WeTeach_CS Summit 2025: Full Schedule

June 9-10, 2025
Renaissance Austin Hotel - 9721 Arboretum Blvd, Austin, TX 78759
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9:45am CDT

Power of the Portrait: Art Meets Code to Inspire Girls in CS

Monday June 9, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CDT

Trinity A

Join Code/Art for a dynamic workshop that explores the exciting blend of art and coding to make computer science more accessible and appealing. Participants will engage in a hands-on self-portrait lesson using JavaScript. They will also learn techniques for classroom implementation, explore a gallery of student-coded portraits, and learn about Code/Art’s self-portrait coding competition for girls. This single lesson offers a powerful way for educators to shape students' perceptions of computer science, fostering creativity and inclusion in CS. This workshop is designed for grade 3-12 educators, especially art and computer science teachers.

Presenters

Amy Renshaw

CEO and Founder, Code/Art

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyaustinrenshaw/

Lisa Hauser

Chief Learning Officer, Code/Art

Lisa Hauser is the Chief Learning Officer at Code/Art with over 24 years of experience teaching computer science and mathematics in Miami public schools. A passionate advocate for increasing female representation in tech, Lisa was instrumental in launching Code/Art, driven by her... Read More →

Monday June 9, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
Trinity A

Broadening Participation, K-12

12:45pm CDT

Creativity and Innovation: Developing Mental Models to Incorporate the Design Process K-5

Monday June 9, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT

Trinity A

Presenters

Joseph Vega

Elementary CS Education Specialist, TACC

I joined TACC in February 2025 as an Elementary Computer Science Education Specialist. I previously served as a bilingual Spanish educator and instructional coach with Pflugerville ISD. My experience includes leading teacher improvement initiatives, designing professional learning... Read More →

Monday June 9, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Trinity A

Integrating Computational Thinking / Computer Science / Cybersecurity into other subjects, K-5

2:00pm CDT

ComputeHer Science: Amplifying the Female Voice in CS

Monday June 9, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

Trinity A

The purpose of this presentation is to promote and support increased female representation in computer science programs within schools by identifying barriers, discussing successful initiatives, and highlighting the importance of
diverse perspectives in tech. This presentation will explore ways educators, administrators, and communities can encourage young women to pursue computer science, fostering an environment where all students feel motivated, supported, and empowered to engage and excel in the field.

Presenters

Michelle Shomo Pierce

5-8 Computer Science Teacher, Mallard Creek STEM Academy

http://dot.cards/michelleshomopierce

Ebonie Campbell

CTE Teacher, Maury High School

https://www.instagram.com/eacampbell58/?hl=en

Monday June 9, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Trinity A

Broadening Participation, Middle School and High School (Grades 6-12)