Teachers
Jenny Hinz-Roscoe
Teacher
Mrs. Hinz-Roscoe teaches Exploring Computer Science, Computer Programming 1 and Android Application Development 1. In her seven years of teaching experience, her favorite courses include android application development, web development and video game design. A die hard Buckeye fan, Mrs. Hinz-Roscoe got her undergraduate and first Master's degree from The Ohio State University. Her love for hands-on-learning led her to a second master's degree from Miami University, where she was inspired to adopt an inquiry and investigation approach to learning Computer Science in her classroom. Outside of the classroom, she runs a non-profit conservation organization (Urban-Eco), travels the world looking for adventure, loves to dance and lives to see the Buckeyes play football. O-H!
Email: jhinz@cps.edu
Leon Kim
Teacher, Autonomous Vehicle Coach
This will be Mr. Kim’s 14th year teaching and 4th year at Lane. “After 9 great years at Curie, I was lucky to have an amazing opportunity to work at a world-class CS department and school at Lane.” Mr. Kim is the coach of the autonomous vehicle team. Outside the classroom, Mr. Kim likes to play soccer, snowboard, golf, bike, and travel. “My goal is for all students to see the importance of computer science to the world and how it can bring you opportunities in all careers.”
Email: lhkim@cps.edu
Daniel Law
Teacher, Department Chair, FIRST Robotics Assistant Coach, Citizen of Planet Earth
I’ve been a CS teacher for 17 years. Department chair for 7 years. Currently, I’m teaching AP Computer Science A and our Physical Computing Lab course. I’ve was on the executive leadership team for the Chicago chapter of the CSTA for 3 years. I’ve been an Exploring Computer Science facilitator for 5 years. I’ve was an Exploring Computer Science coach for 2 years. I’ve worked with the James Dyson Foundation and taught a series of workshops on making and electronics. I’ve been one of the high school partner on the Lane of Things project for 4 years. I’ve been a FIRST Robotics Competition coach for 7 years. I’ve was a FIRST Tech Challenge coach for 6 years. I’ve was also the coach for the all-girls FTC team for 3 years. I’ve was the sponsor for the Girls Who Code Club for 4 years. I’ve was our NCWIT AspireIT (Middle School Girls Camp) Program Partner for 3 years.
Awards
Email: drlaw@cps.edu
Jeff Solin
NBCT Teacher, Department Beard, LTMaker Lab Director
Jeff is a Computer Science / Making teacher in his 21st year in CPS. Jeff is a founding member and leadership team member of the Chicago chapter of the Computer Science Teachers Association. He is one of the original team members that helped bring the Exploring Computer Science curriculum to Chicago Public Schools. ECS has brought equitable and accessible Computer Science education to thousands of underrepresented students in Chicago Public Schools. He is heavily involved in bringing the Maker Movement into schools and turned an old cafeteria at Lane into a fully-equipped 4000 sqft makerspace, the LT Maker Lab (ltmakers.org Twitter: @LTMakers). Jeff designed and built the lab, wrote the curriculum for the course and currently teaches over 150 students in the space each day. He is currently collaborating on projects, curriculum development, and professional development with The James Dyson Foundation, Argonne National Labs, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, University of Chicago, Indiana University, and the National Science Foundation. Above all things CS, Jeff likes kickin’ it with his wife Sarah and their two kids Sunshine (20) and Milo (17 and a current senior at Lane). Also, I-O!
Awards
University of Chicago Outstanding High School Teacher Award (2007)
Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction Award (2007)
Email: jbsolin@cps.edu
Amy Wozniak
Teacher, and so much more
Ms. Wozniak came to Lane Tech nine years ago from Von Steuben. After nine years at Von Steuben, it was a hard decision to leave but she did it because she knew that Lane Tech was building a world class CS department and she wanted to be a part of it. Looking back, Ms. Wozniak is so happy she took the risk to change schools, because that world class CS department is now a reality. Ms. Wozniak loves building relationships with her students and she loves to see what the future has in store for them. She knows that learning is a process that never ends and she is always willing to learn new technologies herself. In her free time she can be found making her own line of jewelry products, running, biking or traveling.
Awards
Email: ajwozniak@cps.edu
Robert Berg
Teacher, Ultimate Frisbee Sponsor/Coach, Codelab Sponsor
Rob arrived at Lane Tech in 2016 after ten years teaching mathematics and computer science in Plainfield, Illinois. He came to Lane Tech because of a chance encounter with a bearded man, a dog, and some awesome people doing awesome things. You can ask him for the full story. Rob teaches or has taught Exploring Computer Science, Web Development, Programming 1, AP Computer Science A, and Intro to Artificial Intelligence. He strives to have an equitable, inquiry driven classroom and will continue to participate in professional development in order to bring new techniques into the classroom. He is always trying to stay up to date in this ever-changing field. Rob sponsors the Lane Tech Ultimate Frisbee team and coaches the girls team. He also sponsors Codelab, an environment for Lane Tech students to work on their own programming projects and compete in coding competitions. If you ever want to distract him in class, just ask about his daughter, wife, dog, Ultimate Frisbee, Liverpool Football Club, or the Chicago Cubs.
Email: rberg@cps.edu
dan Stone
Teacher
Mr. Stone is entering his fourteenth year of teaching high school classes. This year he is teaching AP Computer Science Principles and Civic Action Through Computer Science, our social science-focused data science class. And Mr. Stone is also a Lane Esports coach, supporting one of Lane's newest competitive teams.
Mr. Stone strongly believes in the interconnectedness of learning in different fields and is passionate about instilling that belief in his students. This philosophy has been a part of Mr. Stone’s life even before teaching, having graduated with a BA in History at UIC with minors in Mathematics, Theater, and English. Mr. Stone spent three years living in Japan, first as an exchange student and then as an English teacher. To teach high school in Chicago, Mr. Stone obtained certification and a MA in Secondary Education at Roosevelt University. Mr. Stone previously taught high school courses in mathematics and social science.
Outside of school, Mr. Stone enjoys spending time with his wife, Louella, and their young sons, Blake and Clark. He also enjoys many types of gaming, all things Star Wars, and consuming an endless list of audiobooks.
Email: dgstone@cps.edu
Jaimin Patel
Teacher
This will be Mr. Patel’s second year at Lane Tech. He teaches Web Development, AP Computer Science Principles and Exploring Computer Science. He completed his Masters at University of Illinois at Chicago in Instructional Leadership. Prior to teaching he was a surgical assistant at an Orthopedic surgical practice. When asked why he chose this profession, he says “because one day i’ll have kids and they’ll need good role models to look up to.” In addition to helping out with other extracurriculars, will sponsor the Lane Tech Code Lab. In his free time, Mr. Patel can be found playing volleyball at the beach, hiking, or watching hockey.
Email: jvpatel@cps.edu
Tenzin Langchung
Teacher
Tenzin Langchung is entering her 5th year teaching and second year at Lane. She is a Lane graduate who is excited to be teaching where her high school experiences started. She started as a Math teacher but now she is exploring Computer Science. This year, she will be teaching Exploring Computer Science and Computer Programming 1. On her spare time, she likes to play Sudoku and dance.
Email: tplangchung@cps.edu
Matthew Yan
Teacher
This is Mr. Yan’s first year as a teacher at Lane Tech, and second as the varsity wrestling coach. He earned his BA from Luther College in northeastern Iowa, where he was one of those people who said he was “from Chicago” but was really from the suburbs. He currently teaches Exploring Computer Science at Lane and hopes to foster a welcoming, collaborative space for students to discover how CS can benefit their lives. In his spare time, he enjoys biking, reading, and traveling, and occasionally writing about himself in the third person.
Email: mjyan1@cps.edu
Brenda Remess
Teacher
Brenda is very excited to join the Lane Tech’s Computer Science Department team this school year. Brenda is currently in her 11th year of teaching computer science. She graduated with a Bachelor in information Technology from Technological Institute of Orizaba, Mexico and a Masters in Education from Concordia University. She has completed 65 hours beyond her Masters devoted to Technology and its integration in the classroom. Brenda has been working to introduce students to computer science for the past 11 years. “It is very important that all students are exposed to computer science as early as possible to prepare them for success in college and their life.
Email: bremess@cps.edu
marta johnson
Teacher
Ms. Johnson has been a CPS teacher since 2012 and joined the Lane staff in 2020. She started her career as a Biology teacher before moving into CS. Before that she taught English for several years in Prague and Budapest. No matter the subject, Ms. Johnson has a passion for teaching and is excited to facilitate her students’ learning. Outside of the classroom, she can be found reading about science, riding her bike, enjoying the lakefront, traveling, and consuming science fiction in all its forms.
Email: msjohnson14@cps.edu
caroline schwartz
Teacher
Ms. Schwartz is joining the Lane CS Department this year and will be teaching Exploring Computer Science and Media Computation. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in Advertising, but began her career in education right after college teaching middle school science in Houston, TX. Ms. Schwartz returned to Chicago and taught Environmental Science at Pritzker College Prep for a few years while she taught herself how to code. Eventually, she started the Computer Science program at Pritzker, got her MA in Differentiated Instruction at Concordia University, and decided she wanted to be a lifelong Computer Science Teacher. Ms. Schwartz loves all things sports and is very excited to be coaching the first Girls Flag Football team at Lane!
Alexandra Jados
Teacher
This will be Ms. Jados’s first year at Lane! After six years of teaching Exploring Computer Science, AP Computer Science Principles and Information Technology in a Global Society at William Howard Taft High School, she is very excited to join Lane’s CS department! She will be teaching Exploring Computer Science and Programming 1. Ms. Jados has a passion for the arts, particularly theatrics and dance. She has coached dance and choreographed musical productions such as Chicago, We Will Rock You and Little Shop of Horrors.
Email: ajados@cps.edu