In rural Texas school districts, students often face unique challenges in accessing quality computer science (CS) education. This panel brings together educators, community partners, and industry experts to discuss practical strategies and innovative solutions.
Join us to explore best practices for expanding access to CS education, fostering partnerships, leveraging technology, and empowering teachers through professional development. Discover how we can continue to build capacity in rural areas with the tools to help students to thrive in a digital world.
Candyce Monroe is an educator that believes in the transformative power of creativity and innovation in the classroom. Throughout her career, she has worked to provide science, technology, engineering, and math-based learning experiences for her students. Candyce started her educational... Read More →
CTE Engineering Teacher, GT District Coordinator, Hawkins ISD
Elizabeth White is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University and is an Andrew Carnegie Scholar for the School of Design. She spent 13 years as a software and UI experience designer for several software companies and then made a career switch to teaching. She currently teaches 1st-12th... Read More →
Join the 2024 National CyberPatriot Semifinals participants and club leaders for an engaging session, as well as the current Texas state champion CyberPatriot team who will share their journey to the National Finals in Bethesda, Maryland. Through this student-led panel, attendees will gain insights into effective recruitment strategies, competition preparation, and effective training procedures. Learn how these young cybersecurity experts approached challenges like securing VM images, designing virtual network architectures, and mastering essential security knowledge. The session will also feature a live demonstration of competition scenarios and a Q&A with the champions and leaders.
