Verna Hiser (She/Her)

Verna Hiser boasts 22 years in education, including 12 dedicated to gifted education and 4 focusing on computer science. A 2023 Amazon Future Engineer Teacher Ambassador, she is nationally board certified in gifted and talented education. Verna’s passion lies in providing inclusive computer science opportunities for neurodivergent students, particularly those who are twice exceptional—gifted with a disability. Her commitment to STEM education is evident through her involvement in project-based learning, Maryland Engineering Challenges, First Lego League robotics, and Destination Imagination. As a mother of three neurodivergent sons, Verna balances her professional life with her personal interests in Legos, reading, and acting.

Learn About Verna

As Cohort 6 completes projects throughout the 2024-2025 school year, we’ll link their work to their profiles. Check back soon to see what Verna has done!