Speakers

From LEGO Education and Micro:bit to local high schools and universities, the Constellations Virtual Computer Science Professional Development Summit is thrilled to present an exciting and innovative group of speakers.

: Barbara Jane Ericson – University of Michigan, Assistant Professor

: Bryan Cox – Georgia Department of Education, Computer Science Program Specialist

: Kathaleena Edward Monds – Center for Educational Opportunity, Director

: Kamau Bobb – Constellations Senior Director and Global Lead for Diversity Strategy and Research at Google

: Jared O’Leary – BootUp PD, Director of Curriculum and Professional Development

: Lien Diaz – Constellations Center for Equity in Computing, Director of Educational Innovation and Leadership

: Jamie Payton – Temple University, Associate Professor

: Kelly Powers – Cornell Tech, Teacher in Residence, CS & Computational Thinking Coach, K-12

: Kelly Reddin – LEGO Education, Global Master Trainer & Solutions Engineer

: Mark Guzdial – University of Michigan, Professor

: Mary Hemphill – North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, North Carolina Director of K-12 Computer Science

: Laron Walker – MantisEDU, Inc, CEO

: Sabrina Gómez – STEM Higher, Founder and Principal Consultant

: Tiffany Barnes – North Carolina State University, Professor of Computer Science

: Charlotte Dungan – North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, Ryden Program for Innovation and Leadership in Artificial Intelligence, AI Problem Architect

: Jeremy Keeshin – CodeHS, CEO and Co-founder

: Caitlin Dooley – Georgia Department of Education, Deputy Superintendent and Georgia State University, Professor

: Phylicia Thompson, MPA- Georgia State University, Doctoral Student

: Yolanda Payne – Constellations Center for Equity in Computing, Constellations Fellow

: Aria Chernik – Duke University, Associate Professor

: Cody Henrichsen – Canyons Technical Education Center, Computer Science Instructor

: Sean Middleton – Burke County Public Schools, Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education Director

: Leanna Prater – LEGO Education, Solution Architect

: Tracey Wilson – Microsoft TEALS Program, Regional Manager

: Shamim Khan – Columbus State University, Professor

: Yesem Kurt Peker – Columbus State University, Associate Professor

: Vicky Sedgwick – Laurence School, Computer Science Teacher

: Jeff Forbes – National Science Foundation, Program Director, Division of Computer and Network Systems (CISE/CNS)

: David Touretzky – Carnegie Mellon University, Research Professor

: Jared Amalong – Sacramento County Office of Education, Information and Communication Technologies Coordinator

: Shana V. White – CSTA Equity Fellow, Computer Science and Health Teacher

: Jake Baskin – Executive Director, Computer Science Teachers Association

: Michelle G. Lee – CSTA Equity Fellow, Computer Science Instructional Specialist

: Charity Freeman – CSTA Equity Fellow, Computer Science Teacher

: Ashley Gess – Augusta University, Assistant Professor

: Michael Nowatkowski – Augusta University, Associate Professor

: Hillary Fleenor – Columbus State University, Lecturer TSYS School of Computer Science, Director Academic Center for Tutoring

: Katie Henry – Micro:bit Educational Foundation, Head of Partner Engagement, North America; former STEAM and classroom teacher

: Sababu Barashango – Constellations Center for Equity in Computing, Constellations Fellow

: Richard Kick – Newbury Park High School, Math and Computer Science Teacher

: David Guy – Atlanta Public School, Math and Computer Science Teacher

: Hal Speed – Micro:bit Educational, Chief of Global Engagement

: Lauren Margulieux – Georgia State University, Professor

: Terry Foster – Constellations Center for Equity in Computing, Constellations Fellow

: David Lockhart – Tynker, Educator Support Coach

: Owen Astrachan – Duke University, Professor

: Jannie Fernandez – NCWIT, Director K-12 Alliance and TECHNOLOchicas

: Matt Barfield – Promethean, Head of Regional Professional Development

: Morgan Crutchfield – Promethean , Georgia Education Consultant

: Beth Smith – TI, Educational Technology Consultant

: Curtis Brown – Texas Instrument Inc, Math Specialist

: Jennifer Roeder – ProLogic ITS, Education/Special Education K-5

: Victor Hicks – The Kindezi School at Old Fourth Ward, Computer Science Instructor

: Brandon Murry – McIntosh High School, Computer Science, Math, & Digital Animation Teacher

: Trice Johnson – Microsoft, Global Director, Data & AI Industry Strategy

: Jordan Mroziak – Carnegie Mellon University’s CREATE Lab Satellite Network, Director

: Stacey Rivers – Warner Media, Director of Tech Human Capital Management

: Jeremy Macdonald – Sphero Edu, Sr. Education and Training Manager

: Theresa Yarbough – CSTA, Georgia Chapter President

: Hyrum Carroll – Columbus State University, Assistant Professor

: Myles Bax – Robotical Ltd, Business Development

: Meg Ray – Cornell Tech, K-12 Education Advisor

: Vidya Mandyam – Tynker, Director of Engineering

: Linda Kurtz – Sope Creek Elementary, STEM Specialist

: Evelyn Hunter – CodeHS, Curriculum Lead

: Tamara Pearson – Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing (CEISMC) at Georgia Tech, Associate Director

: Todd Harris – Skillshot Media, Founder & CEO

: Marekus Fluellen, Frederick Douglass High School (Atlanta Public Schools), Computer Science, Math, and Music Technology Teacher

: Clark Merkley – BootUp Professional Development, Executive Director

Nick Nanan – Merge Labs, Channel Manager

April K DeGennaro – Peeples Elementary School, Teacher – SCREAM Lab (Science Innovation, Coding/CS, Robotics, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Math)

LaShawne R. Long Myles – North Atlanta High School, Math and Computer Science Educator

Craig Sapp – Georgia Virtual Schools, AP Computer Science & AP Statistics

Jennifer Campbell – CodeHS, Curriculum Developer

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