Yolanda D Payne
About Yolanda D Payne
Yolanda D. Payne is a Regional Chapter Support Coordinator and the Chief Executive Officer/Founder of Teacher Tech Knowledge, based in Atlanta, Georgia. With over 20 years of experience in education, she specializes in instructional technology, equity, and inclusion, and has held various roles in educational institutions across the United States.
Current Role at Teacher Tech Knowledge
Yolanda D Payne serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Teacher Tech Knowledge, a position she has held since 2021. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, she leads initiatives focused on educational technology and innovation. Her role involves developing strategies to enhance teaching and learning through technology integration.
Work at Computer Science Teachers Association
Yolanda D Payne has been working as the Regional Chapter Support Coordinator for the Computer Science Teachers Association since 2022. In this role, she supports local chapters in their efforts to promote computer science education and enhance professional development opportunities for educators.
Education and Expertise
Yolanda D Payne holds a Master of Education in Educational Technology from Mississippi State University. She also achieved an Educational Specialist certification in Digital Literacies/Diversity and Inclusion from The University of Georgia. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Mississippi University for Women.
Professional Background
Yolanda D Payne has over 20 years of experience in education, having worked in various roles including teacher, media specialist, and instructional designer. Her previous positions include serving as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at the University of Florida and as a Research Associate at Georgia Institute of Technology. She has also held roles in curriculum design and development.
Research and Contributions
Yolanda D Payne currently works as a Research Associate at the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC) and as a Fellow in Invention Education at Society for Science. Her research interests include Invention Education, Intellectual Property, and the integration of computer science and artificial intelligence in educational settings.