Welcome to Buy Coffee for Mr. Teacher!
I am a passionate educator stepping into retirement, but I am far from done sharing the magic of coding and hands-on project building. Over the past 30+ years in college administration and the middle school classroom, I’ve loved crafting step-by-step tutorials, code snippets, and practical guides. Now, I’m turning that passion into my ultimate retirement adventure: building lightweight, highly functional web tools for classrooms and homes—supercharged with modern AI.
For Teachers & Administrators
No fluff. No subscriptions. No bloated software.
Over three decades in education, I’ve watched predatory software companies charge schools thousands of dollars every year for inflexible programs that fail to deliver. Want a minor custom feature? Prepare for a massive customization fee. Small districts are squeezed dry, paying exorbitant annual licenses to companies that hold near-monopolies on educational tools.
It doesn't have to be this way. With just a spark of coding knowledge and the power of AI, educators can build custom solutions directly on their laptops or tablets—completely free of recurring fees.
Need custom tools to track bathroom or water fountain breaks? Managing IEP/504 accommodations seamlessly? Generating daily classroom agendas? You can build and run these locally without spending thousands.
Virtual Workshops: For a small consulting fee, I will host a live Zoom session with your faculty to show them how to harness AI and basic code to build their own classroom tools.
In-Person Professional Development: Invite me to your school! All I need is a low-cost flight, a basic room at a Motel 6, and a per diem for fast food (or lunch in your cafeteria). I’ll spend a few days hands-on with your staff to make your team self-sufficient.
For Parents
Transform AI into your child’s personalized tutor.
If your child is struggling in school, AI can be the most patient tutor they’ve ever had. Having taught middle school math and computer science, I’ve seen how over-reliance on basic calculators can hinder foundational skills.
To bridge the gap, I’ve built interactive speed-math arcade games that kids actually love to play. Styled after retro pre-2000s classics, these lightweight tools reinforce core mental math skills and run on any laptop, phone, or tablet.
To Everyone
Head over to my Projects page to explore a growing ecosystem of fully functional tools. Every application here is 100% free to use. If you find value in these tools and want to support ongoing development, tips are always appreciated via Venmo: @buycoffee1954.
100% Offline-Ready: No internet connection required. They are designed to run straight in your web browser—just right-click and open.
Open Source Vision: Once the morning coffee kicks in, the creativity flows! My ultimate goal is to build a completely free, open-source educational platform.
email me @ buycoffee1954@gmail.com
