Episode 35: Sha'Rell Webb

Welcome to the TeachHER Podcast Powered by The Innocent Brown Girl Project. Our mission is to convey strategies for Grit & Grace with educators and advocates of African American and Latina Girls. Thank you for joining us today. Today, our guest is Sha'Rell Webb. Sha'Rell was the first African American to be named an Education Specialist for NASA's Lunar and Planetary Institute in its history! In this role, she collaborated with various scientists who conducted Planetary Science Research and Space Sciences. Firing her boss to follow her dreams of entrepreneurship and with a strong personal conviction that youth can do "Amazing Things" with the proper encouragement and guidance, Mrs. Webb founded Coding with a Twist, LLC. Coding With a Twist is an organization committed to introducing the underestimated to the world of computer science, coding, robotics and all things STEM. As a former science teacher and all-around educator, Sha'Rell has an uncanny knack for inspiring and motivating all children to learn, to include children with disabilities. She uses this skill set to develop customized curriculum for children on the autism spectrum. Her curriculum includes sensory friendly STEM based experiences that foster a love for science and enhance their communication skills. She believes that early exposure to such experiences is vital to establishing a trajectory of positive educational experiences and success post high school. Her curriculum has been implemented in numerous STEM camps throughout the city and adopted to be appropriate for children on the spectrum as young as 3-4 years old. Sha'Rell's energy is infectious and her passion for early intervention through STEM is undeniable. Sha'Rell's Personal Motto is "On Fire to Inspire"! Social Media: TeachHER Podcast (Instagram) The Innocent Brown Girl Project (Instagram) The Innocent Brown Girl Project (Website) Guest Social Media Info: Sha'Rell Webb (Instagram) Coding with a Twist (Facebook) Websites Mentioned: Sha'Rell Webb (Website)