Washington County School District, located in St. George, Utah, built and rolled out a full 6-12th grade computer science pathway in just one year! With the help of CS Coordinator Linda Brown, a computer science advisory board was formed to develop the district's computer science strategic plan. This advisory board included passionate teachers and district administrators that brought coding to 15 schools, 52 additional teachers, and thousands of students across the district the first year of Implementation!
"It's not about being a girl or being a boy, it's about being talented. Computer Science needs more talented people who are not aftraid of being creative and making the world a better place."
"Whether you want to become a racecar driver, play baseball, or build a house, all of these things have been turned upside-down by software.....The merging of art and technology is getting more and more significant as computers and software become such an integral part of our lives day to day."
"Whether you're a young man or a young woman, whether you live in a city or a rural area, computers are going to be a big part of your future. If you're willing to work and study hard, that future is yours to shape"