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Regional STEM & Computer Science Showcase

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Colorado Convention Center, InnEdCO Playground

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Presenters

Ty Ackerman

Bobbie Bastian

CS Teacher

FutureForward at Bollman

Bobbie Bastian is a Computer Science teacher at FutureForward at Bollman in Adams 12 Five Star Schools, where she teaches AP CSA, Cybersecurity, Networking and Senior Projects. Bobbie is the Past President of the Colorado Chapter of CSTA and is the CACTE ETMA division President-elect. She has over 17 years of teaching experience in both elementary and secondary levels. Bobbie was a member of the Colorado Computer Science Standards Committee and the National K-12 Cybersecurity Standards Committee. She is passionate about Computer Science and is a Code.org facilitator for AP CSP, and AP CSA workshops.

Kay Bolerjack

STEAM Teacher

CHWS :Englewood public schools
@kbolerjack
@kayabolerjack

Lifelong learning, STEAM Teacher and innovation specialist with a teaching experience in technology, STEAM and 3rd grade. I’ve taught in Englewood for 11 years and in Littleton for over 18 years. My educational experience has been in elementary and I have a passion for integrating technology and community into learning experiences. I strive to inspire students and colleagues to find their “why” in life, with challenges and real world solutions. I’m a huge fan of connecting to like minded people through ISTE Conferences and courses. I’m also part of the Colorado technology community with conferences and connections since tech in education first began.

Elizabeth Castor

Art Teacher

Prairie View High School

Elizabeth Castor has been teaching art since 2002 and has had the pleasure of teaching at all levels (K-12). There is always time to learn new skills and methods. It is important to model for the students that learning can be fun, a little daunting but worth the effort!

Riley Chapman

Amanda Chen

Amanda Chen

Gina Claus

Teacher

Cresthill Middle School - DCSD
@GINA CLAUS
@purpleginac_1

Dan Cornell

3D Animation and Visualization Teacher

Smoky Hill High School

David D

Drone Sports

Aster Defrancesco

Jayal Dhakal

Steel City Codes

Ethan Dorman

Debbie English

FIRST Robotics

Program Partner

Tony English

Executive Director

Colorado FIRST

Acacia Fairmen

Innovation Education Colorado

Petra Fairmen

Ben Forman

Steel City Codes

Wini Gale

Cherry Creek School District

Annetta Gallegos

Program Partner

FIRST Tech Challenge

Katy Garamfel

Liz Gaston

Ed Tech Coach

Jeffco Public Schools

Liz Gaston, Ed Tech Facilitator and Coach at Jeffco Public Schools, CO. Liz brings over 15 years of educational experience. Passionate about technology integration, Liz has led the implementation of STEM/CS programs in schools, and facilitates workshops empowering teachers to use technology to amplify learning across all contents. As a life-long learner herself, Liz strives to inspire others to embrace learning. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the Colorado outdoors through hiking, camping and other adventures.

Chase Holck

Jacobi Holck

Jennifer Jensen

Innovation Lab Specialist

Clear Sky Elementary
@jenteach

I am the founder of the Innovation Lab at Clear Sky Elementary and just completed my 28th year of teaching. I share a variety of digital tools and the principal of Design Thinking with all of our K-6 students. The curriculum in the lab is a combination of STEM and Makerspace, organized within the LAUNCH Cycle. Over the course of the school year, students work through a variety of design challenges: coding, robotics, building with cardboard, circuits, game design, and stop motion animation.

Stephanie Kawamura

Teacher

Pine Lane Elementary

Stephanie Ashworth Kawamura currently teaches multi-subjects in a self-contained, gifted and talented classroom for the Douglas County School District’s Discovery Program. Stephanie holds a B.S. in Human Development and Family studies from Colorado State University and a M.A. in Special Education: Gifted and Talented from the University of Northern Colorado. Student-Created Carnival - Each year about 80 students work together to create a carnival for the entire school population with the goal of raising money for a cause. We will bring several student developed games for participants to play, and will discuss our process and successes.

Linda King

Volunteer

Rocky Mountain BEST Robotics Nonprofit

Hello! I am a 12-year volunteer with free Rocky Mtn BEST Robotics fall education program.

Michael King

Best Robotics

Kristin Kinner

STEM teacher and Board Member InnEdCO

InnEdCo
@Kinnerswinners
@k_kinnerteach

Kristin Kinner is a primary classroom teacher that evolved into a STEM teacher. Her innovative classroom focuses on personalizing learning for students, incorporates design challenges, and builds on community. She has a BA in Elementary Education, a Masters in Reading and Special Education, and a resume filled with professional development and research that is current with today's practice and has been teaching young learners for over 25 years.She serves on the Board of InnEdCO. Email: kkinner@innedco.org Follow her Twitter: @kinnerswinners or @k_kinnerteaches

Shad Lacefield

STEM Learning Coach

@Shad Jordan Lacefield
@Instagram: slacefield_charactereducator

Addison Lewis

Elijah Lewis

Lisa Maas

Media Specialist

American Academy Charter School

Wallace McElroy

Gwynn Moore

Retired Educator

NA
@gimmym

I am a 30-year veteran educator, an ISTE Certified Educator, an active ISTE Community Leader member, and a Colorado InnEdCO Ambassador. I am a retired Instructional Technology/STEM-CTE Teacher from Aurora Public Schools in Aurora, Colorado. As a passionate horse lover and traveler, when I am not horseback riding or enjoying a traveling adventure, I enjoy working with educators to build their passion and understanding of Technology Integration to engage students in learning. I have presented at ISTE since 2010 and Colorado’s ISTE Affiliate InnEdCO since 2007.

Anita Moose

Educational Consultant

203 Technologies
@amooseit

Chamnit Muk

Kiba Nichols

Anna Otto

Computer Science & Online Learning Coordinator

Adams 12 Five Star Schools
@AnnaOtto5280

Anna Otto is passionate about providing students with computer science opportunities and supporting 21st century teaching and learning. As the Computer Science and Online Learning Coordinator for Adams 12 Five Star Schools, she oversees and facilitates the development of the K-12 computer science pathway, supports digital literacy integration into core content areas, and is on the district team responsible for developing AI guidelines & professional learning. Anna is the current CSTA Colorado chapter president and has also served as a 4th and 5th grade teacher, research methods instructor, middle school tech and applied tech teacher, and a tech trainer.

Dan Park

Steel City Codes

Rebecca Parrent

FIRST LEGO League Program Partner

Colorado FIRST

Rebecca is an accomplished educator with expertise in robotics, coding, AR/VR, and game design since 2004. She's presented at prestigious events like InnEdCo and ISTE, showcasing her work in innovative learning. With a Master of Education in Curriculum Design and STEM and a Bachelor of Science in Music & Media, she's authored curriculum for various organizations. Currently, Rebecca plays a pivotal role in supporting over 300 FIRST LEGO League teams in Colorado, organizing numerous tournaments annually. Her diverse skill set and dedication to education mark her as a leader in STEAM education.

Eric Richard

Executive VP

Drone Sports Inc

Marnie Roush

Jeffco

Julie Stewart

K-8 STEM Director

Challenge to Excellence/DCSD
@JulieStewartEDU
@mamajulesedu

Julie is a K-8 STEM Director at Challenge to Excellence Charter School in Parker, Colorado. She was an inaugural recipient of EdTechTeam's grant for classroom tablets, leading a successful pilot program. Collaborating with Google on past initiatives, Julie's expertise is showcased through her featured role in teaching videos promoting classroom innovation. As an academic dean for student interns, she helps guide lesson planning while also supporting fellow educators. With over 30 years of teaching experience, Julie presents at conferences including ISTE and InnEdCO where she shares insights on topics ranging from 21st Century Learning Spaces to STEAM education.

Jack Suarez

Kaelan Szumny

Rebecca Tessarolo

Instructional Technology Coordinator

Cherry Creek School District
@beccatessarolo
@_becctess

Becca Tessarolo, an Instructional Technology Coordinator, coach, and teacher, brings over six years of experience to edtech. Specializing in coaching and professional learning, Becca has spearheaded school and district-wide initiatives tailored to the needs of students and staff. Her commitment to teacher development is evident in her diverse roles. Becca holds a Master's degree in Educational Technology from Michigan State University and is passionate about empowering teachers to transform classroom experiences through evolving technology.

Nate Ubowski

Dr. Geeta Verma

Founder

Livedx

Geeta Verma is a tenured professor of science education at the University of Colorado Denver. Her research interests focus on (in)equity issues in science education. In her work as a STEM education professor, she noticed the student success challenges faced by minoritized, underserved, and under-sourced students. She wanted to address the equity gap experienced by minoritized students and desperately wanted to do something to honor students’ backgrounds. And to create success pathways by converting their experiences into educational credentials to supplement their academic achievements. She founded LivedX (Lived experiences) an Artificial Intelligence powered online Credit for Prior learning platform.

Ashley Vidulich

Boulder Valley School District

Anya Weins

FIRST LEGO League Discover & Explore

Sienna Winter

Landon Wood

Grant Yoder

Innovation Education Colorado

Session description

In collaboration with Colorado CSTA and ROCK CS, Colorado's Premier Computer Science in Education Conference, experience how Colorado educators and students are engaging in computer science concepts and computational thinking in an effort to prepare them for any career—from architecture to zoology.

Regional STEM & Computer Science Showcase

,
Colorado Convention Center, InnEdCO Playground

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Regional STEM & Computer Science Showcase

, Colorado Convention Center, InnEdCO Playground

Presenters

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Colorado Convention Center, InnEdCO Playground