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WeTeach_CS Summit 2026
JUNE 15-16, 2025 - La Cantera Resort & Spa / 16641 La Cantera Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78256
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Monday, June 15
 

9:45am CDT

Celebrating Brilliance: Physics-Driven Defense from Medieval Castles to Quantum Security
Monday June 15, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
San Xavier - 3rd Floor
In this interactive 1-hour workshop, participants explore Fortifying Castles: Quantum Leap, a project-based learning experience that integrates physics and cybersecurity. Using the driving question, “What will it take to protect our data in a world powered by quantum computers?”, the workshop connects medieval castle defenses to modern digital security. Attendees examine defense-in-depth through historical and contemporary lenses, engage in inquiry-based activities, and see how students apply physics and cybersecurity concepts to redesign castles as quantum-ready data centers.
Presenters
avatar for Joules Webb

Joules Webb

CS Education Specialist, Independent Consultant

Monday June 15, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
San Xavier - 3rd Floor
  Cybersecurity, High School

9:45am CDT

PANEL: When Chatbots Become Therapists: Teaching Students to Navigate AI, Privacy, and Digital Well-Being
Monday June 15, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
San Augustine A - 3rd Floor
Generative AI and chatbots are increasingly used by students as “always-available therapists,” yet many don’t recognize the serious risks of sharing personal or emotional data with these tools. This session explores how oversharing with AI can expose students to privacy, safety, and ethical concerns, while also examining the potential of AI to support social-emotional learning when used responsibly. Attendees will learn how intentional digital citizenship instruction can help students critically evaluate AI, protect their data, and engage with these tools in safer, more informed ways.
Moderator
avatar for Allen Antoine

Allen Antoine

Director, CS Education Strategy, UT Austin - TACC

Presenters
avatar for Tory Wadlington

Tory Wadlington

Educator, Murrieta Valley Unified School District
Step into the vibrant world of Tory Wadlington, a dynamic educator igniting change in Southern California! With ten years of dedication to special education, Tory is not just a teacher; he's a tech aficionado on a mission to revolutionize education. Passionate about equity and inclusivity... Read More →
avatar for Leticia Citizen

Leticia Citizen

Education Coach, Equity In Action CA
Leticia Citizen, a member of OVA Cohort 3, is a Samsung Education Coach passionate about technology-enhanced teaching, primary sources, and global connections to help augment student learning, modernizing traditional classroom methods. Her 23 educator years experience includes teaching... Read More →
Monday June 15, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
San Augustine A - 3rd Floor
  Cybersecurity, K-12

12:45pm CDT

Hands on with KQL: Be a Cybersecurity Detective
Monday June 15, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
San Xavier - 3rd Floor
Explore how Kusto Query Language (KQL) powers real-world cybersecurity investigations in this hands-on session. Participants will work through a KC7 cyber case and learn practical query techniques used by analysts every day. We’ll connect these skills to classroom applications, showing how KQL fosters problem-solving and critical thinking while introducing students to industry-relevant tools. Leave with strategies and resources to bring authentic cybersecurity experiences to your learners.
Presenters
avatar for Thomas Hungerford

Thomas Hungerford

Cybersecurity Analyst - Lufkin ISD, Lufkin ISD
Computer Science, Mathematics, and EB educator from Lufkin, Texas and graduate of the University of the Incarnate Word. Former teacher with more than 15 years of classroom experience, UIL coach and participant in the WeTeach Cyber and WeTeach AI cohorts. Now serving as a cybersecurity... Read More →
Monday June 15, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
San Xavier - 3rd Floor
  Cybersecurity, Middle School and High School (Grades 6-12)

2:00pm CDT

Cybersecurity and Computer Science Industry-Based Certifications
Monday June 15, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
San Augustine B - 3rd Floor
In today's Cyber digital age, cybersecurity skills are in high demand across all industries. By obtaining a cybersecurity certification, our students can greatly enhance their career and academic prospects, positioning themselves as valuable assets to potential employers and universities. Early involvement in cybersecurity will keep them ahead of the curve, especially as cybersecurity and AI become critical economic indicators.
Presenters
avatar for Fred Lover

Fred Lover

Department Chair & Professor IT & Cybersecurityu, Austin Community College
Fred Lover is a distinguished IT Cybersecurity professional with an exceptional portfolio of 100+ industry certifications. His expertise spans cybersecurity operations, artificial intelligence platforms, software development, and information technology leadership across both mil... Read More →
Monday June 15, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
San Augustine B - 3rd Floor
  Cybersecurity, High School

2:00pm CDT

Level Up Your Cyber Curriculum: CyManII’s Educator Toolkit Unlocked
Monday June 15, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
San Xavier - 3rd Floor
CyManII proposes a session for the WeTeach Summit showcasing how our Education & Workforce Development team directly supports K–12 computer science and cybersecurity learning. We will highlight our hands-on cyber range environments, mobile training vehicle, teacher-focused curriculum modules, and scalable workforce readiness pathways designed to strengthen classroom instruction and real-world application. Our presentation will demonstrate how these turnkey tools empower educators, enhance student engagement, and align with WeTeach’s mission to expand high-quality CS and cybersecurity education across Texas and beyond.
Presenters
avatar for Ed McCormick

Ed McCormick

Regional Innovation Officer, Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CyManII)
Monday June 15, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
San Xavier - 3rd Floor
  Cybersecurity, K-12 Counselors and/or Administrators
 
Tuesday, June 16
 

10:00am CDT

Build, Break, Secure: Celebrating Student Brilliance with IoT and Cybersecurity
Tuesday June 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
San Xavier - 3rd Floor
This session introduces StopHackGo, a hands-on instructional framework that helps K–12 educators engage students in physical computing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity through real-world IoT challenges. Participants will explore project-based activities supported by ethical AI tools that encourage problem solving, creativity, and critical thinking. Designed to celebrate student brilliance, StopHackGo bridges theory and practice while promoting cybersecurity awareness and computational thinking. Attendees will leave with adaptable lesson ideas, implementation strategies, and resources ready for classroom and workshop use.
Presenters
avatar for Cindy Hopkins

Cindy Hopkins

educator, Kaffie Middle School
Facebook.com/cindy.hopkins.35/
avatar for Carlos Rubio-Medrano

Carlos Rubio-Medrano

Assistant Professor of Computer Science / Cybersecurity, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
I lead the Cybersecurity Research and Innovation Laboratory (CSRIL) at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. My research interests lay at the intersection of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and software specification, verification, and validation. I am interested in the enforcement of fundamental cybersecurity principles such as access control for emerging technologies such as AI, augmented reality, and others.  I am passionate about education focused on cybersecurity and AI. In recent years have organized several events outreach and K... Read More →
avatar for Jacob Hopkins

Jacob Hopkins

Graduate Research Assistant, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
I am a 4th year PhD student at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. My dissertation is focused on Data Privacy specifically surrounding automated privacy negotiations between businesses and their customers. I am also dedicated towards bringing exciting hands-on events about circuitry... Read More →
Tuesday June 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
San Xavier - 3rd Floor
  Cybersecurity, K-12

10:00am CDT

Escape Room - Cyber Mayhem: A Nuclear Meltdown (1)
Tuesday June 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
San Lorenzo - 3rd Floor
The reactor core is going into a catastrophic meltdown sequence! A cyberattack has locked down the system, and there are emergency shutdown codes that needs to be recovered before the radiation from the reactor goes critical. You must solve puzzles and use your cyber skills to retrieve the codes to save the city!

NOTE ABOUT THE SESSION -
  • This session will be an informal display of puzzles and exercises for teachers to learn ways to engage students with real world problems.
  • There will be an instruction packet for teachers to use and take back to the classroom with them and share with others.


Presenters
avatar for Jennifer Jackson

Jennifer Jackson

Director, STEM Education & Tribal Engagement, Idaho National Laboratory

Tuesday June 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
San Lorenzo - 3rd Floor
  Cybersecurity, High School

11:15am CDT

Escape Room - Cyber Mayhem: A Nuclear Meltdown (2)
Tuesday June 16, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT
San Lorenzo - 3rd Floor
The reactor core is going into a catastrophic meltdown sequence! A cyberattack has locked down the system, and there are emergency shutdown codes that needs to be recovered before the radiation from the reactor goes critical. You must solve puzzles and use your cyber skills to retrieve the codes to save the city!

NOTE ABOUT THE SESSION -
  • This session will be an informal display of puzzles and exercises for teachers to learn ways to engage students with real world problems.
  • There will be an instruction packet for teachers to use and take back to the classroom with them and share with others.

Presenters
avatar for Jennifer Jackson

Jennifer Jackson

Director, STEM Education & Tribal Engagement, Idaho National Laboratory

Tuesday June 16, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT
San Lorenzo - 3rd Floor
  Cybersecurity, High School

11:15am CDT

Phishing, Spoofing, Sniffing, Brute-Force - Is it possible to teach children about hackers and cybersecurity?
Tuesday June 16, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT
San Juan B - 3rd Floor
While at home or at school, we take the utmost care to ensure the safety and physical well-being of our children. However, when they are immersed in the digital world, who watches over them? The virtual world, as real as the physical one, also presents risks and threats that students should be instructed on how to protect themselves. In an immersive activity, experience being a browser or hacker on the internet, applying or defending against some of the most common attack techniques in the online world. Being safe in both the physical and digital worlds is not optional; it's essential.
Presenters
avatar for Daniel Freitas

Daniel Freitas

Educator, Somos Educação | Mind Makers
Daniel Freitas is a Computer Science educator and teacher trainer based in Brazil, currently working with the Somos Educação through the Mind Makers program. He holds a degree in Computer Science Education and has over eight years of experience teaching and training educators in... Read More →
Tuesday June 16, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT
San Juan B - 3rd Floor
  Cybersecurity, K-12

1:30pm CDT

Escape Room - Cyber Mayhem: A Nuclear Meltdown (3)
Tuesday June 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
San Lorenzo - 3rd Floor
The reactor core is going into a catastrophic meltdown sequence! A cyberattack has locked down the system, and there are emergency shutdown codes that needs to be recovered before the radiation from the reactor goes critical. You must solve puzzles and use your cyber skills to retrieve the codes to save the city!

NOTE ABOUT THE SESSION -
  • This session will be an informal display of puzzles and exercises for teachers to learn ways to engage students with real world problems.
  • There will be an instruction packet for teachers to use and take back to the classroom with them and share with others.

Presenters
avatar for Jennifer Jackson

Jennifer Jackson

Director, STEM Education & Tribal Engagement, Idaho National Laboratory

Tuesday June 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
San Lorenzo - 3rd Floor
  Cybersecurity, High School

1:30pm CDT

Virtual Field Trips to Explore Careers of the Future & Exploring Cybersecurity
Tuesday June 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
San Xavier - 3rd Floor
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in practical, interactive activities, exploring coding and cybersecurity concepts from a student perspective. The Amazon Future Engineer Career Tours and Cyber.org curriculum, designed for grades K-5, emphasizes the integration of foundational computer science principles and cybersecurity education. These programs feature engaging Kahoot quizzes to promote an enjoyable and interactive learning experience while developing essential technology skills.
Presenters
avatar for Javier Aguilar

Javier Aguilar

Technology Applications / Computer Science Teacher and Robotics Coach, East Fort Worth Montessori Academy
Javier Aguilar (he/him), is in his thirteenth year of working at East Fort Worth Montessori Academy as a bilingual technology applications/computer science teacher and robotics coach for PreK to 5th Grade students.

I currently serve as the Communications Lead for the Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA). In my role, I actively advocate for equity and innovation in education, with a particular focus on enhancing computer science opportunities for elementary... Read More →
Tuesday June 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
San Xavier - 3rd Floor
  Cybersecurity, K-5
 

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