Summer of Play @ the Children's Museum
So much fun being back at the @childrensmuseumofacadiana for an interactive storytime with Alilo! This was the perfect group to test read...
Summer of Play @ the Children's Museum
So much fun being back at the @childrensmuseumofacadiana for an interactive storytime with Alilo! This was the perfect group to test read...
Storytime @ the Breaux Bridge Public Library
Yesterday, I wrapped up my 4th and final stop of the Color our World Summer Program with the St. Martin Parish Library system at the...
Storytime @ the Breaux Bridge Public Library
Yesterday, I wrapped up my 4th and final stop of the Color our World Summer Program with the St. Martin Parish Library system at the...
Storytime @ the St Martinville Public Library
Kicking off the week at St Martinville Public Library for stop #3 of the Color Our World summer program with the St. Martin Parish...
Storytime @ the St Martinville Public Library
Kicking off the week at St Martinville Public Library for stop #3 of the Color Our World summer program with the St. Martin Parish...
Storytime @ the Parks Public Library
Kicking off the week at St Martinville Public Library for stop #3 of the Color Our World summer program with the St. Martin Parish...
Storytime @ the Parks Public Library
Kicking off the week at St Martinville Public Library for stop #3 of the Color Our World summer program with the St. Martin Parish...
Storytime @ the Cecilia Public Library
Excited to be Thinking Like A Computer all over St. Martin Parish this month! First stop - Cecilia Public Library! Hope to see you soon:...
Storytime @ the Cecilia Public Library
Excited to be Thinking Like A Computer all over St. Martin Parish this month! First stop - Cecilia Public Library! Hope to see you soon:...
Terysa Solves It®
On May 20th, it became official. The brand that's inspired 230,000+ young minds just got stamped. Say hello to the officially trademarked...
Terysa Solves It®
On May 20th, it became official. The brand that's inspired 230,000+ young minds just got stamped. Say hello to the officially trademarked...
Keynote @ Innovate South
Still riding the high from the electrifying energy at Innovate South ! What an absolute privilege to speak with software engineers,...
Keynote @ Innovate South
Still riding the high from the electrifying energy at Innovate South ! What an absolute privilege to speak with software engineers,...
2025 Delta Authors on Tour - Little Rock, Arkansas
This weekend, I kicked off my third year participating in Delta Authors on Tour! We’re celebrating 10 years of honoring the literary...
2025 Delta Authors on Tour - Little Rock, Arkansas
This weekend, I kicked off my third year participating in Delta Authors on Tour! We’re celebrating 10 years of honoring the literary...
National STEM Festival in Washington, DC
I had such a fantastic time at the National STEM Festival presented by EXPLR in Washington, DC this weekend! I introduced the audience...
National STEM Festival in Washington, DC
I had such a fantastic time at the National STEM Festival presented by EXPLR in Washington, DC this weekend! I introduced the audience...
Storytime @ Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy
I loved reading to this amazing group of over 300 first grade students at ARCA K-5 . They were so engaged and had phenomenal questions...
Storytime @ Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy
I loved reading to this amazing group of over 300 first grade students at ARCA K-5 . They were so engaged and had phenomenal questions...
I'm a Southern Tea Awards nominee
I'm so honored to have been nominated for the Mary Living Award by Southern Tea Magazine alongside an incredible slate of women.
I'm a Southern Tea Awards nominee
I'm so honored to have been nominated for the Mary Living Award by Southern Tea Magazine alongside an incredible slate of women.
Literacy Night at Grolee Elementary
Thank you Grolee Elementary for having me. I really enjoyed seeing the dance team bring our main character to life
Literacy Night at Grolee Elementary
Thank you Grolee Elementary for having me. I really enjoyed seeing the dance team bring our main character to life
Laissez les bons temps rouler
What a dream 💜💚💛 Spending this Mardi Gras season bringing our main character to life has been magical! The girls had an opportunity to...
Laissez les bons temps rouler
What a dream 💜💚💛 Spending this Mardi Gras season bringing our main character to life has been magical! The girls had an opportunity to...
Interview with Lyla in the Loop
I enjoyed speaking to the team at Lyla in the Loop on PBS KIDS sharing the importance of representation and creativity in tech with young...
Interview with Lyla in the Loop
I enjoyed speaking to the team at Lyla in the Loop on PBS KIDS sharing the importance of representation and creativity in tech with young...
Hour of Code
Yesterday's Hour of Code - Computer Science Education Week event with UL Lafayette Region 4 STEM Network Center - R4SNC , Northside High...
Hour of Code
Yesterday's Hour of Code - Computer Science Education Week event with UL Lafayette Region 4 STEM Network Center - R4SNC , Northside High...
Interactive Storytime at Beginning of Knowledge
I had so much fun with the little engineers at Beginning of Knowledge, I read Think Like A Computer then followed up with some coding...
Interactive Storytime at Beginning of Knowledge
I had so much fun with the little engineers at Beginning of Knowledge, I read Think Like A Computer then followed up with some coding...
Walmart Seller Summit
Earlier this year, one of my interviews went viral and led to Walmart.com placement and a trip to the annual Walmart Seller Summit....
Walmart Seller Summit
Earlier this year, one of my interviews went viral and led to Walmart.com placement and a trip to the annual Walmart Seller Summit....
Coding Kindness Summit at The Children's Museum...
Thanks Children's Museum of Montgomery and Mr. Zach Lewis for including our coding robot as part of your Coding Kindness Summit. I love...
Coding Kindness Summit at The Children's Museum...
Thanks Children's Museum of Montgomery and Mr. Zach Lewis for including our coding robot as part of your Coding Kindness Summit. I love...
STEM Saturdays at the UL Lafayette Science Museum
These gifted high schoolers are loving Alilo, the coding robot at the UL Lafayette Science Museum STEM Saturdays! They created a HUGE...
STEM Saturdays at the UL Lafayette Science Museum
These gifted high schoolers are loving Alilo, the coding robot at the UL Lafayette Science Museum STEM Saturdays! They created a HUGE...
Summer Camp with New Hope Lafayette
A huge thank you to New Hope Lafayette for allowing me the opportunity to teach weekly coding lessons to the campers this summer. The...
Summer Camp with New Hope Lafayette
A huge thank you to New Hope Lafayette for allowing me the opportunity to teach weekly coding lessons to the campers this summer. The...
Interview | People of Color in Tech
Thank you People of Color In Tech for the spotlight on my YouTube series, Terysa Solves It Coding Lab
Interview | People of Color in Tech
Thank you People of Color In Tech for the spotlight on my YouTube series, Terysa Solves It Coding Lab
Episode 2 | Terysa Solves It Coding Lab
Today, we're going to learn how to tell our robots when it's time to play and when it's time to rest, using some simple coding rules...
Episode 2 | Terysa Solves It Coding Lab
Today, we're going to learn how to tell our robots when it's time to play and when it's time to rest, using some simple coding rules...
Youtube Launch | Terysa Solves It Coding Lab
🎊 I'm sooo excited to share the first episode in my YouTube STEM series (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsTC1LiwDd0) for kids on...
Youtube Launch | Terysa Solves It Coding Lab
🎊 I'm sooo excited to share the first episode in my YouTube STEM series (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsTC1LiwDd0) for kids on...
Keynote @ Tara High School
I had the honor of being the keynote speaker at the Tara High School Senior Banquet. I shared a few inspiring stories and valuable...
Keynote @ Tara High School
I had the honor of being the keynote speaker at the Tara High School Senior Banquet. I shared a few inspiring stories and valuable...
Delta Authors on Tour - Salt Lake City
Wow ✨ This weekend was amazing! I was given the opportunity to participate in the #DeltaAuthorsOnTour event for a second year, this time...
Delta Authors on Tour - Salt Lake City
Wow ✨ This weekend was amazing! I was given the opportunity to participate in the #DeltaAuthorsOnTour event for a second year, this time...
Teach Out Loud conference
The Teach Out Loud conference was an incredible experience, and I'm so grateful to have been a part of it! Thank you to every educator...
Teach Out Loud conference
The Teach Out Loud conference was an incredible experience, and I'm so grateful to have been a part of it! Thank you to every educator...
Storytime at Live Oak Elementary
Today was an amazing day at Live Oak Elementary School for Black History Month! I had the honor of sharing the stage with my soror and...
Storytime at Live Oak Elementary
Today was an amazing day at Live Oak Elementary School for Black History Month! I had the honor of sharing the stage with my soror and...
Keynote @ Beau Chene High School
Thank you to my alma mater, Beau Chene High School , for the opportunity to speak to the current students during their Black History...
Keynote @ Beau Chene High School
Thank you to my alma mater, Beau Chene High School , for the opportunity to speak to the current students during their Black History...
Interview with Black PR Wire’s Thrivin’ in Colo...
Thank you to Black PR Wire’s Thrivin’ in Color for the opportunity to share my story. This interview truly captures my journey and the...
Interview with Black PR Wire’s Thrivin’ in Colo...
Thank you to Black PR Wire’s Thrivin’ in Color for the opportunity to share my story. This interview truly captures my journey and the...
Upward Bound STEaM Fun Day
Thank you for the inclusion in your Upward Bound STEaM Fun Day Zach Lewis ! I love seeing different generations having a good time with...
Upward Bound STEaM Fun Day
Thank you for the inclusion in your Upward Bound STEaM Fun Day Zach Lewis ! I love seeing different generations having a good time with...
Product Update - Sold Out!
Alilo SOLD OUT in the blink of an eye! Thank you for the overwhelming response and making Alilo disappear from my website inventory and...
Product Update - Sold Out!
Alilo SOLD OUT in the blink of an eye! Thank you for the overwhelming response and making Alilo disappear from my website inventory and...
Interview with JourneysB2B Podcast
I'm beyond excited to share that I had the incredible opportunity to join the latest episode of the JourneysB2B Podcast, and trust me,...
Interview with JourneysB2B Podcast
I'm beyond excited to share that I had the incredible opportunity to join the latest episode of the JourneysB2B Podcast, and trust me,...
The ShadeRoom | Holiday Gift Guide
🎉✨ OMG, PINCH ME! We just got featured in @theshaderoom HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE! I still can't believe all the major spotlights we've...
The ShadeRoom | Holiday Gift Guide
🎉✨ OMG, PINCH ME! We just got featured in @theshaderoom HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE! I still can't believe all the major spotlights we've...
Storytime at Holy Family Catholic School
I had such a great time closing out #csedweek with the kindergarten - 3rd graders at Holy Family Catholic School! After storytime, I...
Storytime at Holy Family Catholic School
I had such a great time closing out #csedweek with the kindergarten - 3rd graders at Holy Family Catholic School! After storytime, I...
Storytime at the Lafayette Public Library
I hosted a storytime with a phenomenal group of 4-11 year old scholars at the @lafpublibrary 😁 We celebrated #csedweek and explored the...
Storytime at the Lafayette Public Library
I hosted a storytime with a phenomenal group of 4-11 year old scholars at the @lafpublibrary 😁 We celebrated #csedweek and explored the...
Radio Interview with WVON Chicago
Let this interview serve as your reminder that YOUR story is unique, powerful, and worth celebrating. Own it, live it, and inspire others...
Radio Interview with WVON Chicago
Let this interview serve as your reminder that YOUR story is unique, powerful, and worth celebrating. Own it, live it, and inspire others...
12 Days of Christmas!
I see ALOT of new faces🙋🏾♀️👋🏾, I'm feeling festive 🎄🤶🏾, and it's Computer Science Education Week👩🏾💻🤖. So let's celebrate!...
12 Days of Christmas!
I see ALOT of new faces🙋🏾♀️👋🏾, I'm feeling festive 🎄🤶🏾, and it's Computer Science Education Week👩🏾💻🤖. So let's celebrate!...
Interview with xoNecole
I recently had the most inspiring chat with the incredible award-winning journalist, Janell Hazelwood, for xoNecole. I love sharing the...
Interview with xoNecole
I recently had the most inspiring chat with the incredible award-winning journalist, Janell Hazelwood, for xoNecole. I love sharing the...
Coding with the Jefferson Sisters
My Jefferson girlies are back at it, this time coding with Alilo. But how absolutely adorable are they in the character dresses and...
Coding with the Jefferson Sisters
My Jefferson girlies are back at it, this time coding with Alilo. But how absolutely adorable are they in the character dresses and...
Interview with Black Enterprise Magazine
Smashing stereotypes and inspiring the next generation with #STEM Thank you so much for sharing our story Black Enterprise Magazine. I am...
Interview with Black Enterprise Magazine
Smashing stereotypes and inspiring the next generation with #STEM Thank you so much for sharing our story Black Enterprise Magazine. I am...
BeyGood Foundation luncheon
Beyonce's nonprofit organization #BeyGood selected 100 small businesses to pour into and mine happened to be one of them! It's going to...
BeyGood Foundation luncheon
Beyonce's nonprofit organization #BeyGood selected 100 small businesses to pour into and mine happened to be one of them! It's going to...
Revolt World + Black Women Talk Tech
To my girls, thank you to my girls! @blackwomentalktech thank you so much for extending the invitation to showcase my products along with...
Revolt World + Black Women Talk Tech
To my girls, thank you to my girls! @blackwomentalktech thank you so much for extending the invitation to showcase my products along with...
Interview with Afrotech
Thank you so much AFROTECH for supporting and recognizing the work we are doing with Terysa Solves It! We are impacting a record number...
Interview with Afrotech
Thank you so much AFROTECH for supporting and recognizing the work we are doing with Terysa Solves It! We are impacting a record number...
Calling all explorers!
I'm incredibly excited to finally launch this coding robot for kids - Terysa Solves It presents Alilo the Explorer! The Marketing Yard...
Calling all explorers!
I'm incredibly excited to finally launch this coding robot for kids - Terysa Solves It presents Alilo the Explorer! The Marketing Yard...
Storytime @ The Children's Museum of Acadiana
Thank you Children's Museum of Acadiana for having me over for a storytime! What an honor to be included in your Summer of Play series ❤️...
Storytime @ The Children's Museum of Acadiana
Thank you Children's Museum of Acadiana for having me over for a storytime! What an honor to be included in your Summer of Play series ❤️...
Delta Authors on Tour
♥️🐘🔺 Oh, to be a Delta girl 🔺🐘♥️ This past weekend, my book Think Like A Computer was chosen to be featured at the Delta Author Tour...
Delta Authors on Tour
♥️🐘🔺 Oh, to be a Delta girl 🔺🐘♥️ This past weekend, my book Think Like A Computer was chosen to be featured at the Delta Author Tour...
Customer love - Pajamas 😴
⚠️Warning: wearing our pajama set may cause uncontrollable cuteness and extreme comfort. Proceed with caution 😍😴 #SleepingBeauty...
Customer love - Pajamas 😴
⚠️Warning: wearing our pajama set may cause uncontrollable cuteness and extreme comfort. Proceed with caution 😍😴 #SleepingBeauty...
Interview with AspireTV
I can't express how grateful I am to be seen and celebrated in this way. It truly warms my heart to know that the Terysa Solves It series...
Interview with AspireTV
I can't express how grateful I am to be seen and celebrated in this way. It truly warms my heart to know that the Terysa Solves It series...
Unboxing with Ms. Robotics
Thank you Ms.Robotics for your #ToTheMoon unboxing review, so glad you enjoyed your book box! Order yours today www.terysasolvesit.com ✨
Unboxing with Ms. Robotics
Thank you Ms.Robotics for your #ToTheMoon unboxing review, so glad you enjoyed your book box! Order yours today www.terysasolvesit.com ✨
Storytime in the Rocket City 🚀
What a great weekend in Rocket City 🚀 My nephew has been asking me to visit his class since I released my first book..well actually...
Storytime in the Rocket City 🚀
What a great weekend in Rocket City 🚀 My nephew has been asking me to visit his class since I released my first book..well actually...
Keynote @ Stanford University
Late last year, I completed the Stanford University Graduate School of Business Executive Education LEAD program. The program itself was...
Keynote @ Stanford University
Late last year, I completed the Stanford University Graduate School of Business Executive Education LEAD program. The program itself was...
Changemaker K12
Recently I had the opportunity to participate in the #changemakerk12 project, a grant funded by the National Science Foundation for the...
Changemaker K12
Recently I had the opportunity to participate in the #changemakerk12 project, a grant funded by the National Science Foundation for the...
Read Across America Week
This week, had the opportunity to participate in Read Across America with a few elementary schools virtually! As an author, I believe...
Read Across America Week
This week, had the opportunity to participate in Read Across America with a few elementary schools virtually! As an author, I believe...
Book character day!
Happy #readacrossamerica Day! I'll be celebrating by reading to a few more classes virtually, but was completely stopped in my tracks by...
Book character day!
Happy #readacrossamerica Day! I'll be celebrating by reading to a few more classes virtually, but was completely stopped in my tracks by...
Panel discussion with Science Club for Girls
I recently had the privilege of speaking on panel hosted by Science Club for Girls with other women in STEM fields, where we shared our...
Panel discussion with Science Club for Girls
I recently had the privilege of speaking on panel hosted by Science Club for Girls with other women in STEM fields, where we shared our...
Interview with Gem Class
I had a great time chatting with Gem Class about Terysa Solves It and my hopes to create a more diverse and inclusive tech industry, ...
Interview with Gem Class
I had a great time chatting with Gem Class about Terysa Solves It and my hopes to create a more diverse and inclusive tech industry, ...
Storytime at Park Vista Elementary
I held my largest storytime to date with 344 students from Pre-K to 2nd grade at Park Vista Elementary in Opelousas, LA! This visit was...
Storytime at Park Vista Elementary
I held my largest storytime to date with 344 students from Pre-K to 2nd grade at Park Vista Elementary in Opelousas, LA! This visit was...
Storytime at Little STEM Academy
I met a group of preschoolers whose day to day curriculum includes coding, chemistry, solving fractions, and more 🤯😍😲. My favorite...
Storytime at Little STEM Academy
I met a group of preschoolers whose day to day curriculum includes coding, chemistry, solving fractions, and more 🤯😍😲. My favorite...
Billboard in Times Square!
I'm so glad I got to share this moment with my daughter! I have always been big on living in the present. My parents were the best...
Billboard in Times Square!
I'm so glad I got to share this moment with my daughter! I have always been big on living in the present. My parents were the best...
I'm in Forbes!
To cap off Computer Science Education Week, Terysa Ridgeway, a Technical Program Manager at Google, is actively involved in STEM...
I'm in Forbes!
To cap off Computer Science Education Week, Terysa Ridgeway, a Technical Program Manager at Google, is actively involved in STEM...
Book Signing at Target
I am so beyond grateful for everyone who supported the Think Like A Computer book signing at Target. It has been incredible seeing this...
Book Signing at Target
I am so beyond grateful for everyone who supported the Think Like A Computer book signing at Target. It has been incredible seeing this...
Computer Science Education Week at Ascension Ep...
I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to kick off #CSEdWeek at Ascension Episcopal School this week! Yesterday, I read Think Like A...
Computer Science Education Week at Ascension Ep...
I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to kick off #CSEdWeek at Ascension Episcopal School this week! Yesterday, I read Think Like A...
Google Devfest BR
What an amazing day with our local chapter of Google Developer Groups Baton Rouge! Thank you #devfestbr for putting on an amazing...
Google Devfest BR
What an amazing day with our local chapter of Google Developer Groups Baton Rouge! Thank you #devfestbr for putting on an amazing...
STEAM SCENE with the Brown Toy Box!
I spoke with the Brown Toy Box about all things Think Like A Computer on IG Live! My little ones and I are such big fans of the coding...
STEAM SCENE with the Brown Toy Box!
I spoke with the Brown Toy Box about all things Think Like A Computer on IG Live! My little ones and I are such big fans of the coding...
Storytime at Leonville Elementary
I feel so incredibly blessed to have had Terysa visit our school to share her book! Her storytelling ability is engaging and beautiful....
Storytime at Leonville Elementary
I feel so incredibly blessed to have had Terysa visit our school to share her book! Her storytelling ability is engaging and beautiful....
Storytime at Target
I held an in person storytime and book signing at Target! During this unique opportunity, had a chance to talk to some of the brightest...
Storytime at Target
I held an in person storytime and book signing at Target! During this unique opportunity, had a chance to talk to some of the brightest...
Keynote @ Vai Na Web
This was incrível! I had the honor of sharing my career path and the inspiration behind my children's book series, Terysa Solves It, with...
Keynote @ Vai Na Web
This was incrível! I had the honor of sharing my career path and the inspiration behind my children's book series, Terysa Solves It, with...
BPX Panel: The Future of Project Management
"Alot of times the goals are clear, but the approach isn't necessarily as clear. The teams were working in silos. Some teams were doing...
BPX Panel: The Future of Project Management
"Alot of times the goals are clear, but the approach isn't necessarily as clear. The teams were working in silos. Some teams were doing...
Storytime at the Armand Brinkhaus Library in Su...
I had the pleasure of hosting a storytime in my hometown library. My son and I read our books to the cutest little readers at Armand J....
Storytime at the Armand Brinkhaus Library in Su...
I had the pleasure of hosting a storytime in my hometown library. My son and I read our books to the cutest little readers at Armand J....
Storytime at the Thensted Center in Grand Cotea...
Thank you Thensted Outreach Center-Grand Coteau for providing my son and I with a platform to read our books, Think Like A Computer and...
Storytime at the Thensted Center in Grand Cotea...
Thank you Thensted Outreach Center-Grand Coteau for providing my son and I with a platform to read our books, Think Like A Computer and...
Children's Reading Hour with the Huntsville Alu...
A very special thank you to my soror's from the Huntsville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for donating 60 copies of...
Children's Reading Hour with the Huntsville Alu...
A very special thank you to my soror's from the Huntsville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for donating 60 copies of...
Bedtime Stories with Jack and Jill of America, ...
I held a very special bedtime storytime with the Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated organization. It was co-hosted by some of its...
Bedtime Stories with Jack and Jill of America, ...
I held a very special bedtime storytime with the Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated organization. It was co-hosted by some of its...
Storytime at Holladay Elementary
I was asked to speak to and read #thinklikeacomputer to the amazing students at Holladay Fine Arts Magnet Elementary School in Tucson, AZ...
Storytime at Holladay Elementary
I was asked to speak to and read #thinklikeacomputer to the amazing students at Holladay Fine Arts Magnet Elementary School in Tucson, AZ...
NOLA Tech 30
Terysa Ridgeway is a Technical Program Manager at @Google and holds Computer Science and Mathematics degrees from Southern University and...
NOLA Tech 30
Terysa Ridgeway is a Technical Program Manager at @Google and holds Computer Science and Mathematics degrees from Southern University and...
Acadiana Trailblazer
When she was growing up in Sunset, Louisiana (population approximately 2500) in the early-mid 1990s, Terysa Ridgeway’s mother would bring...
Acadiana Trailblazer
When she was growing up in Sunset, Louisiana (population approximately 2500) in the early-mid 1990s, Terysa Ridgeway’s mother would bring...
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