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Shana V. White
Shana V. White
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Shana V. White

Kapor Foundation

Austin, TX USA

"Remain steadfast in who you are."

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Shana V.'s work combines: Education, Technology, and Teaching / Mentoring

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Day In The Life

Director of CS Equity Initiatives

I empower K-12 teachers and families to build inclusive classrooms and make computer science accessible to all.

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Day In The Life Of A Director Of Computer Science Equity Initiatives

My Day to Day

I work at the intersection of racial justice and tech, aiming to close gaps for marginalized students in technology and computer science. I support teachers with professional development, help students explore their dreams, and uplift parents’ voices in education. I help build community in classrooms, expand access to computer science, and empower young people to thrive with honesty, confidence, and joy.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Health and Exercise Science

    Wake Forest University

  • Graduate Degree

    Health and Physical Education

    Winthrop University

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Life & Career Milestones

I've taken a lot of twists and turns

  • 1.

    I attended Wake Forest University on a basketball scholarship, majoring in health and exercise science.

  • 2.

    After tearing my ACL, I shifted from athlete to coach, realizing my passion for mentoring young people.

  • 3.

    I earned my master’s degree in physical education to launch my career as a teacher and coach.

  • 4.

    I started out teaching P.E. and taught myself computer science to better connect with my students.

  • 5.

    I became one of Georgia’s first certified teachers in both P.E. and computer science.

  • 6.

    My commitment to equity led me to be recognized nationally as a Computer Science Teacher Equity Fellow.

  • 7.

    I joined the Kapor Foundation to lead initiatives that center marginalized students and families in tech education.

  • 8.

    Today, I work to make K-12 education joyful again, empowering students to thrive as digital citizens and leaders.

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Society in general:

    You're too loud and too aggressive.

  • How I responded:

    Society's perception of Black women is typically that we're too loud or too aggressive when really we're competent and confident. I have a diverse set of experiences, a lot of people in my network, and I'm a pretty direct person. So a lot of the time, I felt like I had to shrink myself in order to not make other people feel inferior. I've had to learn to work well with others in order to get my visions across, achieve a common goal, and all feel respected.

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