Georgia Computer Science Education District Implementation Virtual Workshop
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 09:00 A.M. – 04:00 P.M. E.S.T.
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Upcoming Dates:
- Fall 2024 TBD
- Spring 2025 TBD
In collaboration with the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE), the Constellations Center for Equity in Computing will be conducting virtual workshops for school districts to expand access to computer science (CS) education. The workshops are free and will assist district teams to formulate a plan that will help them meet the requirements for SB108. They will work collaboratively to assess their current state of CS education, leverage existing resources, and get connected with support programs to ensure successful implementation. District teams will also have an opportunity to build a network with districts in their region and across Georgia.
For more information please contact gtconstellations@gatech.edu
Facilitators
Sababu Chaka Barashango
Sababu Chaka Barashango is a Computer Science (CS) Instructional Specialist with the Constellations Center for Equity in Computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology (GA Tech). He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and French from Morehouse College, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree in Educational Studies from Emory University and is currently pursuing another master’s degree, this time in CS, here at GA Tech. He brings over 25 years of experience teaching. As a DeKalb educator, Barashango was named Teacher of the Year twice. He also helped write the curriculum for the computer science principles course in the district and served as the chairperson of the school improvement and program advisory committees. He has taught Computer Science Principles, Programming, Games, Apps and Society, Advanced Placement Computer Science A, Accelerated Mathematics II and III, and Advanced Placement Calculus AB.
Contact Sababu at sababu.barashango@cc.gatech.edu
Bryan Cox, PhD
Bryan Cox is currently a Research Associate and Kapor Center Fellow at the Constellations Center for Equity in Computing. His most recent position was as the Computer Science Program Lead at the Georgia Department of Education. Prior to working for the GaDOE, Bryan spent 8 years as a High School STEM teacher, teaching math, computer science, and engineering courses. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Instructional Technology from Georgia State University with a research focus on educational games for computational thinking. He also received a M.A.T. in mathematics from GSU and a B.S. in Computer Information Systems from Florida A&M University. He has recently received his Phd from Georgia State University in Instructional Technology with a research focus on integrated computing and gamified education. He has spent time working as a network designer and computer technician as well as working with after-school and summer youth programs.
Contact Bryan at bcox67@gatech.edu
Lavita Williams
Lavita Williams is a Computer Science Program Specialist at the Georgia DOE. She is a veteran educator with 17 years of experience teaching business education, computer science, and financial literacy in public middle and high schools. She received an Ed.S. in Educational Leadership from Mercer University, a M.Ed in Business Education, and a BBA in Computer Information Systems from Georgia Southern University. She previously worked in the Cobb County School District as an AP Computer Science and Computer Science pathway teacher serving as a Department Chair and the county’s Computer Science Content Lead. Lavita has worked with code.orgas a facilitator and was part of the writing team for their upcoming equity-focused AP CS A curriculum. She is a coding advocate who is passionate about innovation and inclusive computer science education, diversity in STEM, and instructional support for all students and educators.
Contact Lavita at lavita.williams@doe.k12.ga.us