IT Track Schedule
All times are in Eastern Standard Time. All sessions will be recorded and published to the Constellations YouTube channel after the summit concludes.
8:30 – 9:00 am
Welcome
Speakers:
- Kamau Bobb, Global Diversity Strategy and Research Lead at Google & Executive Director at Constellations Center for Equity in Computing
- Bryan Cox, Computer Science Program Specialist, Georgia Department of Education
- Lien Diaz, Director of Educational Innovation and Leadership, Constellations Center for Equity in Computing
9 – 10:00 am
“Embedding Equity Into Efforts To Expand The Diversity Of Computer Scientists”
Keynote Address from Junious Williams
10:00 – 10:50 am
IT Professionals in School – Value and Responsibility: Role Models, Super-User Support, Apprenticeships for students (particularly from marginalized communities), Cyber and IT in Elementary
Presenter: Keith Osburn, Chief Information Officer & Deputy Superintendent for Technology Services, GADOE
Facilitator: Leigh McCook, Deputy Director, Institute for People and Technology, and Division Chief Socio-Technical Division, Georgia Tech (GTRI-ICL)
10:50 – 11:00 am
BREAK
Optional: 5-minute stretch break with Go Noodle “Victorious”
11:00 – 11:50 am
Cyber Lab Workshop: Building a School’s Cyber Lab
When developing computer labs for cyber and IT pathways, there are several considerations to keep in mind. This sessions explores the high level dos and dont’s of building a school cyber lab.
Panelists:
- Felicia Clarke, Teacher, Richmond County School System Cyber Academy
- Derrick Johnson, Director of Information Technology Security, Fulton County Schools
- Darryl Stewart, Coordinator of Richmond Cyber Academy, Richmond County Schools
- Matthew Blanco, Teacher, Cyber Academy of Excellence at RCTCM
- Moderator: Tyler Kinner, STEM Curriculum Development Lead, Georgia Tech Research Institute
11:50 am – 12:00 pm
LUNCH BREAK
Optional: 5-minute Stretch break with Go Noodle – “On and Off”
12:00 – 12:50 pm
IT District Showcase Panel: Best Practices and Case Studies
This panel is composed of IT pathway program providers that demonstrate best practices for developing and getting the most out of your IT pathways.
Panelists:
- M. Nanette Barnes, CTAE Director, Richmond County Schools
- Steven Hanh, Cybersecurity Instructor, Evans High School, Columbia County
- Derrick Johnson, Director of Information Technology Security, Fulton County Schools
- Victoria Thomas, CTAE Director, Muscogee County School District
- Moderator: Bryan Cox, Computer Science Specialist, Georgia Department of Education
12:50 – 1:00 pm
BREAK
Optional: 5-minute Stretch break with Go Noodle – “On and Off”
1:00 – 1:50 pm
IT Workforce Panel
The workforce demand for IT careers, including Cybersecurity, Networking, and IT Support, is high and the earning potential is as well. Students that develop these skills will be in great demand and have flexible options regarding career paths. This panel explores some of these career paths.
Panelists:
- Brian W. Benn, Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President, Atlanta Housing Authority
- Alicia Brandon, Corporate Social Responsibility Leader, IBM
- Caple Davis, Director of IT Services, CBITS
- Steven Ferguson, CIO, Technical College System of Georgia
- Keri Fischer, Chief Warrant Officer Four, Cyber Technician and Data Scientist, United States Army
- Moderator: Ryan Mahoney, Manager of Strategic Initiatives, Apple
2:00 – 2:50 pm
IT Pathway Resources Panel: Partners, Curriculum, PD, Competitions, IT pathways through TCSG
The organizations on this panel offer a wide variety of resources such as curriculum, professional development, and industry guest speakers that can help you begin and improve your IT programs.
Presenter:
- Christa Camp, Business Development K-12 Lead for Open P-TECH, IBM CSR
- Nicole Cliff, Cyber DevOps Engineer, Georgia Cyber Center
- Tyler Kinner, STEM Curriculum Development Lead, Georgia Tech Research Institute
- Tracey Wilson, Regional Manager, Southeast, Microsoft’s TEALS program
Facilitator: Eric Toler, Executive Director, Georgia Cyber Center
2:50 – 3:10 pm
Break and Networking
3:00 – 3:30 pm
Thank You and Next Steps
Speakers:
- Bryan Cox, Computer Science Program Specialist, Georgia Department of Education
- Lien Diaz, Director of Educational Innovation and Leadership, Constellations Center for Equity in Computing
Closing Remarks from Caitlin Dooley, Deputy Superintendent, Teaching and Learning, Georgia Department of Education
3:30 – 4:30 pm
Fireside Chat with Implementation Cohorts
Join us for a fireside chat with district leaders who will discuss how computer science education has impacted their schools, teachers, and students.
Speakers:
- Erin Rehberg, Digital Learning and Media Services Coordinator, Thomas County School District
- Rob Garber, Engineering Teacher, STEM Lead, TSA State Lead, Ben Hill County School District
- Victoria Thomas, CTAE Director, Muscogee County School District
- Moderator: Bryan Cox, CS Specialist, GaDOE