Computer Science & Digital Learning Coordinator with Monterey County Office of Education *My opinions are my own*
Monterey, California
Joined January 2013
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Join California's FIRST Computer Science Models of Practice Summit!
📅 June 20, 2025 | 📍Monterey Conference Center
🕗 8 AM - 3 PM
✨ 16 sessions, speaker flash talks, and professional learning stipends available for LEA teams! Collaborate, scale your CS initiatives, and ignite innovation. FREE for individual attendees!
👥 Teams register here: bit.ly/42urPXy
🙋 Individuals register here (no cost!): bit.ly/3BC3rbA
@MCOE_Now
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🌟 A culminating statewide event
🌟 Proven practices in CS education
🌟 Actionable strategies for your system
Don’t miss the Models of Practice Summit
📅 June 23 | San Diego
🔗 calmscs.org/computer-science
@SanDiegoCOE @CSTASanDiego @SDstemecosystem @SanDiego_CUE @SDCOE4Educators
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📚✨ Calling 4th–8th grade educators! Join us for the STEAM Author & Illustrator Showcase at SDCOE. Explore how books spark curiosity across science, math & CS.
🗓️ March 2, 2026 | 4–6 PM
🔗 sdcoe.k12oms.org/1022-275490
@SanDiegoCOE @CSTASanDiego @SDstemecosystem @SanDiego_CUE
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Save the date! The 7th Annual C-STEM Symposium will be held at CSU San Bernardino on March 12, 2026 hosted by UCD C-STEM and San Bernardino City USD. Discover cutting-edge ideas and practical tools to inspire your classroom—register today! tinyurl.com/c-stem-symposium…
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🎉💻 Today CUSD welcomed 150+ California educators for the CAL-MSCS Computer Science Community of Practice (CoP) during Computer Science Week! Guests explored @ClintonLions, @MightyTarbabes & @davisgenerals to see our award-winning STEM programs in action. 🚀📚
#ComptonUnified
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Think Like a Programmer: Literacy Strategies for Students wonderexplorelearn.com/think… via @kat_goyette with reference to lesson ideas from @MrRodGarcia @techcoachjuarez #cvtechtalk #csforca
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Counselors, EVERY student deserves access to high-quality #STEM education – and YOU can help make that happen!
Join us for #SpringIntoCS to learn how you can bring #CSEd to your school. Reg in graphic. @SanDiegoCOE @CSTASanDiego @SDstemecosystem @SanDiego_CUE @UCSDCREATE
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And that concludes the 2024 @cascience conference! Thank you to all the science leaders that helped make this an incredible week. I’m excited to bring some great resources back to Monterey County 🌿🧬🧪🔭
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So many dreams have come true this year in my education career, and this week has been one of the highlights! Thrilled to have our dream team of educators from Stanislaus County coming together to dive into how we can integrate science, computer science, environmental literacy, and civic engagement. @scoecomm #STEM #EnvironmentalLiteracy #CSTAEquityFellows #CivicEngagement
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@MCOE_Now's #ALLIN4Equity conference was nothing short of amazing! So happy to have joined! #csequity #csforca
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🎉 Join us for the Monterey County "All In for Equity" Conference on Nov 2, 2024! We’re excited to feature inspiring leaders in Computer Science and Equity:
🔹 Dr. Sharisa Chan - Associate Director, CS Equity Project @UCLA_CenterX. Learn about CS Identity Activities for Equity in the Classroom!
🔹 Dr. Sathya Narayanan - CS Professor @CSUMB. Discover scalable programs for student success in the CS industry!
🔹 Jacob Jun - CTE CS Teacher @RanchoSchool. Explore his innovative lessons on ethical CS and career pathways!
🔹 Andrea Sanchez - K-12 STEAM Program Assistant @HartnellCollege. Hear about equitable #CS Career Pathways!
📍 Monterey Conference Center
🗓️ Saturday, Nov 2 | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Register Here: monterey.k12oms.org/1519-247…
📢 Don’t miss Dr. Kate Kinsella at the ALL IN for Equity Conference on Nov 2, 2024!
Her session, Tools for Bolstering Multilingual Learners' Vocabulary Knowledge and Skills, will provide educators with practical strategies to support multilingual learners. Dr. Kinsella’s tools are designed to enhance vocabulary knowledge and improve language outcomes for students from diverse linguistic backgrounds.
🗓️ Nov 2, 2024 | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 Monterey Conference Center
🔗 Register now: monterey.k12oms.org/1519-247…
#inclusiveschools #thrivingcommunities
🌟 Science and Math with Equity in Focus at the ALL IN for Equity Conference on Nov 2, 2024!
🔹 Katie Barthelow - Senior Education Specialist @MontereyAq . Session: Who We Are Matters: The Role of Identity and Empathy in Conservation. Learn how place-based education and empathy in science can drive meaningful conservation!
🔹 Sandhya Raman - Veteran Math Teacher. Session: Social Justice + Mathematical Modeling = Meaningful Learning. Explore how integrating social justice with math can lead to powerful, transformative learning experiences!
🗓️ Nov 2, 2024 | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 Monterey Conference Center
🔗 Register: monterey.k12oms.org/1519-247…
#thrivingcommunities #inclusiveschools
🌟 Excited for the 6th Annual ALL IN for Equity Conference on Nov 2, 2024!
Join us for an inspiring day with keynote speakers:
🔹 Dr. Gholdy Muhammad - Author of Cultivating Genius and Unearthing Joy. Discover how to create culturally responsive teaching environments that foster student learning.
🔹 Dr. Jamila Dugan - Co-author of Street Data. Learn about Radical Dreaming and how to build inclusive, equitable school communities through transformative practices.
🗓️ Nov 2, 2024 | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 Monterey Conference Center
Be part of the conversation on equity and education!
🔗 Register here: monterey.k12oms.org/1519-247…
#InclusiveSchools #ThrivingCommunities
🚀 Excited to announce Dr. Anashay "Teach Em" Wright as a featured speaker at the Monterey County "All In for Equity" Conference!
Topic: AI as an Educational Ally: Empowering Every Student's Voice
📅 Saturday, Nov 2, 2024 | 🕒 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 Monterey Conference Center
Don’t miss this chance to hear how Dr. Wright uses AI to close equity gaps in education and empower students and educators alike!
#InclusiveSchools #ThrivingCommunities
🔗 Register now: monterey.k12oms.org/1519-247…
🎉 Join us for the Monterey County "All In for Equity" Conference on Nov 2, 2024! We’re excited to feature inspiring leaders in Computer Science and Equity:
🔹 Dr. Sharisa Chan - Associate Director, CS Equity Project @UCLA_CenterX. Learn about CS Identity Activities for Equity in the Classroom!
🔹 Dr. Sathya Narayanan - CS Professor @CSUMB. Discover scalable programs for student success in the CS industry!
🔹 Jacob Jun - CTE CS Teacher @RanchoSchool. Explore his innovative lessons on ethical CS and career pathways!
🔹 Andrea Sanchez - K-12 STEAM Program Assistant @HartnellCollege. Hear about equitable #CS Career Pathways!
📍 Monterey Conference Center
🗓️ Saturday, Nov 2 | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Register Here: monterey.k12oms.org/1519-247…
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Congratulations to Gretchen Kelly - MCOE's Employee of the Month! We are so thankful for your time, talents, and dedicated service to our wonderful learning communities! THANK YOU, Gretchen!! 🥳🎉
@MaralinaMilazzo @DrFiggy7 @CA5STEAM @R5ExLearning @parker_ideas @DrRosaHernandez
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We are ready for our 5th annual Math Festival @MCOE_Now! We look forward to welcoming 6-12 graders from @AlisalUSD @VistaVerdeGrizz @MCAKodiaks @CCES_GUSD @SUHSDofficial and many more tomorrow!
