My name is Elaine Griggs. I am teaching this course. I have been teaching robotics, math and computer science at public schools in MA for 20 years. I am a trained youth pastor. I have been leading after school programming and summer camps for 20 years. I have been recognized through educator awards including NCWIT, CSTA, Mass-Tech; Nasa, and Education2.0. I facilitate CS PD for teachers nationally through ECS- Exploring Computer Science, a researched based curriculum in CS for high school learners.
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Research data show increased confidence, grades, mathematical number sense and academic interest as students actively learn computer science concepts. Students apply computational thinking practices.
ED2.0 Leadership Award
CS4Youth Founder & Executive Director Elaine Griggs accepts Educational Leadership Award at ED2.0 Summit; March 2024 LasVegas, NV.