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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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Nurturing the Next Generation of CS Educators: A Space for New and Early Career CS Teachers
Monday June 9, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Brazos (Upstairs)
This workshop is designed to provide a supportive and collaborative environment for new and early career computer science (CS) educators. Participants will be able to connect with peers, share experiences and learn from experts in the field. The workshop will tackle common challenges new CS teachers face, present practical strategies for effective instruction, and explore resources to support professional development.
 
The workshop provides opportunities for participants to learn from and collaborate with their peers, sharing best practices and strategies for effective CS instruction. The networking activities allow participants to connect with other CS educators, building relationships and expanding their professional networks.

CS and/or Cybersecurity Content Knowledge Level Required: Everyone. No prior knowledge required.
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avatar for Anita Debaralen

Anita Debaralen

Anita F. Debarlaben is an Electrical Engineer who became an award-winning STEM educator. Anita has earned several awards, including the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Regional Award for Teaching Excellence. Her journey is complex, and she can relate to students from... Read More →
avatar for Todd Lash

Todd Lash

Director of CS Teacher Education, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Todd Lash is the Director of Computer Science Teacher Education at the University of Illinois. Previously, he worked for twenty years as a K-5 classroom teacher, interventionist, library media specialist, and instructional coach for computer science and computational thinking. Todd’s... Read More →
avatar for Rudy Escobar

Rudy Escobar

STEM and Computer Science Coordinator, Stanislaus County Office of Education
Rudy Escobar is a passionate STEM and Computer Science Coordinator with over a decade of experience advancing inclusive PreK–12 education. With expertise in computer science, artificial intelligence, robotics, physical computing, project-based learning, and NGSS-aligned science... Read More →
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Keya Belt Robinson

Program Design and Innovation Manager, National Math and Science Initiative
avatar for Toni Dunlap

Toni Dunlap

Computer Science Education Specialist, Texas Advanced Computing Center
Toni Dunlap joined the Expanding Pathways in Computing (EPIC) program at the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) in August of 2024. Utilizing her prior knowledge and experience as a classroom teacher -- teaching computer science (CS) at the 6th - 12th grade level -- Toni develops... Read More →
Monday June 9, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Brazos (Upstairs)
  Broadening Participation, K-12

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