Asst. Prof & Program Director STE(A)M Programs

Project {FUTURE} P.I.

 College of Ed Teacher, Instructional Coach, Curriculum leader across K-12 in MA, NY, and CT, Weston PS Science & Technology Curriculum leader

Research- identity dev in teachers/students exploring STEM areas 

B.A. Elementary Ed/Biology, Ph.D. Science Education 

Professor of Computer Science, Marquette University 

Teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in CS at Marquette University.

Active research agenda in Computer Science as well as Computer Science Education K-12.

B.S., M.S. & PhD in Computer Science 

Project Future Coordinator

Experience supporting STEM-focused school teams

Director of Professional Development Services, CES

Sustained experience leading and advising district- and

region-level staff and curriculum development 

B.S. and M.A. in Special Education, CAS in Human Resources

Former Graduate Research Assistant for Project {Future}.

Graduated SUNY Albany class of 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Digital Forensics and Criminal Justice. Expected Masters Degree in Computer Science.

Project {FUTURE} web assistant and Coding club teacher.

Coach Project {FUTURE}

Susan is a certified science teacher. She has worked on three National Science Foundation Grants and is a CSforALL certified SCRIPT Facilitator, a member of the ECEP (Expanding Computing Education Pathways) Connecticut team, and was co-chair of the CSforCT Summit. 

Graduate Research Assistant for Project {Future}.

Graduated Sacred Heart University with a BS in STEM in May 2022. 

Expected Masters in the Art of Teaching May 2023 

Currently a building intern at Naramake Elementary School in Norwalk CT

Associate Prof., Dir. of Special Education Programs

Project {FUTURE} CO P.I.

Sally's research sits at the intersection of general and special education and supports teachers in implementing evidence-based practices in writing instruction and writing to learn across disciplines

B.A. Women Studies and Communication

M.S. Elementary Education

 Ph.D. Special Education 

Facilitator 

Chinma is a mathematics and computer science teacher at the Greater Hartford Academy of Mathematics and Science and CREC’s Academy of Aerospace and Engineering in Hartford, Connecticut 

She has served as the President of the Connecticut Chapter of the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA), and a member of the Computer Science Advocacy Leadership Team. 

Facilitator

Dr. Sharon Jones, Ed.D is the founder and CEO of the dot. Consulting and the non-profit Dottie Rose Foundation, where she leads and implements technology focused education and innovation.

She is a national award winning Computer Science educator in the public school system and for corporate training. She has presented and been published nationally and internationally on data analytics, educational practices and technology. She serves as a member of the National Small Business Leadership Council, where she represents North Carolina.

Facilitator 

Melissa is a self proclaimed EdTech Geek, is passionate about the integration of technology in the classroom, through application, sharing through PLN’s and ongoing professional development. 

 For the past 24 years she has had a continual focus on technology integration. In her current capacity as a Technology Specialist, she interacts with 610 students, staff and administrators. She is a Code.org facilitator, a Google Certified Educator Level 1, an avid Tweeter, and is a contributing member of various online communities to help support technology infusion in all classrooms.

Facilitator

Mrs. Becky Muller has been an educator for over 29 years. Currently, she is the Digital Literacy and Technology teacher at STEM Magnet Lab School K-8. She is a Google Certified Innovator, Google Certified Educator 1-2, Raspberry Pi Certified Educator and a certified Code.org trainer for CS Discoveries. Becky holds a Masters in Ed Tech from Boise State. 

She has presented on various topics at ISTE(International Society for Technology in Education), numerous Google Summits, InnEdCo (Innovative Education Colorado) and Highway 21, Adams 12 District Technology Conference. Becky is a strong supporter of Computer Science for all. Currently Becky has three coding clubs after school at STEM Lab. 

Facilitator 

Daniel Schaeffel is a K-5 STEAM teacher at Rocky Ridge Elementary in Hoover, AL. He has a Masters in Elementary Education and has been an educator for 15 years. Since he has a strong passion for integrating computer science, Daniel is very excited to help bring CS to classrooms across the state, and strongly believes the opportunities this professional development provides teachers with the necessary tools to give their students a priceless educational future.

Facilitator

Elementary educator with a passion for computer science!