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Yaritza. V 🇵🇦
@yaritzav.bsky.social
CEO & Founder of McKenzie’s Adventures LLC
Midweek panic? @briskteaching.bsky.social has your back!

Create assessments in seconds, use it anywhere, and empower your students with safe AI.

✨ Works with Google and Microsoft
🔥 FREE install + 3 months of premium with my link!

🔗 brisk-teaching.com/yaritza-vill...

#BriskTeaching #Partnership
September 10, 2025 at 5:32 PM
🌍CODE AFRICA goes LIVE, with classrooms coding across 4 continents!

💻 From Nigeria ➡️ Malawi ➡️ Italy ➡️ Ecuador ➡️ Kuwait ➡️ UK ➡️ Guatemala ➡️ India ➡️ USA, it’s a global remix of creativity, culture & code.

📧 Sent!

Tag your squad 🌐 @edpuzzle.com @bookcreator.com

#CodeAfrica #GlobalHourofCode
August 11, 2025 at 7:37 PM
🚴🏾‍♀️Leveling the Digital Playing Field for Student-Athletes

Student-athletes are more than stats, they're future leaders navigating a digital world where innovation meets opportunity.

📸 Want to bring this to your district and/or sports club? Let’s connect: mckenziesadventures.com/connect
July 31, 2025 at 10:37 AM
🎤 Catch me LIVE at the @edpuzzle.com Summit TODAY at 2:30 PM ET / 11:30 AM PT!

I’ll be breaking down how culturally responsive teaching can transform student engagement in real time.

💛Tap the link to register & pull up: bit.ly/EdpuzzleSumm...

#EdpuzzleSummit #CRSE
July 16, 2025 at 1:16 PM
🔥 From “misunderstood” to a movement-maker in EdTech, @nadineebri.bsky.social is shifting the narrative with student-led learning + autism-centered innovation.

🎧 New #InnovateHER episode just dropped. For the women rewriting STEM’s legacy.

Tap in: youtu.be/b6_LD9q7srY?...

#InnovateHER
July 9, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Episode 1 of the #InnovateHER with Yaritza Podcast is LIVE with special guest Jornéa Armant

This 🔥 episode is for the dreamers, the doers, and everyone rewriting what impact can look like in education and beyond.

📺Watch Live Now🔗 youtu.be/Qt9jvtfSdUA?...

#InnovateHER
July 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM
🧘🏾‍♀️Mind & Motion Collective is here!

For weeks, I’ve been trying to move more, rest better, and be more intentional about my wellness—and I know I’m not alone. That’s why I created “Mind & Motion Collective” via GroupMe.

Join our space where we uplift each other.

💪🏾 bit.ly/M-MCollective
June 23, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Collaboration is a superpower!

Together with our partners, we’ve reimagined instruction, empowered families, and unlocked innovation through data and culturally responsive AI literacy.

🙌🏾www.mckenziesadventures.com/connect

#Consultant #CRSE ##StrategicPartnerships
June 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Honored to announce that I’ll be delivering one of the Keynote Addresses at the MIEE Aotearoa Hui 2025 in beautiful Auckland, New Zealand!

Register Today: bit.ly/45dMocD
June 5, 2025 at 2:02 AM
🙌🏾 May 2025 is here, and McKenzie’s Adventures is diving headfirst into culturally responsive education with our incredible partner schools, districts, and organizations!

🔎 Explore exciting partnership opportunities for your school district today ➡️ www.mckenziesadventures.com
May 2, 2025 at 10:48 AM
📣BIG NEWS:

We have partnered with #elementari to bring a FREE immersive experience to your classroom, inspired by my book “McKenzie's Time Machine”

💡 Research real heroes
⚖️ Code interactive choices
🎭 See the impact of action vs. inaction

🔗 Try it now for FREE: elementari.com/lessons/just...
April 30, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Join McKenzie's Adventures, Coding with Culture, and Fliplearnkids, live on Instagram

Today, Saturday April 26th at 11 am ET, 4 PM GMT +1 to learn all about our upcoming Code Africa: Global Hour of Code with students in Nigeria 🇳🇬 and around the world.🌐

🙌🏾 www.instagram.com/yaritza.v__?...
April 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Humbled to be listed in this month’s issue of @techlearning.bsky.social Magazine as one of the advisors’ picks for people who they predict will impact education this year.

I’m excited about the work ahead as we continue to drive equitable teaching and learning practices across the USA & beyond.
April 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Whether you’re hosting a conference, community event, or corporate gathering, we’ll bring the insight, passion, and actionable inspiration your audience deserves.

📅 Book NOW to secure your dates before they fill up!

💌 Visit us www.mckenziesadventures.com/keynotes to learn more!
April 23, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Tonight’s the Night❗️

I’m extremely excited to join Melody McAllister, Anthony White and the entire #ASTE Community on livestream tonight at 9 PM ET.

Join in on the conversation and set your reminder by hitting the “Attending” button below 👇🏾👇🏾

www.linkedin.com/video/event/...
April 19, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Fun Fact Friday:

💬 Did you know? Black and Latino male students in CTE programs have significantly higher graduation rates compared to their peers in non CTE programs - 63% and 66% respectfully versus 52%!

Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👇🏾

#CTE #LincolnTech #Consultant #WorkforceDevelopment
April 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Yesterday, I had an incredible opportunity to share insights on “Kickstarting Your Global Hour of Code: Ignite Cross-Cultural Collaboration and Coding” with educators worldwide! 🌍💻

Catch the replay: www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8Xe...
April 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Excited to share that I’ll be presenting LIVE for the upcoming @isteconnects + @officialascd 2025 Global Impact Conference hosted by #ISTE + #ASCD Community Leaders.

🎤 “Kickstart Your Global Hour of Code: Ignite Cross-Cultural Collaboration and Coding”

🔗Free Registration: bit.ly/2025-Global-...
March 25, 2025 at 2:58 PM
I’m excited to be heading to my 1st #SpringCUE in a couple of weeks, as the Closing Keynote.

I can’t wait to see all of the amazing educators in Palm Springs 🌴

👩🏾‍🎨Remix this fun #AdobeExpress template & share at CUE: adobe.ly/springcue25

#SpringCUE #AdobeEduCreative
March 9, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Excited to be presenting today to the Microsoft Education MIE Experts (#MIEE) and Showcase School Community on “Seamless Global Access: Empowering Collaboration with Immersive Reader.”

www.mckenziesadventures.com/microsoft-in...
February 13, 2025 at 8:04 PM
🎙️Testing Testing 1-2-3

Introducing #InnovateHER with Yaritza – the podcast amplifying the voices of Women of Color in EdTech!

🙌🏾 Episode #1 coming soon!

🔴Subscribe Here👉🏾 www.youtube.com/channel/UCoC...

🔔 TURN ON ALL NOTIFICATIONS

#InnovateHER #WomenInEdTech #EdTechRevolution
January 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Launching soon: Our Sponsored YouTube Channel! 🎉

Are you a woman of color navigating the #EdTech landscape? Let's dive into it together!

Watch the entire video here: www.instagram.com/reel/DFX-ulb...

#EdTech #WomenOfColor #YouTubeJourney
January 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM
PLEASE SHARE

👩🏾‍💻Join us this Aug for a 🌐 Hour of Code, a week long coding event with students in Nigeria 🇳🇬

🔍We are searching for schools around the world who wish to connect and engage in this opportunity.

👉🏾Interest Form 🔗 bit.ly/GlobalHoC

#HourofCode #Global #Edu #Code #Nigeria #FutureReady
January 3, 2025 at 8:49 PM
🚨Kickstart January 2025 with McKenzie’s Adventures!

We're thrilled to welcome new partners and continue supporting our cherished long-term collaborators. The January calendar is buzzing with exciting workshops!

🗓️ Visit www.mckenziesadventures.com/connect to secure your spot today!
December 26, 2024 at 4:55 PM
🙌🏾 Now available for purchase: a.co/d/11w15v9

I'm thrilled to announce the relaunch of my passion project!

This book is not just a story; it's a celebration of our blended cultures, from salsa to plenas panameñas and afro beats🎉🎉🎉

⭐️ Please update any reviews 🫶🏾
December 26, 2024 at 2:40 PM