Introducing New Skill Struck Advisor, Dr. Toni Riester-Wood

After being in the education space for more than 28 years, Dr. Toni Riester-Wood knew she wanted to get involved in Skill Struck’s mission to create opportunities for all students to learn computer science and equip them to have an impact on the world. As Skill Struck’s new advisor, she will be facilitating CS Education Think Tanks and CS Coalitions across the nation.

Elementary School Embraces Fully-Virtual Learning Environment

During the COVID pandemic, most schools have transitioned to some form of hybrid virtual learning. Many schools are now trying to slowly transition back to in-person learning. But, Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary, a school in the Jordan School District, has taken a different approach. They’re planning on utilizing virtual learning—indefinitely.

Investment Press Release

Angel investors chose to invest in Skill Struck because they saw the opportunity, not only for financial success, but also for social impact. Parker Gentry, founder and CEO of Skill Struck, said, “We are in a thriving industry, with an impactful product that is being brought to life by a dedicated team."

Bronx Thomas

Bronx Thomas was born and raised in Provo, Utah. He is an entrepreneur who recently launched Equity Clothing, a clothing company that donates 20% of proceeds to charity and families in need. He is also a senior at Timpview High School.

Karen's Story

Karen Rodriguez La Paz is an inspiring leader in the EdTech industry. Her primary goal? To transform the tech sector (and world) by making STEM more inclusive and equitable for underrepresented groups.

K–12 Computer Science, Simplified

Schools all over the world are putting more of an emphasis on CS education, but it can be incredible challenging to introduce a completely new subject into a school's curriculum. The task of creating an equitable and effective computer science curriculum can be daunting. This is where Skill Struck comes in.