Dr. Sharon Jones a.k.a. DJ Sharky Sharon

Alright, buckle up, folks! It's time for another wild ride on the Raising a Ruckus Podcast, and boy, do we have a treat for you today. We're about to get a little – no make that a LOT smarter -- with Dr. Sharon Jones, the tech education rockstar you want to know. Here's the short version: a former teacher who decided the classroom wasn't enough and went on to found the Dottie Rose Foundation. Why? Because she's on a mission to kick the gender gap's butt in technology. Dr. Jones is the rebel we need, empowering young girls to dive headfirst into the crazy world of STEM. But wait, there's more! She's a globe-trotting speaker and author, dropping knowledge on data analytics, educational practices, and tech like it's her job. Wait… it is. Her book, "A Recipe for Success Using SAS University: How to Plan Your First Analytics Project," is so good it's being used in curriculums across the country. And when she's not busy teaching and writing, she's out collecting awards for all her hard work. We'll get into all of that, and answer the two burning questions you're probably asking yourself right now: why would someone so smart agree to be on this program, and what career path almost lured her away from computers. Listen and find out!  Cheers!  ----- Dr. Sharon Jones Dottie Rose Foundation ----- Well-Run Media Website Mistry Projects Website