Shanna Bohrer (She/Her)

Shanna Bohrer began teaching science 15 years ago because she knew science class could be better. After a decade in the classroom, she shifted into Computer Science, driven by her love of learning new things. That move led her to the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA), where she first began exploring equity in education. Growing up in the South, equity wasn’t often part of the conversation, but through CSTA she learned what authentic equity work looks like.

As chapter president and now treasurer of CSTA Alabama, Shanna has worked to bring these ideas home. She introduced an equity-focused Coursera course to the Alabama chapter, recruited and coached an all-girls VEX robotics team, and continues to advocate for students who have historically been overlooked. The realization that she has of autism in 2024 deepened this commitment, especially in supporting neurodivergent students and girls who, like her, might otherwise go unseen or misunderstood.

Currently, she serves on the CSTA Conference Committee and enjoys connecting with educators nationwide to build stronger, more inclusive communities. Outside of work, she’s married with two children, Trinity and Anaken, and loves her black cat, Nox, who frequently joins Zoom calls.