Kristin Kamenar: Cracking the Code—Apps, Drones, and Student Grit

What if math class looked more like an app lab or a drone hangar? In this episode, we chat with Kristin Kamenar, Waukesha high school math and computer science teacher, who’s redefining what’s possible in the classroom. Whether students are building iOS apps with Swift in the Mobile Makers EDU program, piloting drones, or coding through math problems, Kristin creates a space where curiosity leads and failure is just part of the plan. With a focus on inclusion, creativity, and competition-ready skills, she’s helping students discover their inner coder—and launching some straight into tech careers.