The two workshop leaders for the second DCCE are Ria Galanos and Briana Morrison who both participated in the first DCCE.
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Ria Galanos
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Ria is in her ninth year teaching high school mathematics and computer science and has worked at Centennial High School in Roswell, GA for her entire teaching career. She is in her 7th year teaching AP Computer Science. She has been certified as an AP Computer Science teacher by the College Board, was a member of the Georgia Performance Standards curriculum revision committee for computing, has served as a reader for the AP Computer Science exam for the past three years, and has served as a reviewer for the College Board's AP audit for computer science teachers. She is also a National Board Certified Teacher Candidate in mathematics. In addition to teaching, she coaches cheerleading, sponsors the senior class council, coordinates the school's graduation ceremony, and is the school webmaster. She holds a bachelor's in Aeronautical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a master's in Secondary Math Education from Virginia Tech, and an advanced teaching diploma from Emory. |
Galanos@fultonschools.org |
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Briana is an Assistant Professor at Southern Polytechnic State University. Before joining academia, she worked as a software developer for IBM for eight years. She has been at SPSU for 13 years and is currently the Computer Science and Software Engineering undergraduate coordinator. Her research interests include computer science education, assessment, and gender issues. She holds a bachelor's in Computer Engineering from Tulane University and a master's in Computer Science from SPSU.
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bmorriso@spsu.edu
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Teacher Participants
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Kay is an instructor at Dalton State College with a B.S. in Computer Science and an M.S in Information Systems, both from Kennesaw State University, where she first began teaching. Her primary background is in software development for NRC, Dept. of Energy (18 years), and locally at IBM. She is very concerned about security and programmers in the USA, and regularly attends the annual Information Security Curriculum Development in this endeavor. |
kwagner@daltonstate.edu |
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Chunlei is an Associate Professor at Valdosta State University. Before joining VSU, he worked as a System Architect in Lucent Technology Bell Labs for three years. He also taught in Wuhan University and in Troy State University. He currently teaches various computer science courses, including programming, engineering computing, computer organization, operating systems, Java and C programming languages, and e-commerce. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Wuhan University and a Ph.D. from Ohio State University. |
cliu@valdosta.edu |
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Reinald has been teaching middle-school and high-school math and computer science for almost 20 years- including 5 years at an all-girls Catholic school in NJ, and 10 years at Marist School. At Marist, he teaches a variety of programming electives and is eager to explore ways to increase enrollment in computer science, foster a balance in gender in these courses, and design new classes that enable students to become creative and productive innovators and problem-solvers. Reinald has coached soccer, and volleyball; moderated MOSAIC (a peace, justice and diversity group); and co-moderated FBLA as a new avenue for involving students in departmental electives. He holds a BA in Political Science from Swarthmore College, and a MA in Private School Leadership from Teachers College, Columbia University.
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yoderr@marist.com
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Crystal Furman
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Crystal is in her 12th year of teaching. She spent 9 years teaching computer science and math at Gowanda High School, in Gowanda, NY. There she taught AP Computer Science in both C++ and Java, web design, computer applications, and math. She also spent her last year there as an adjunct professor for a local community college, which allowed high school students to receive college credit directly. She moved to Georgia 3 years ago, and has been teaching AP Computer Science and Beginning Programming at Brookwood High School for the past 2 years. In addition to teaching, she sponsors a Key Club and a Computer and Robotics Club. She holds a MA in Mathematics Education from the University at Buffalo.
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crystal_furman@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
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Marlena teaches high school students at the GIVE Center Alternative School in Gwinnett County. This is her first year teaching AP Computer Science and Beginning Programming. She also teaches Computing in the Modern World, Web Design, Computer Applications, and Video Broadcast Journalism. She teaches online for Gwinnett County as well. This is her 6th year of teaching. Previously she was in the military and working in the corporate world in the HR and Information Systems fields as a network administrator. She holds a BS in Management, a MA in Elementary Education, an Educational Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership and is currently working on her dissertation for her Doctorate in Educational Leadership.
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Marlena_Booker@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
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Pam is a teacher at North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, GA. This is her 5th year teaching at the high school level and her 2nd year at NCHS. She teaches classes in Beginning Programming, Intermediate Programming, Computing in the Modern World, and Marketing. This will be her first year teaching AP Computer Science. In addition to her years in teaching, she has 20+ years of experience in Information Technology in all levels of application programming, systems analysis, and management with a concentration in banking and insurance. Ms. Shattles also coaches volleyball, sponsors DECA, runs the school store and has started a new computer club called CATS (Computer And Technology Soutions). She holds a B.S. degree in Business Administration from The College of St. Rose in Albany, NY. |
pamela.shattles@cobbk12.org
pashattles@hotmail.com |
Joseph Palmour |
Joseph is teacher at North Oconee High School, just outside of Athens, Georgia, where he teaches AP Computer Science and a wide variety of mathematics courses. He believes that our education system is doing a disservice to students by not providing them with a computing education that reflects the ubiquitous nature of computing in the world they live in. He holds a BS in Mathematics and Computer Science and an MEd in Mathematics Education from the University of Georgia, and will complete an EdS from the University of Georgia in Gifted and Creative Education in the Summer of 2010.
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jpalmour@oconee.k12.ga.us
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