Bradley Ditto (He/Him)

Bradley Ditto is a Grade 4 teacher and technology education specialist in Allegany County Public Schools (ACPS) in Maryland. With a background in elementary and technology education, Brad is committed to making computer science and AI accessible to younger learners. He is one of the main volunteers with the REACT Organization (Robotics and Engineering in Allegany County Together), a nonprofit providing K-12 robotics and engineering outreach. Brad volunteers with the Allegany Museum, where he created a Young George Washington Chabot and is developing a museum kiosk to engage visitors with local history through interactive technology. He has led professional development and afterschool programs educating students about artificial intelligence, including presentations at the local library and community programs, and spoke at Future Ready Maryland at UMBC. He authored a book on OR comments for teachers, published in 2024. Currently pursuing his Computer Science teaching certification, Brad develops innovative approaches to integrating CS with place-based learning and local history, focusing on narrowing equity gaps in elementary CS education.