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What is your latest project and why are you excited about it?

As a way to scale and reach an even larger number of educators, we have built an online learning platform called Playground Learning. Through the platform, anyone can log in and access ondemand, video-based professional development on a myriad of topics, all while earning New York State mandated CTLE credit hours. Particularly in today’s world where educators are stretched thin and strapped for time, I’m excited to offer an option that allows them to grow as a professional at their own pace, perhaps in the comfort of sweatpants. I also think there’s a real need to develop a onestop, on-demand PD platform– right now, educators are often sifting through YouTube videos to learn the skills they need, and I hope that Playground Learning can help to streamline that process.

Why are you excited about the future of tech in Queens?

Queens represents diverse communities, when Queens is elevated in the tech world, so are underrepresented voices and ideas. I’m excited to see Queens become a haven for innovation– rather than the old bridge and tunnel mentality, I believe Queens can become an integral part of the city’s thriving tech scene.

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