The Firiambassador Program: Empowering the Future of Education
Welcome to the heart of educational innovation! At Firia Labs, we are on a mission to transform the landscape of education, and we're inviting you to be a part of our journey.
Who Are We?
Firia Labs is more than just a company; we're a community of passionate educators, technology enthusiasts, and advocates for equitable, empowering, and engaging education. We believe that Computer Science, STEM, and the power of coding can light the path to a brighter future for students everywhere.
What is the Firiambassador Program?
The Firiambassador Program is at the core of our vision. It's an opportunity for dedicated, creative, and forward-thinking educators to join our mission and become a vital part of our community. We're seeking enthusiastic Teacher Ambassadors who are ready to make an impact and help us represent our brand while amplifying our voice.
Firia Labs is building a community of educators, and we want you! We are looking for fun, energetic Teacher Ambassadors to help us represent our brand and amplify our voice. We need elementary, middle, and high school teachers across the United States who are passionate about Computer Science, STEM, Python, and Firia Labs products: CodeX, CodeBot, CodeAIR, Lift-off with CodeX, and Virtual Robotics.
Firiambassador Membership Requirements
By applying for the program, you are agreeing to meet the minimum participation requirement of 2 events per Quarter.
Participation Options:
- Attend virtual monthly meet-ups (at least 1 per Quarter).
- Post CS news, current events, topics, or classroom experiences on our Facebook Group, On Fire with Firia.
- Post to social media about exciting Firia Labs news, updates, or your experiences in the classroom with our products.
- Present at CS conferences as a Firiambassador.
- Co-lead a Firia Labs webinar.
- Participate in the Firia Labs Teacher Forum.
- Author a blog about your experiences using our products in your classroom, highlighting trends in CS education, contributing to special CS topic conversations, or empowering our Firiambassador community with ideas and inspiration.
** Participation will be tracked, and non-participating Firiambassadors will be removed from the program each Quarter.
Upcoming Events
- The November meeting will be Nov. 19 at 6 pm CT.
- CS ED Week is Dec. 9-15, 2024.
2024-2025 School Year Virtual Meetings
- October 22
- November 19
- December 17
- January 21
- February 18
- March 25
- April 22
- May 20
Note: dates are tentative and subject to change.
Congratulations to the 2024-25 Firiambassador Team!
| Firiambassador | Picture | School, State | Subjects | Grade Levels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monique Davis |  | Shaw High School, OH | Cybersecurity, IT | 9-12 |
| Erin Duran |  | San Pasqual High School, CA | ECS, AP CSP, AP CSA, AVID | 9-12 |
| Angela Farnell |  | West St. John Elementary School, LA | Science, Intro to STEM Pathway, STEM elective course | K-5, 6-8 |
| Margarita Flores-Sicich |  | Wize Computer Academy, TX | Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering | K-12 |
| Kala Jo Grice-Dobbins |  | Madison County Career Tech Center, AL | Cybersecurity | 9-12 |
| Linda Hixson |  | Shenandoah Valley Jr/Sr High School, PA | Technology | 6-8, 9-12 |
| Dan Jones |  | Whispering Pines High School, FL | AP CSP, Computer Science | 9-12 |
| Joanna Marcotte | Mascoma High School, NH | Computer Science | 9-12 | |
| Jason Mayfield | Columbiana Middle School, AL | Challenge ELA 6-8 | 6-8 | |
| Katharina Duplessis |  | Anderson Institute of Technology, SC | Computer Science Essentials, CS Principles (Python), CS A(Java), Cybersecurity | 9-12 |
| Carla Neely | Warrensville Heights Middle School, OH | Science & Computer Science | 6-8 | |
| Leonardo Painevilo | Career Institute North, TX | Computer Science, Cybersecurity | 9-12 | |
| Katheryn Pruett |  | Connally Junior High School, TX | Science | 6-8 |
| Jodi Ramos |  | Bullis Charter School, CA | Design Engineering (Fab Lab) | 6-8 |
| Jami Shields |  | Rainwater Elementary School, TX | STEM | K-5 |
| Jose Silva-Smith |  | Tornillo High School, TX | Business Education, Computer Science & Spanish | 6-8, 9-12 |
| Gina Smith | Robert W. Groves High School,GA | Maritime Logistics, Work-based Learning | 9-12 | |
| Robert Sneller | Brookwood High School, AL | Computer Science | 9-12 | |
| Jeannie Weaver |  | Bankhead Middle School, AL | Computer Science Discoveries | K-5, 6-8 |