CSTA Equity Fellowship

CSTA Equity Fellow, Cohort 1

Jacqueline “Jackie” Corricelli (She/Her)

Jacqueline “Jackie” Corricelli has been a public school educator since August 2003. As the Pre K-12 Computer Science (CS) Curriculum Specialist for the West Hartford Public School District, Jackie supports her district as a CS advocate, coach, reference, and researcher. In addition, she teaches CS courses at Conard High School. At the state level, Jackie volunteers as Treasurer of the CS Teachers Association (CSTA). At the national level, Jackie is an Advanced Placement (AP) Consultant and a member of the Development Committee for AP CS Principles. Jackie believes CS can and should be integrated in all subjects, Pre K-12. Computational thinking is a way of thinking about and solving problems. CS impacts all disciplines. Jackie is happiest when she works with a team to solve problems. Whether it is a team of students, teachers, coworkers, parents, or business partners, she loves to create and execute new ideas and learn from mistakes made. She is grateful for the support she receives from her family and community.

Jackie has a B.A. in mathematics and statistics from the University of Connecticut and an M.S.Ed. in mathematics secondary education from Westfield State University. She is certified in secondary mathematics and computer science education.

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CSTA Equity Fellow, Cohort 1

Michelle G. Lee (She/Her)

Michelle can make a room of adults feel giddy like kindergarteners, or so she’s told. As a Computer Science Content Specialist for San Francisco Unified, her mission is to severely disrupt patterns of who believes they can be successful at computer science. She lead-authored the district’s Kindergarten computer science curriculum and is co-authoring its upcoming pre-Kindergarten curriculum. Michelle also coaches, co-teaches with, and facilitates hands-on professional development for PK–5 classroom teachers and specialists and, to date, has introduced over 1,100 children to computer science. In 2019, CSTA and Infosys Foundation USA honored Michelle’s commitment to equity at their national conferences.

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CSTA Equity Fellow, Cohort 1

Noelle Valentine (She/Her)

Noelle Valentine is an English academic turned computer science teacher with experience working with rural Alaskan students. She is currently acting as the inaugural president of the CSTA Top of the World chapter. Noelle has served on Alaska’s CS Standards Writing Committee and championed the development of the CS.MatSu pathway in the Matanuska Susitna Borough School District. Driven to increase student access and opportunity, she created an expanded and revitalized Computer Science program for grades 6-12 at her alma mater, Susitna Valley Junior/Senior High School. In addition to building her own Girls Who Code Club, she was a co-founder of MSBSD’s district-wide Girls Who Code Summer Camp.

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CSTA Equity Fellow, Cohort 1

Rebecca Luebker (She/Her)

Rebecca Luebker is an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation is the Social Science Chair at Haas Hall Academy in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Most of Rebecca’s academic duties are in the areas of Government and Economics, where she has been awarded the 2017 Gilder Lehrman Arkansas History Teacher of the Year. Computer Science has recently become a passion for her through her daughter. In 2017, in collaboration with the Computer Science Chair at her school, they developed a middle school Coding curriculum. Through this experience, she has been able to enjoy the struggles and successes that computer science brings to the classroom, and the ability to connect computer science and social science in cross-curricular endeavors.

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CSTA Equity Fellow, Cohort 1

Shana V. White (She/Her)

Shana V. White (she/her) is the director of CS equity initiatives at the Kapor Center. She works on equitable CS initiatives, supporting CSforCA and CSforGA, and she also collaborates with Georgia stakeholders to improve teacher professional development and increase participation and success for students of color in K–12 CS courses. Prior to joining the Kapor Center, Shana worked for 16 years in K–12 education, serving in both public and private schools as a teacher and instructional technology specialist in metro Atlanta. Shana has a passion for disrupting the status quo, works to connect and create community for educators online, and holds a strong commitment to racial justice and equity in K–12 schools. She has a BS from Wake Forest University, an MS from Winthrop University, and an EdS from Kennesaw State University. Outside of work, Shana enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids, watching live sports, volunteering, watching rom-coms, and lifting weights.

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CSTA Equity Fellow, Cohort 1

Shanti’ Coaston (She/Her)

Shanti’ Coaston’s special education experiences include having assisted in the transition of teaching CS to all students (APCSP, Intro to Game Design, Intro to Cybersecurity, Exploring CS, and Student TechCorps) full-time. Shanti has received CS training through CSforCLE and TEALS. Her activities and recognition include: 2018–19 Shaw High School and East Cleveland City Schools Teacher of the Year, 2019 APCSP Teacher Summit participant, Girls Who Code Facilitator, ESports Advisor, CSTA Ohio Member, 2018 CSforALL Conference attendee, Technology Integration PD provider, and the 2017 Ohio CS Curriculum Standards Writing Team, as well as a Co-Lead Mentor for new educators to the school district. She ensures that her students are exposed to college tours, career fairs, and CS competitions. Shanti’ believes that EVERY student, especially girls and students with disabilities, deserves to learn Computer Science.

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CSTA Equity Fellow, Cohort 1

Todd Lash (He/Him)

Todd Lash is currently a doctoral student in Special Education (UIUC) and a research associate at the Creative Technology Research Lab (University of Florida). Todd’s research interests include increasing the equity in and access to high-quality computer science education for all students. He studies the integration of computer science into K–5 curricula, instructional strategies that address the challenges faced by struggling learners in CSed and how Universal Design For Learning (UDL) may be used as a way to engage all learners. Previously, Todd worked at CSforALL as a research associate and served as a K–5 educator for 17 years.

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