Computer science pathways

Mrs. Whitmer is our technology instructor in the Computer Science Pathways where she focuses on student success and academic achievement.  She has been teaching in the Stow-Munroe Falls school district for 25 years and has taught a wide array of coursework over her career including Computer Applications, Business Management, Digital Design (Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator), Web Design, AP Computer Science A and Computer Science Principles, Information Technology, and various computer programming languages including Java, Python, Scratch, Processing, C#, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and SQL.  Mrs. Whitmer's goal is to inspire students to consider the wide array of career opportunities in the IT sector via field trips, guest speakers, competitions, and exploratory opportunities through local organizations such as R.I.T.E. (Northeast Ohio's IT Workforce Alliance), BPA (Business Professionals of America), NCWIT (National Center for Women & Information Technology) , Hyland Software, ConxusNEO Tech Sector, and FortisureIT.

Contact Mrs. Whitmer @ st_whitmer@smfcsd.org | 330-689-5300 x 709023

Mr. Decker is our English instructor in Programming and Software Development. He has been teaching English in the program since 2015 and is enthusiastic about helping students grow as learners. The English component has an emphasis on Computer Programming including technical writing, program documentation, project management, proposals and presentations in addition to common core English standards. Mr. Decker’s goal is to teach critical thinking skills within each of his students and to help prepare them for a bright future after high school.  

Contact Mr. Decker at st_decker@smfcsd.org