• Myles & Ayesha and I were honored at "Made in Maryland" Event!

  • Yup, that's me! :)

  • Maat. Enough said.

  • The best dissertation committee anyone could ever have! ...from #PhDBound to #PhDObtained

  • Riri Williams aka IronMan ...a woman after my own heart!

Who am I?

I am Leshell Hatley, Ph.D. Welcome to my site!

About Me:

I am a computer engineer & computer scientist, an educator, an entrepreneur, and a researcher who enjoys animation, the challenge of expressing myself in all forms, the energy of sharing with family and friends, and the thrill of wanting to be a poet and freestyle. lol

In 2016, I completed my doctoral degree in the Learning Technologies Division of the College of Education & Human Development at George Mason University.  An accomplishment I am extremely proud of and happy about! #Whew 🙂

This website is my platform, my soapbox, and my portfolio.  I hope you enjoy browsing.  Feel free to contact me with questions, ideas, and/or suggestions.

Thanks for visiting! 🙂

What I do.

I Teach.

Although I am now junior faculty in the Mathematics and Computer Science Department at Coppin State University (a small HBCU in Baltimore, MD), I have been teaching STEM topics to PreK-12th grade students for almost 20 years. I am the Founder, Executive Director, and Lead Instructor at Uplift, Inc., a nonprofit in Washington, DC that immerses students in STEAM+CS (science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics + computer science) education.  Through Uplift, I also teach during and after school at local charter and public schools.

I Make.
I am the creator of Myles & Ayesha, African-American animated characters that are positioned as learning companions for early childhood and elementary school students.

Myles & Ayesha!

I Research.

I am the Principal Investigator for Coppin State Lab for Artificial Intelligence and its Applications (LAIA).  LAIA is host to a number of amazing current projects. LAIA logo

 

How I share.

I Speak.

I enjoy speaking and sharing my experiences as someone who cares.  This caring is manifested in my teaching, research, and making.  This photo is from one of my favorite speaking engagements – Creative Mornings DC – May 2015.  It is my favorite for several reasons – some obvious, others not so obvious.  Check it out!

I Think. I Write.

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My most recent post:  “Full”

From time to time, I share thoughts, experiences, and ideas.  These may include entries about:

  1. The world around me
  2. Learning
  3. Research & Development
  4. Teaching & My Students
  5. Conferences & Trips
  6. Reactions to Others
  7. Who Knows. Anything Goes.

 

"Every morning, you have two choices: Continue to sleep with your dreams... OR ...wake up and chase them!

“Every morning, you have two choices: Continue to sleep with your dreams… OR …wake up and chase them!