Hi, My name is Jean Moran. I have been teaching math for 4 years in Las Vegas. I started as an ARL teacher and have a background in computer science. This will be the first year teaching computer science. I am an adviser for the Rubik’s Cube Club at our school and also co-adviser for the STEAM club. I love watching college football, especially the Michigan State Spartans, going to the beach, and traveling.
I have three degrees: B.S. in Computer Science, Master’s of Business Administration, and a Master’s of Education. I had finished everything in preparation for obtaining a PHD in Education, and was in the dissertation process, but decided for personal reasons not to continue at the time and thus am consider “ABD.”
I have been teaching in this Computer Programming Career Academy program that is offered through our public education system in Maryland for several years - ADS, AOOD, and AP CS are required components of the program. The java programming courses I mostly taught at local community colleges.
Hi all. My name is Rich. I teach in LAUSD. I have been been primarily a social studies teacher, but have recently transitioned to computer science. I have taught an intro. coding course for a couple of years, but this will be my first year teaching ECS. I am very excited about it, and look forward to learning with and from all of you throughout the coming year.
Hi. I’m Kelly Weddingfeld. I have been teaching for 18 years. I started out as a Science teacher in Middle School and worked my Way up to High School after having my fill of Middle schoolers after 5 years. I have taught in PA an NV. I have been in Clark County School District in Las Vegas for 15 years. I have taught Biology, Earth Science, Physics, IT Essentials (Build and repair PC class), Introduction to Computers, Business Software Applications, and Computer Literacy (6 grade). I have also held an Educational Computing Specialist Position on and off for 7 years.
I am looking forward to adding more computer science to my offerings. I now teach at a fully online school and have a new love of teaching.
My hobbies include reading, working out and Roller Derby, yes it is real and it still exists.
My ECS experience is limited. I am looking forward to the training and working with getting my students excited.
Wow, our paths really mirror each other, though I have been in classroom a bit longer. I have also been a volleyball coach (boys and girls) and currently coach track.
I also have been drifting from science to the tech classes.
My name is Kim Szadek and I am finishing up my 11th year as a Business and Marketing Teacher! I currently teach Personal Finance and Multimedia and Webpage Design, but have also taught a combination of Microsoft Office courses, Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Small Business. In my spare time? HA! I have a full time job, a part time job, and two small children…I do however love to read and to travel. =)
I was going to be a math major in college and backed down from the challenge because many of my fellow students did not enjoy their math courses. Hats off to you!
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8th Grade Science has become my ‘specialty’ over the past 18 years. I started in Elementary school and moved to Junior High after 4 years so I could coach. Since then I have taught AVID and PE, but mostly 7th and 8th grade science.
I have since earned my masters degree in Educational Technology and my private pilot’s license. I am worried about implementing the NGSS science standards in a California Middle School, but I am hoping that integrating computer science into my classroom will help me make the transition.
Ned Oistacher
I have been teaching courses in International Business, International Finance & Law, Business Internship, and Introduction to Information Technology. Throughout my teaching career have focused on Collaborative Project Based Learning utilizing the Integration of Technology into the Curriculum. I focus on “Critical Thinking” as a strategy to get students to think “Outside of the Box” as a an approach to getting students to think differently than by being in a “Rote Learning & Memorization Environment”
I bring 39 Years of Professional Business Experience in which it has been divided as Practitioner in Private Industry, Entrepreneurial Business Owner in the Finance Industry, and as Educator teaching at the high school level.
I enjoy outdoor activities, travel, and time spent with my family. I am looking forward to becoming a part of the Code.org Teaching Cohort.
Hello. My name is Jeff Freeman and I’m entering my second year of teaching at Hollywood Hills High in Hollywood Florida. My first year, I split my classes by teaching an “Introduction to Law” 3 periods a day and PhotoShop/Dreamweaver/Video Production the other 3. I’m also in charge of the schools TV station and preparing the daily announcements.
In my spare time, I’m a filmmaker. I’ve Written/Directed one feature film and several short films. I’m also on a lifelong quest to lose weight.
Hello, My name is Tom Culpepper. Next year will be my first teaching computer science. For the last 7 years, I’ve taught high school math. Prior to teaching math, I taught English in Japan for a couple of years. I majored in computer science in college so I still remember a little bit about coding. My hobbies are working in the yard, scale modeling, and serving in the Georgia Army National Guard.
Hello My name is Gina. I have been teaching students with special needs in a self contained setting for 8 years. I teach ELA, science, social studies and math. I also teach a STEM course as an elective. In the past I have worked with Mozilla and through that experience learning a little about coding and programming.
Hi, my name is Lerah. I am a business and instructional technology high school teacher. I have been teaching in public education for 14 years. Subjects taught include: Accounting, Personal Finance, MSITA, Multimedia and Webpage Design, Career Management, Enterpreneurship, Computer Applications, etc. I am new to the ECS curriculum and is looking forward to the PD that has been developed for the course. My hobbies and interests include hanging out with my siblings, socializing, walking, but most of all Traveling.
Hello, my name is Mike and this is my 28th year of teaching. I have come a long way since the punch card days. I have taught 5 to 6 programming languages over the years but am just getting back into it this year after taking a break teaching more Business and Career Tech classes the last few years. I am very excited about getting back to the programming aspect. The last 15 years have been in the Forsyth County School District which borders Atlanta GA on the north.
I enjoy coaching wrestling, playing tennis, biking, camping and watching my 3 children grow into young adults.
My name is Patty Christopher and this is my 9th year teaching mostly middle school English/Reading and technology. Now I teach High school English.
My hobbies include travel, good food and family.
Hello, my name is Lawrence. I have been teaching over 20 years. Business Education was my major, however, I have taught biology and English as well. Currently, I teach computer applications and keyboarding classes. I have been interested in learning how to code and then teaching how to code for quite some time. I am new to the ECS curriculum.
When I am not teaching in school, I enjoy fishing, reading, and watching my kids play sports.
Hello. My name is Shannon Anderson-Rush and have have been teaching Business Education, Information Technology, and Computer Science for over 20 years. I have taught Web and Digital Design in Georgia for the past 15 years and develop my own websites for the courses that I teach. I teach both face to face and virtual.
When I am not teaching, I enjoy reading and watching baseball. I never leave home without a book.
Hello, My name is Jesse White. I have been a high school math teacher for 16 years. I have taught every level of math and currently teaching stats, precalculus and AP Calc AB. In one school I taught computer maintenance and repair. Most of my computer skills come from 22 years in the Air Force where my first programming language was Basic and the Fortran. I have always been interested on using technology in my teaching and now I will get to share the joy of using technology with more students.
In my spare time I am the high school swim coach, I also swim competitively for myself as well as riding my bike 80 to 100 miles each weekend. I love many more outdoor activities.
This will be mine and our schools first year with ECS and look forward to many more.
My name is Angela Blair. I am in my 14th year of teaching Business & Marketing Technology at the secondary level. My schedule changes yearly, but I’ve taught Accounting, Careers, Computer Applications, Desktop Publishing, Student Store, Trojan Publishing, Graphics I and II, and Work Experience. Next year will be the first time I have taught ECS and I am looking forward to the challenges and successes ahead.
For fun, I enjoy 
camping with my 
family and 
friends, riding 4-wheelers, 
fishing, and 
traveling. 
My Name is Steve Fletcher, and I have been teaching biology and chemistry and biology for the past 10 years. In my prior career, I worked with computers as a programmer, analyst, designer, and a manager. I have done everything from basic programming to managing an IS department for an insurance company, as well as consulting with a number of different industries. I noticed that a lot of participants have cycling as a hobby–maybe we should organize a group ride after a class session in June.