Computer Science Teachers Association

Dr. Kate Lockwood is in her tenth year of teaching high school computer science at St. Paul Academy in St. Paul, MN, after transitioning from higher education to K–12 teaching. Kate holds her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Michigan and her PhD in computer science from Northwestern University. As co-president of CSTA Minnesota, Kate advocates for expand...

Before I became a teacher, I spent nearly two decades working as an electrical engineer, designing integrated circuits for wireless and mobile communication systems. In that world, nothing “just worked.” Every signal, every circuit, every design choice had a purpose, a limitation, and a tradeoff. A device that looked seamless to the user was always the result of many human de...

Dr. Jie Long is a computer science and CTE teacher at Paradise Valley High School in Phoenix, AZ, where he teaches IT, cybersecurity, Python programming, and AP CSP. He integrates CompTIA A+ and Security+ curricula with hands-on projects that prepare students for industry certifications and careers in technology, and actively advocates for increased opportunities for underrep...

The Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) today announced the selection of its second Responsible AI Fellowship cohort. The prestigious six-month program, made possible in partnership with Google and GenerationAI, will bring together 15 exceptio...

We are excited to announce the winners of the 2026 Board of Directors elections. This year, CSTA members voted to elect six representatives to their Board of Directors for the 2026–2028 term. We want to take the opportunity to introduce you to the newest and continuing members of the CSTA Board of Directors:

Tiffany Henderson
K–8 Representa...