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Toni Hall is a former programmer and current IT curriculum coordinator and computer science educator. She thrives when passing knowledge along to other teachers and to kids. She loves the challenges programming presents and the creativity it brings out in her students. But, there's another reason Toni is so passionate about computer science education—it quite literally changed her life.

A shift is happening in public education. It’s becoming more and more student focused, helping them become agile creators rather than consumers. This shift is necessary for the growth and development of today’s students and tomorrow’s workforce, and computer science education is making this change possible.

Brian Grow’s passion for increasing equity and challenging the status quo in education is the reason he decided to join the Skill Struck team. He knows that democratizing access to computer science has the potential to change the trajectory of millions of young lives. 

After being in the education space for more than 28 years, Dr. Toni Riester-Wood knew she wanted to get involved in Skill Struck’s mission to create opportunities for all students to learn computer science and equip them to have an impact on the world. As Skill Struck’s new advisor, she will be facilitating CS Education Think Tanks and CS Coalitions across the nation.

During the COVID pandemic, most schools have transitioned to some form of hybrid virtual learning. Many schools are now trying to slowly transition back to in-person learning. But, Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary, a school in the Jordan School District, has taken a different approach. They’re planning on utilizing virtual learning—indefinitely.

Angel investors chose to invest in Skill Struck because they saw the opportunity, not only for financial success, but also for social impact. Parker Gentry, founder and CEO of Skill Struck, said, “We are in a thriving industry, with an impactful product that is being brought to life by a dedicated team."