8We’re ecstatic about our impending inaugural class this Thursday, August 25th (Yes, tomorrow!). As we finalize some last-minute details, we want to give you an opportunity learn more about the people behind the scenes. Most specifically, our teachers’ aides.
We require at least one or two teachers’ aides for every class. This is to provide an extra helping hand to attendees, whether it’s a quick once-over to ensure they’re performing the exercises properly, to answer a question a student is unsure of, or to assist in solving a problem.
Every teachers’ aide volunteers their time and we’re immensely grateful not to have one or two, but three available for our Intro to HTML/CSS course tomorrow.
Without further ado, I present you:
Pam Selle, @pamasaur: When I was younger, I thought the internet was basically the coolest thing ever. As a teen, I poured my angst into a LiveJournal, and in the process learned HTML/CSS and the joy of design and creation online. I’ve been working in the web world for approximately 3 years and mostly build websites at the moment. I’m getting involved in GDI because I think others should experience the fun of seeing something YOU made appear on the web. In my spare time, I practice/teach yoga, ride my bicycle, and am involved with the Girl Geek Dinner Social Committee.
Chris Moyer, @berryhappy: My primary area of expertise is Database Programming and I am now involved in Open Source software. All about it is new, exciting and incredibly low cost to learn and master. Getting involved with Girl Develop It in Philadelphia is a way for me to learn, share and meet interesting people. I am also the organizer for the Chester County Brunch and Book Club which can be found on Meetup.com.
Allison Wagner, @alliwagner: I am a developer who thrives on transforming smart design work into quality markup and style. My formal training is in design and advertising. I attended Temple University in Philadelphia, graduating with a BA from the School of Communications. I started coding my own designs for the web, and found my true passion within the world of XHTML and CSS. As I honed my skills, I garnered a sincere appreciation for standards-based development practices. I’m currently a Developer at Happy Cog in Philadelphia.
