Think Like A Computer

Terysa Ridgeway

Oct 2022 · Terysa Solves It Book 1 · xoxo Terysa · Narrated by Joy Ofodu

About this audiobook

Eight-year-old Terysa loves to solve problems. Give her some time and she'll figure out how to solve anything. So when Terysa is given an older computer for her birthday, she faces her biggest challenge yet: can she make it talk? Terysa is full of good ideas, but will any of them work, or does she need to change her approach and think less like a human and think more like a computer? This fun and interactive story introduces children to the basics of coding through an engaging narrative based on a true story of a little girl who loves to solve problems!

About the author

Terysa Ridgeway is a Technical Program Manager at Google and holds Computer Science and Mathematics degrees from Southern University and A&M College and is nearing completion of Stanford University's LEAD Executive Education program. She has extensive experience in solving complex business and technical problems as both a Software Engineer and a Program Manager; leading a number of initiatives in the Healthcare, Aerospace, and Aeronautics industries.?Terysa is actively involved in educational programs, with a focus on STEM, that empowers youth in her local community. She takes great pride in giving back as a STEM advocate and mentor to afford youth from rural areas educational opportunities that would otherwise only be available to those in larger cities. She has received recognition professionally from Governor John Bel Edwards, Senator Clay Higgins, and Mayor President Joel Robideaux for her efforts to introduce STEM to youth from underprivileged backgrounds. ?In addition to Terysa's STEM contributions her humanitarian efforts can also be felt both locally and globally. She is the recipient of keys to three Louisiana cities: Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Opelousas, Louisiana; Sunset, Louisiana. Her hometown, Sunset, also issued an official proclamation on March 24th to honor her accomplishments and civic contributions annually. Her spirit of helping others in need has also made a huge impact globally, as Terysa was officially appointed as one of the United States Goodwill Ambassadors - by President Yahya Jammeh, the President of the Republic of The Gambia, the 3rd poorest country in Africa. As a celebrated voice actor and Creative Executive, Joy Ofodu has drawn over 15M views to her original digital comedy content and countless more to inclusion-centered, global marketing campaigns at Instagram. Under her self-titled company, she has grown a highly-engaged community of more than 200,000 online daters and meditators in just two years. Joy's voice can be heard in her partnerships with Shine App, HBO Max, Adult Swim, Skybound Entertainment, Meta, Credit Karma, Netflix, DIRECTV, Upenndo! and more.