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WeTeach_CS Summit 2025
June 9-10, 2025
Renaissance Austin Hotel - 9721 Arboretum Blvd, Austin, TX 78759
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PANEL: Defining Barriers and Advancing Computer Science Education in Rural Texas Schools
Tuesday June 10, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT
Brazos (Upstairs)
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.

CS and/or Cybersecurity Content Knowledge Level Required: Everyone. No prior knowledge required.
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Cheri Bortleson

Excel Education Program Manager, Miccrosoft
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Candyce Monroe

Director of Learning, Ed Farm
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 →
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Janna Smith

Program Coordinator, Education Service Cwnter, Region 5
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Elizabeth White

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 →
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Amy Carrell

Director of WeTeach_CS; EPIC Director of Outreach, Texas Advanced Computing Center
Current ProjectsWeTeach_CS (Director)Texas Computer Science Pipeline (PI)Texas Computer Science Leadership Network (PI, Co-PI)Code.org Regional Partner (Lead for Texas)
Tuesday June 10, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT
Brazos (Upstairs)
  Leadership, K-12

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