡️ Malawi ➡️ Italy ➡️ Ecuador ➡️ Kuwait ➡️ UK ➡️ Guatemala ➡️ India ➡️ USA, it’s a global remix of creativity, culture & code.

📧 Sent!

Tag your squad 🌐 @edpuzzle.com @bookcreator.com

#CodeAfrica #GlobalHourofCode

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Yaritza. V 🇵🇦 @yaritzav.bsky.social · Jul 31

🚴🏾‍♀️Leveling the Digital Playing Field for Student-Athletes

Student-athletes are more than stats, they're future leaders navigating a digital world where innovation meets opportunity.

📸 Want to bring this to your district and/or sports club? Let’s connect: mckenziesadventures.com/connect

Yaritza. V 🇵🇦 @yaritzav.bsky.social · Jul 23

This episode is all heart ❤️

Special guest Dr. Nyree Clark talks about putting students first, leading with purpose, and fighting for real change in education.

This one’s for the changemakers in schools and beyond.

🎧Episode 4 out now!! youtu.be/LuRu-HNNbDQ?...

Ep. 4: Equity Uncoded: Dr. Nyree Clark on Justice, AI, and the Future of Learning

YouTube video by #InnovateHER with Yaritza

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Yaritza. V 🇵🇦 @yaritzav.bsky.social · Jul 16

🎤 Catch me LIVE at the @edpuzzle.com Summit TODAY at 2:30 PM ET / 11:30 AM PT!

I’ll be breaking down how culturally responsive teaching can transform student engagement in real time.

💛Tap the link to register & pull up: bit.ly/EdpuzzleSumm...

#EdpuzzleSummit #CRSE

Yaritza. V 🇵🇦 @yaritzav.bsky.social · Jul 9

🔥 From “misunderstood” to a movement-maker in EdTech, @nadineebri.bsky.social is shifting the narrative with student-led learning + autism-centered innovation.

🎧 New #InnovateHER episode just dropped. For the women rewriting STEM’s legacy.

Tap in: youtu.be/b6_LD9q7srY?...

#InnovateHER

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Yaritza. V 🇵🇦 @yaritzav.bsky.social · Jul 1

Episode 1 of the #InnovateHER with Yaritza Podcast is LIVE with special guest Jornéa Armant

This 🔥 episode is for the dreamers, the doers, and everyone rewriting what impact can look like in education and beyond.

📺Watch Live Now🔗 youtu.be/Qt9jvtfSdUA?...

#InnovateHER

Yaritza. V 🇵🇦 @yaritzav.bsky.social · Jun 23

🧘🏾‍♀️Mind & Motion Collective is here!

For weeks, I’ve been trying to move more, rest better, and be more intentional about my wellness—and I know I’m not alone. That’s why I created “Mind & Motion Collective” via GroupMe.

Join our space where we uplift each other.

💪🏾 bit.ly/M-MCollective

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Yaritza. V 🇵🇦 @yaritzav.bsky.social · Jun 22

Collaboration is a superpower!

Together with our partners, we’ve reimagined instruction, empowered families, and unlocked innovation through data and culturally responsive AI literacy.

🙌🏾www.mckenziesadventures.com/connect

#Consultant #CRSE ##StrategicPartnerships

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Yaritza. V 🇵🇦 @yaritzav.bsky.social · Jun 5

Honored to announce that I’ll be delivering one of the Keynote Addresses at the MIEE Aotearoa Hui 2025 in beautiful Auckland, New Zealand!

Register Today: bit.ly/45dMocD

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Yaritza. V 🇵🇦 @yaritzav.bsky.social · May 2

🙌🏾 May 2025 is here, and McKenzie’s Adventures is diving headfirst into culturally responsive education with our incredible partner schools, districts, and organizations!

🔎 Explore exciting partnership opportunities for your school district today ➡️ www.mckenziesadventures.com

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Yaritza. V 🇵🇦 @yaritzav.bsky.social · Apr 30

📣BIG NEWS:

We have partnered with #elementari to bring a FREE immersive experience to your classroom, inspired by my book “McKenzie's Time Machine”

💡 Research real heroes
⚖️ Code interactive choices
🎭 See the impact of action vs. inaction

🔗 Try it now for FREE: elementari.com/lessons/just...

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Yaritza. V 🇵🇦 @yaritzav.bsky.social · Apr 26

Grateful for the opportunity to bring this week long coding event to students in Nigeria, United Kingdom, Canada, Malawi, USA, Italy, Guatemala, India and more.

Interest form here: bit.ly/GlobalHoc

Recap Video: www.instagram.com/reel/DI6k_rh...

Yaritza. V 🇵🇦 @yaritzav.bsky.social · Apr 26

Join McKenzie's Adventures, Coding with Culture, and Fliplearnkids, live on Instagram

Today, Saturday April 26th at 11 am ET, 4 PM GMT +1 to learn all about our upcoming Code Africa: Global Hour of Code with students in Nigeria 🇳🇬 and around the world.🌐

🙌🏾 www.instagram.com/yaritza.v__?...

Yaritza. V 🇵🇦 @yaritzav.bsky.social · Apr 25

Humbled to be listed in this month’s issue of @techlearning.bsky.social Magazine as one of the advisors’ picks for people who they predict will impact education this year.

I’m excited about the work ahead as we continue to drive equitable teaching and learning practices across the USA & beyond.

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Yaritza. V 🇵🇦 @yaritzav.bsky.social · Apr 23

Wow!! My BA is in Africana Studies!!

Yaritza. V 🇵🇦 @yaritzav.bsky.social · Apr 23

While many celebrate the signing of this Executive Order, I can’t help but reflect on the schools in underserved communities!

How will this decision widen the already staggering gap in access and opportunities for these children?

www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...

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Yaritza. V 🇵🇦 @yaritzav.bsky.social · Apr 23

Whether you’re hosting a conference, community event, or corporate gathering, we’ll bring the insight, passion, and actionable inspiration your audience deserves.

📅 Book NOW to secure your dates before they fill up!

💌 Visit us www.mckenziesadventures.com/keynotes to learn more!

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Yaritza. V 🇵🇦 @yaritzav.bsky.social · Apr 19

Tonight’s the Night❗️

I’m extremely excited to join Melody McAllister, Anthony White and the entire #ASTE Community on livestream tonight at 9 PM ET.

Join in on the conversation and set your reminder by hitting the “Attending” button below 👇🏾👇🏾

www.linkedin.com/video/event/...

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Yaritza. V 🇵🇦 @yaritzav.bsky.social · Apr 18

Fun Fact Friday:

💬 Did you know? Black and Latino male students in CTE programs have significantly higher graduation rates compared to their peers in non CTE programs - 63% and 66% respectfully versus 52%!

Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👇🏾

#CTE #LincolnTech #Consultant #WorkforceDevelopment

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Yaritza. V 🇵🇦 @yaritzav.bsky.social · Apr 18

Thank you friend. Let’s stay connected.

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Dr. Matthew X. Joseph @matthewxjoseph.bsky.social · Apr 13

Meet The Digital Explorers
Zara is an Afro-Latina student with a deep sense of cultural awareness, bringing a unique perspective.

Curious and imaginative, Xander loves asking questions and figuring out how things work.

Check it out at: xfactor.link/explore

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Dr. Matthew X. Joseph @matthewxjoseph.bsky.social · Apr 18

“Student independence builds character and empowerment. It prepares and challenges students for the real world while fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.”
@yaritzav.bsky.social

Check it out at:
www.xfactor.link/lemonade

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