Welcome

Men of Code 2019 is a youth education and mentoring program designed to develop in-demand science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills for school aged minority males through computer coding:

· Computer coding skills are relevant and in elevated demand for the 21st Century job market and beyond

· Computer Coding builds proficiency cross curricula in areas  such as mathematics, science, problem solving, communication, team building, and creativity

· Technology innovations are currently impacting careers including law, farming, education, marketing, business, political science, and health care

 Passion K Bragg, Founder of Men of Code 2019

Passion Katrena Bragg is a certified  Math and Science educator who has spent decades serving students enrolled at schools in underrepresented communities. Her passion continues to be focused on eliminating students’ academic disparities statistically attributed to race and socio-economic status. In 2019 she was honored to become the Normandy Schools Collaborative STEM Champion and also founded Men of Code. She holds various degrees and certifications for STEM and Computer Science Education. She completed STEM Certification at Maryville University in 2019. 

Passion founded Men Of Code 2019 while completing her post graduate studies for STEM Education. Research indicated a vast disparity and great need for minority male representation in STEM Careers and Computer Science. Founder, Passion Bragg’s goal is to create a pipeline for STEM Careers/Computer Science for one of the most underrepresented populations in the field. 

 Quen Agnew 

Director of Corporate Relations

Webster University Office of Advancement

Jami Dolby

Director of Development

Maryville University

James Ingram

Reentry Employment Specialist 

CAASTLC

Columnist- St Louis American Newspaper

A. Keith Turner

President

TurnGroup Technologies

Mara Berry

Director of Identification and Student Programs

Coordinator Maryville Young Scholars Program

Maryville University

Bill Mitchell

President 

ScholarPath

Obinno W. Coley

Normandy High School

Business Education Teacher

NFTE Lead Teacher

DECA Adviser

 Men Of Code 2019 teaches critical problem solving and planning skills to students in an environment that fosters communication and collaboration. It is designed to encourage students to use those skills to increase their professional networks, expand their career opportunities, and to help solve problems in their communities and homes.