Sheena Vaidyanathan

Sheena Vaidyanathan is a computer scientist and the author of Discover Now: Computers and Creative Coding in Python. After working in Silicon Valley, she taught computer science (CS) in public schools for eighteen years. An early advocate for CS education, she worked on K–12 CS and artificial intelligence (AI) national frameworks, developed curricula, and conducted workshops for teachers. She is the founder of Tera Farm, a nonprofit that connects farmers with local consumers. Sheena Vaidyanathan lives in Northern California.