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Kelly Paredes

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Educator | 26 years of experience inspiring students through science, design, coding, AI, and robotics. Co-host of @teachingpython.fm podcast. #EdTech #AI #STEMEducation

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Kelly Paredes @kellypared.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
What does Teaching Python mean in 2026? The three of us now sit in very different parts of the computing world: education and AI, cloud infrastructure, and CTO-level technical leadership. Python is still the anchor. @juliansequeira.bsky.social @seantibor.com www.teachingpython.fm/162
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What Does “Teaching Python” Mean in 2026?
What does teaching Python look like in 2026, when AI can generate code in seconds? In this episode, Kelly and Julian discuss how Python education is expanding beyond syntax into AI, data, cybersecurit...
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Kelly Paredes @kellypared.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Join Reuven and I as we debrief all things Pycon2026. www.linkedin.com/posts/teachi...
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Join Reuven Lerner and Kelly Schuster-Paredes for a conversation about PyCon 2026. We will share highlights from the Education Summit, sessions that challenged our thinking, interesting conversations…...
Join Reuven Lerner and Kelly Schuster-Paredes for a conversation about PyCon 2026. We will share highlights from the Education Summit, sessions that challenged our thinking, interesting conversations ...
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Kelly Paredes @kellypared.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Join Reuven and I as we debrief all things Pycon2026. www.linkedin.com/posts/teachi...
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Join Reuven Lerner and Kelly Schuster-Paredes for a conversation about PyCon 2026. We will share highlights from the Education Summit, sessions that challenged our thinking, interesting conversations…...
Join Reuven Lerner and Kelly Schuster-Paredes for a conversation about PyCon 2026. We will share highlights from the Education Summit, sessions that challenged our thinking, interesting conversations ...
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Kelly Paredes @kellypared.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
@teachingpython.fm latest episode is released have a listen. www.teachingpython.fm/156
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When Code Leaves the Screen
In this episode of Teaching Python, Kelly Schuster-Paredes and Julian Sequeira talk with engineer and maker Todd Kurt about physical computing and what happens when code moves from the screen to hardw...
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pamelafox.bsky.social @pamelafox.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Great talk by @madebygps.com at #PyconUS EduSummit: "Big Lessons from Small Models: Teaching Python AI with SLMs" madebygps.github.io/pycon26/talk... Tips: 1. include SLM setup code in all code samples 2. figure out which SLMs actually work 3. teach techniques for working around SLM constraints
Slide with Ollama code for each frameworkSlide about 2 SLMs
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Kelly Paredes @kellypared.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Are you going to Pycon? Do you teach #Python to adults or children? Check out the 14th annual #Pycon Ed Summit! Join us! us.pycon.org/2026/events/... #computerscience #education #coding @seantibor.com @anthonypjshaw.bsky.social @mkennedy.codes @brianokken.bsky.social @realpython.com
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Kelly Paredes @kellypared.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Python educator? Come to Pycon and the Ed Summit!! Submit a proposal. Then Repost. Tag a colleague. us.pycon.org/2026/events/...
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Kelly Paredes @kellypared.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Are you going to Pycon? Do you teach #Python to adults or children? Check out the 14th annual #Pycon Ed Summit! Join us! us.pycon.org/2026/events/... #computerscience #education #coding @seantibor.com @anthonypjshaw.bsky.social @mkennedy.codes @brianokken.bsky.social @realpython.com
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Kelly Paredes @kellypared.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Check out the CS and AI playlist- @teachingpython.fm youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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CS and AI Tips - YouTube
One quick tip a day. Sean and Kelly break down the computer science behind AI—how it works, what powers it, and why it matters. From APIs to data structures,...
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Kelly Paredes @kellypared.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Latest episode of @teachingpython.fm www.teachingpython.fm/151
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AI in Practice: Learning from Law & Beyond with Pritesh Patel
Pritesh Patel shares his journey from AI research at Georgia Tech to transforming workflows in law firms and beyond, discussing how education principles, playful learning, and focusing on outcomes ove...
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Mike Deutsch @mdeutschmtl.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
"AI sees language as *structured data* -- as tokens..." and if you spend some time dwelling on tokens, that can set CS students up for impt insights as they learn about & work with LLMs. I definitely have felt some of this as a user! @kellypared.bsky.social . youtu.be/KMn2TmIPe04?...
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Tokenization
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Ned Batchelder @nedbat.com · 17/06/2025
Are you in Boston and want to hang with #Python people? Boston Python's project & collaboration night is June 24th. It's an informal gathering to talk together, work together, learn from each other, network, whatever. Tell your friends :) www.meetup.com/bostonpython...
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Project & Collaboration Night, Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup
Bring a laptop. Bring ideas. Bring questions. Bring enthusiasm. Bring friends. The Boston Python Project & Collaboration Night is a time to find others with compatible inte
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Teaching Python Podcast @teachingpython.fm · 10/06/2025
Your voice matters. Podcasts let you share it. @kellypared.bsky.social and @myedtechlife.bsky.social will be joining forces at #ISTE Come say "Hello World!" Monday, June 30, 4:45–5:15 p.m. HBGCC - Tower #BeHeard #TeacherPD #ISTE2025 #PLN #VoiceInEd
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Kelly Paredes @kellypared.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Check out Tip 10: Tokenization @teachingpython.fm @seantibor.com youtu.be/KMn2TmIPe04
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Kelly Paredes @kellypared.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Check out the CS and AI playlist- @teachingpython.fm youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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CS and AI Tips - YouTube
One quick tip a day. Sean and Kelly break down the computer science behind AI—how it works, what powers it, and why it matters. From APIs to data structures,...
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Kelly Paredes @kellypared.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Check out our Linkedin page we will be trying to posts daily short tips about AI www.linkedin.com/posts/teaching-python-podcast_ailiteracy-edtech-pythonforteachers-activity-7330313805106708480-q_LJ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAA2nZ0wBF7sYuFgijkINymbHA1XAJnTwXio
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#ailiteracy #edtech #pythonforteachers #teachingai #computerscience… | Teaching Python Podcast
As a teacher who codes and a coder that teaches, Sean and Kelly decided to launch a daily series on true AI literacy. Not hype, not gimmicky prompts, but practical Python-based knowledge that explain...
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Kelly Paredes @kellypared.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
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Kelly Paredes @kellypared.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Check out our Linkedin page we will be trying to posts daily short tips about AI www.linkedin.com/posts/teaching-python-podcast_ailiteracy-edtech-pythonforteachers-activity-7330313805106708480-q_LJ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAA2nZ0wBF7sYuFgijkINymbHA1XAJnTwXio
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#ailiteracy #edtech #pythonforteachers #teachingai #computerscience… | Teaching Python Podcast
As a teacher who codes and a coder that teaches, Sean and Kelly decided to launch a daily series on true AI literacy. Not hype, not gimmicky prompts, but practical Python-based knowledge that explain...
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PyCon US @pycon.us · 20/03/2025
We look forward to seeing our international community at #PyConUS every year. The PyCon US and @python.org team recognizes travel to the US is currently complex, & to better support our community during this time, we have updated our International Travel Refund Policy:
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Kelly Paredes @kellypared.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
This is so worth the 27 minutes youtu.be/xfMQ7hzyFW4 Not to mention the learning opportunities and discussions that can happen in the classroom.
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Writing Doom – Award-Winning Short Film on Superintelligence (2024)
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Kelly Paredes @kellypared.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
At BETT Global— great opportunity to learn from other educators in UK.
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Kelly Paredes @kellypared.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
At #FETC!! Come say hi!
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Kelly Paredes @kellypared.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
If you are at #FETC tomorrow come say hi!! ⚡️Dora Palfi and I will be presenting at 2:30 pm in room SOUTH 310D “You CAN code Turning Non-Coding Teachers into Coding Champions”
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Teaching Python Podcast @teachingpython.fm · 07/01/2025
New Ep 144! Chatting with Kudzai Bamhare from Zimbabwe about driving innovation in Africa #PythonEd! Hear about PyCon Zim, coding wins, and the power of community in tech! #STEM #EdTech #PyConAfrica www.teachingpython.fm/144 @kjaymiller.com #blackpythondevs @kellypared.bsky.social @seantibor.com
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Python in Africa with Kudzayi Bamhare
In episode 144 of Teaching Python, Sean Tibor and Kelly Schuster-Paredes are joined by special guest Kudzayi Bamhare from Zimbabwe. They discuss the role of Python education in driving innovation in A...
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Kelly Paredes @kellypared.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
Pycon community in Austria are hosting a free pycon conference check it out if you are in the area!! #python @teachingpython.fm at.pycon.org
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PyCon Austria
Attendance is free, but spaces are limited. Sign up now! Sign up and secure your spot The sign-up helps us to take your interests and needs into account. With a focus on beginner-friendly workshops…
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Kelly Paredes @kellypared.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
We had a surprise live stream tonight. Lots of news CSforall “closing”? Cs in education shifting? Future conferences attending… and just a good ole “walk around the lake” conversation with one of my besties! @seantibor.com
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Kelly Paredes @kellypared.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
We had a surprise live stream tonight. Lots of news CSforall “closing”? Cs in education shifting? Future conferences attending… and just a good ole “walk around the lake” conversation with one of my besties! @seantibor.com
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Stephen Gruppetta @stephengruppetta.com · 17/12/2024
Coincidentally, I was also listening to the latest @teachingpython.fm episode with @trey.io. Trey, @kellypared.bsky.social, and @seantibor.com discussed analogies, metaphors, too So it's clearly a day for analogies today. All analogies fail if you dig deep enough. My favourite one, too. But…
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Teaching Python Podcast @teachingpython.fm · 17/12/2024
We're live recording NOW with @seantibor.com @kellypared.bsky.social! Join us here to look at "The Big Picture" of CS Education. Where do we go from here? www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySqI...
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Trey Hunner @trey.io · 16/12/2024
This was fun! Thanks for having me on the show @kellypared.bsky.social and @seantibor.com.💖
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Teaching Python Podcast @teachingpython.fm · 16/12/2024
So much fun talking with Trey, why did we wait so long? 😜 Trey, Kelly, and Sean discuss strategies for balancing the basics with advanced learning, the importance of having fun in the process, and the love of Python. www.teachingpython.fm/141 @trey.io @kellypared.bsky.social @seantibor.com
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Teaching Python Podcast @teachingpython.fm · 07/12/2024
🎁 Day 4 of Coding Gift Ideas! 🎁 @seantibor.com 's Pick! Amazon Q Developer (AWS) Secure, AWS-powered processing Code explanations (even unsupported languages!) SQL query help for data analysis A perfect productivity tool for coders & learners! Check out www.linkedin.com/company/teac...
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Teaching Python Podcast @teachingpython.fm · 06/12/2024
Day 3 of Holiday Gift Countdown! Today’s pick: Playdate Handheld Console Built-in SDK lets students code own games Unique crank inspires creativity & fun Perfect for coders & game designers! Follow along for more gift ideas! social.panic.com/@playdate #TeachingPython #CodingGifts #STEMEducation
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577 Posts, 6 Following, 6.67K Followers · A brand new handheld video game system from @panic. Order now!
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Kelly Paredes @kellypared.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Holiday gift guide. Check it out. Doing something different this year!
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Kelly Paredes @kellypared.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Holiday gift ideas For your techy friends!
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Kelly Paredes @kellypared.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Holiday gift ideas For your techy friends!
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Teaching Python Podcast @teachingpython.fm · 05/12/2024
Day 2 Holiday Gift Ideas for Coders! KeyChron K8 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Perfect for coders & educators who want a sleek, customizable, and satisfying typing experience. a.co/d/hQBITdt @seantibor.com @kellypared.bsky.social #TeachingPython #HolidayGiftGuide #STEMEd #CodingGifts #Python
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Kelly Paredes @kellypared.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Holiday gift guide. Check it out. Doing something different this year!
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Kelly Paredes @kellypared.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Check the latest episode of @teachingpython.fm - Whats not to love? Girls who code; Microsoft Cloud advocates, Python and the amazing @seantibor.com and Renee Noble!
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Kelly Paredes @kellypared.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Check the latest episode of @teachingpython.fm - Whats not to love? Girls who code; Microsoft Cloud advocates, Python and the amazing @seantibor.com and Renee Noble!
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Michelle Waveform, PhD @michw.com · 30/11/2024
Listening to my third episode of @teachingpython.fm - every single one is so good, and so inspiring. Great hosts and great guests 👏👏👏 (currently on the one with @kelseyhightower.com) @kellypared.bsky.social @seantibor.com
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Teaching Python Podcast @teachingpython.fm · 28/11/2024
For those celebrating the holidays- This Thanksgiving, we're grateful for our amazing community of teachers, coders, and lifelong learners. Your curiosity and creativity inspire us. Wishing you a season filled with joy, gratitude, and maybe a little Python too! #Thanksgiving #TeachingPython
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Teaching Python Podcast @teachingpython.fm · 27/11/2024
Make sure you check our latest dropped episode with @kellypared.bsky.social and @seantibor.com
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Dave Cross MCCT 🙋‍♂️ @crossbynameonly.bsky.social · 01/10/2024
We have a vacancy for a Computer Science teacher in Liverpool, located very close to the city centre. Please see this link or NSTCareers on X for more info. Happy to answer any Q's. Can #TeamCompSci colleagues please help spread the word - thanks! ce0218li.webitrent.com/ce0218li_web...
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Kelly Paredes @kellypared.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
The latest episode of @teachingpython is out.
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Teaching Python Podcast @teachingpython.fm · 24/11/2024
Episode 139 is long overdue but it's now live! Join @kellypared.bsky.social and @seantibor.com as they catch up with previous guest Brianne Caplan from Code Your Dreams. After 5 years, it's amazing to see how much progress has been in Chicago's communities. share.fireside.fm/episode/UIYX...
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Teaching Python Episode 139: Code Your Dreams with Brianne Caplan
In Episode 139 of Teaching Python, Sean Tibor and Kelly Schuster-Paredes catch up with Brianne Caplan, founder of Code Your Dreams. They discuss the evolution of coding education, embracing failure, a...
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Sean Tibor @seantibor.com · 23/11/2024
One of the things I've been failing at lately has been processing and publishing new episodes of @teachingpython.fm. The episodes are recorded, and the amazing @kellypared.bsky.social has been super patient. But the failure is with me. No more. Tonight we publish Episode 139!!! 🚀🚀🚀🚀 (stay tuned)
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