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WeTeach_CS Summit 2026 has ended
Tuesday June 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Join us for an interactive session highlighting the findings and recommendations from Texas Education Preparation Program (EPP) working groups focused on strengthening the CS teacher pipeline in Texas. Over the past year, these groups have collaborated on strategies to address critical challenges in recruitment, shared instruction, and CS teacher certification and preparation.

In this session, participants will:
• Learn about key insights, frameworks, and resources developed by each working group.
• Engage in discussion and provide input on how these strategies can be scaled and adapted across Texas.
• Explore next steps to advance CS teacher preparation and support sustainable pathways for certification and shared instructional resources.

Participants will leave with practical ideas and collaborative opportunities to advance CS teacher preparation in their own contexts. This session aligns with the Summit theme 'Celebrating Brilliance' by showcasing the collective expertise and creativity of Texas EPP partners working toward increasing CS access for ALL students.
Presenters
avatar for Mary L. Urquhart, PhD.

Mary L. Urquhart, PhD.

Associate Professor and Head, Department of Science/Mathematics Education; Director, UTeach Dallas, The University of Texas at Dallas
Dr. Mary Urquhart is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Science and Mathematics Education in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics of the University of Texas of Dallas, and an Affiliate Associate Professor of Physics. She holds degrees in Physics and Geophysics... Read More →
avatar for Tim Sears

Tim Sears

Associate Professor of Practice; Science Master Teacher, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) UTeach Program

avatar for Jane H. Long, PhD.

Jane H. Long, PhD.

Stephen F. Austin State University
Two-body problem, having kids during grad school, switching research fields within pure mathematics.
avatar for Karen Graham, PhD

Karen Graham, PhD

STEM Education Faculty, University of Houston
I received my Ph.D. from Texas A&M University in Curriculum and Instruction. I currently work at the University of Houston and am the Assistant Director of teachHOUSTON, a secondary STEM teacher preparation program. Through our grant-funded initiatives, we recruit and train secondary... Read More →
avatar for Elaine Soares

Elaine Soares

Computer Science Education Specialist, UT Austin - TACC
avatar for Jill Westerlund,  PhD

Jill Westerlund,  PhD

CS Instructor, Collin College

avatar for Yvonne  Loya

Yvonne Loya

Assistant Director for K12 Initiatives, UTeach Institute
Yvonne Loya is the Assistant Director for K–12 Initiatives at the UTeach Institute, where she leads comprehensive computer science and professional development support for K–12 STEM educators. The K–12 Initiatives team develops and delivers high-quality, STEM-focused professional... Read More →
Tuesday June 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
San Miguel A - 3rd Floor

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