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