5th: AP Computer Science Principles

6th: conference

7th: AP Computer Science Principles

8th: AP Computer Science A

Mrs. Grounds has been teaching computer science and engineering at Westwood since 2021. In that time, she has taught Computer Science 1, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A, IB Computer Science HL, and Introduction to Engineering.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, University of Texas at Austin

• Bachelor's Degree in Spanish Language Teacher Education, University of Texas at Austin

Extracurricular:

• Hindu Club (2022 - 2023)

Industry Experience:

• Senior Software Engineer at GE Aviation

• Digital Technology Leadership Program at GE Digital

5th: conference

6th: AP Computer Science Principles

7th: Computer Science 1

8th: Computer Science 1

Mr. Jones has been teaching Computer Science at Westwood since 2025. In that time, he has taught Computer Science 1 and AP Computer Science Principles.

Education:

• TBD

Extracurricular:

• TBD

5th: AP Computer Science A

6th: AP Computer Science A

7th: AP Computer Science A

8th: conference

Mr. Kluge has been teaching computer science at Westwood since 2025. In that time, he has taught AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science A.

Education:

• TBD

Extracurricular:

• TBD

Mr. Mickel has been teaching computer science at Westwood since 2003. In that time, he has taught Computer Science 1, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A, Computer Science 3, IB Computer Science SL, and IB Computer Science HL.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science, University of Texas at Austin

• Bachelor of Science in Radio-TV-Film, University of Texas at Austin

Extracurricular:

• UIL Academic Computer Science Coach (2004 - present)

• UIL Academic Coordinator (2018 - 2023)

Recognitions:

• NCWIT Aspirations in Computing, Educator Award (2014)

5th: IB Computer Science HL

6th: IB Computer Science HL

7th: IB Computer Science HL

8th: conference

Mr. Vasquez has been teaching Computer Science at Westwood since 2020. In that time, he has taught AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A, Computer Science 3, IB Computer Science SL, IB Computer Science HL, Mobile Application Development, Digital Forensics, and Cybersecurity.

Education:

• Masters in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Nova Southeastern University

Extracurricular:

• Westwood HackClub (2020 – 2021)

• Technology Student Association (2021 – 2023)

• Crypto Club 

• Cyber Security club

Industry Experience:

• Cipher Informational Solutions/Security, owner

• Northrup Grumman, software engineer

• Siemens, software engineer

• Dunn & Bradstreet, software engineer

• Miami Dolphins, software engineer

• US Navy, search and rescue swimmer