Welcome to my humble virtual abode. My old blog is at http://geekymom.blogspot.com, but I’ve imported everything here, too.
The Geeky comes from my affinity for technology, especially blogging and other social software, video games, mobile devices, and more. The Mom is self-explanatory.
I’ve been blogging for over 6 years. In that time, I’ve been through a couple of elections, and a couple of jobs. Currently, I am the Computer Science Coordinator at The Baldwin School, a K-12 all-girls’ school in the Philadelphia suburbs. I teach technology and computer science in grades 6-12, and I also support the faculty in their use of technology. I’m building a brand new Computer Science program at Baldwin, and am loving every minute of it! In the past I’ve worked as an independent consultant in the educational technology field, Instructional Technologist at Bryn Mawr College, and college-level teacher at many places, often teaching interdisciplinary courses that combine technology and humanities. Of course, I also take care of my two kids, Geeky Girl and Geeky Boy, ages 12 and 16. They’re a joy to be with right now and I enjoy my time with them immensely.
I welcome all comers to this here blog. I know not everyone who reads here agrees with everything I say. I welcome different voices as long as everyone remains civil.
Contact me at lblanken {at} gmail {dot} com.
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Kind Regards,
Steven Lockhardt
Founder – CatchACharacter.com
Google – iCaughtSanta
Hello!
My name is Amber Kielb and I am the Promotions Manager at Fibers.com, a custom clothing company. I am writing for two reasons.
One, we have this his amazing contest going on where by designing a and submitting a t-shirt you can win prizes and help schools. The contest is designed as a fun and creative way to celebrate teachers, raise funds for classrooms in need, and enrich the students’ learning environment. We partnered with DonorsChoose.org, a terrific non-profit organization. It would be amazing if you posted about it. It’s for a great cause! Check it out here:
http://www.fibers.com/contests/choose-classrooms
Two, I would love it if you would hold a giveaway on your blog of our custom clothing. I will provide you with a voucher code for the giveaway winner. We also are into product reviews if you want to check it out yourself. I have mountains of more info so let’s talk! I look forward to hearing from you!
Best,
Amber Kielb
Promotions Manager
Fibers.com
1931 H Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
1-888-542-0808 ext: 706
Hi!
We just finished exploring your website and are very impressed by its quality! We are writing because we strongly believe a review of WordWorld’s “Build a Word” iPhone app will make an excellent addition to your website.
WordWorld, a three time Emmy Award-winning, multi-media franchise, helps children learn English and develop key literacy skills. It is an innovation that is partially funded by the U.S. Department of Education and has been demonstrated by rigorous scientifically-based testing to improve children’s early literacy skills, including: print awareness, letter knowledge and comprehension. WordWorld is just as it sounds: A magical world made of words where fun rules the day.
With the WordWorld “Build a Word” app, children can shake a “Word Builder” and watch letters float across the phone screen. They can then place letters in an outline provided to build words one letter at a time. By pushing the letters of each word together, words magically “morph” into WordFriends™! DOG, DUCK, PIG, ANT, FROG, SHEEP, BUG, COW, CAT, and BEE come to life, encouraging children to build early literacy skills. Learning to read has never been this much fun!
We wonder if you’d be interested in receiving a free promo code so you can test the app firsthand? If you are, please email us at outreach@wordworld.com. We hope to hear from you soon!
Best,
Lauren and Robyn
Greetings – Would you contact me if you’re open to reviews/giveaway relevant to geeky and techy moms everywhere? I represent a few companies whose products may interest you from a protect-your-social-network/kids computers/everything technology related in your nest perspective. Thanks in advance – Kathy Cabrera, kcabrera@carabinerpr.com
As another geek style warcraft playing mom. Just wanted to say that I enjoying reading your blog.
Hi-
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What I would like to do is place a seamless text link of a couple of words,-linking to my client, within an existing sentence on a sub-page of your website?
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Thanks, I look Forward to Hearing From You-
Ed Bassett
Client Rep.
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Hello Geeky Mom.
It was a pleasant surprise to find your blog today. I have subscribed and listed you in the blogs I follow.
I just wanted to take a moment to tell you thank you for what you do, and to offer you some encouragement. I enjoy hearing the perspective of other fellow geeky parents and look forward to your future posts. I hope that I can send a meager amount of traffic your way too.
I recently began to dabble a bit into programming. I would say that I am just learning to crawl in the sandbox, but it has been a fun journey. I am a dad to a 4 and a 5 year old, but they are already turning into quite the little techs. Ironically they, like your daughter, enjoy Minecraft. We even do a little web show that should be rebooted soon, starting with some shared journeys together on Minecraft. (And we are family safe, no cursing or anything your mom would be embarrassed by)
After that long ramble, let me just say that I appreciate your voice out there in cyberspace. Keep inspiring and reaching.
~TGCD
PS: Based on some of the previous replies, I apologize that I have no products for you to promote. I guess you will just have to be stuck with the encouragement only.
I’m a geeky English teacher, judged so for my extreme love of reading in any format (which I do not get-English Teacher, duh), my love of all things tech, and teenagers. I love your blog. So pleased to see you are in Philly-I’m in Wilmington, DE.