Rock CS 2025 | Rocky Mountain Computer Science Conference for P-12 Educators: Full Schedule

Rock CS is a professional development event designed by Adams 12 Five Star Schools and St. Vrain Valley School District.

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8:30am MDT

Pioneering Computer Science Integration; Grand Mountain’s Journey

Sunday June 8, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am MDT

Peak 2/3

Join us as we explore Grand Mountain’s groundbreaking journey as Colorado’s first Computer Science Innovation School. Since opening six years ago as a PreK-8 Computer Science Integration School, we have been dedicated to embedding computer science across all grade levels and subjects. This session will highlight how our educators seamlessly integrate computer science into diverse curricula with the support of our administration. Discover our innovative learning approaches, see how our students engage with computer science in meaningful ways, and gain insight into our vision for the future of computer science education. Whether you're looking to start or enhance CS integration at your school, our experiences, successes, and lessons learned will provide valuable takeaways for educators and administrators alike.

Speakers

Louana Prunty

Computer Science Teacher, Widefield School District 3

Louana teaches 6th Grade Social Studies at Grand Mountain School in the Widefield school district. She has 14 years of experience in both elementary and middle school. Louana joined Grand Mountain School in 2019 because of its computer science focus. She has successfully integrated... Read More →

Alena Loan

Middle School Computer Science Teacher, Widefield School District 3

I am a Middle School Computer Science teacher at Grand Mountain k-8 school. I have been teaching for 7 years, and have been a part of the computer science curriculum integration team for the last 4 years.

Danielle Selke

Art Teacher, Widefield School District 3

Middle School Art

Heather Knight

6th grade science teacher, Grand Mountain School

I am a 6th grade science teacher who has 24 years of classroom experience spanning K-6. Heather joined Grand Mountain School excited to see how computer science could be integrated into the regular classroom. She has successfully used Elementari, Spheros, Ozobots, computational... Read More →

Luz Burnside

Middle School Band

Heather Smithers

I am a first year middle school Computer Science teacher. I am certified in several PLTW courses, and enjoy using the PLTW curriculum in my course. I teach Automation and Robotics, Computer Science Innovators and Makers, Design and Modeling, App Creators, Web Design and Computer... Read More →

Stephanie Smith

Curiosity Center Coordinator- Librarian- Technology Integration Coordinator- WSD3 STEMologist- KGMS News Production Teacher. All things books, chromebooks, 3D printers, flight simulators, robotic arms, laser cutters, and online systems. I teach the News Production class as well as... Read More →

Samantha Hope

With eight years of teaching experience across grades K-5, I currently serve as a fifth-grade educator at Grand Mountain School, which I joined at its founding. My enthusiasm for integrating computer science into the standard curriculum has influenced my career. I have successfully... Read More →

Sunday June 8, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am MDT
Peak 2/3 3rd Floor

1-hour presentation

Intended Audience 3-5 teachers, 6-8 teachers
Skill Level BEGINNER: Limited or no experience or prior topic knowledge; no prerequisite skills required.
Topic Community Engagement, CS Curricular Alignment/Pathways, Cross-curricular Integration/CS Integration in non-CS Classes
Device Compatibility Chromebook, Mac Computer, Windows Computer

9:40am MDT

Micro:bits in Wonderland

Sunday June 8, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MDT

Peak 2/3

Mirco:bit in Wonderland is a hands on adventure. There are multiple projects to test as we explore the story of Alice in Wonderland with Make Code and Micro:bits. These projects can stand alone or be made into a unit to fit your classrooms needs.

Speakers

Kayla Burkel

Teacher, Silver Hills

Sunday June 8, 2025 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
Peak 2/3 3rd Floor

1-hour presentation

Intended Audience 3-5 teachers, 6-8 teachers
Skill Level BEGINNER: Limited or no experience or prior topic knowledge; no prerequisite skills required.
Topic Block Programming, Cross-curricular Integration/CS Integration in non-CS Classes, Maker Activities
Device Compatibility Chromebook, Mac Computer, Windows Computer

10:50am MDT

Micro:bits in Wonderland

Sunday June 8, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am MDT

Peak 2/3

Speakers

Kayla Burkel

Teacher, Silver Hills

Sunday June 8, 2025 10:50am - 11:50am MDT
Peak 2/3 3rd Floor

1-hour presentation

Intended Audience 3-5 teachers, 6-8 teachers
Skill Level BEGINNER: Limited or no experience or prior topic knowledge; no prerequisite skills required.
Topic Block Programming, Cross-curricular Integration/CS Integration in non-CS Classes, Maker Activities
Device Compatibility Chromebook, Mac Computer, Windows Computer

1:10pm MDT

From storytelling to digital design and animation

Sunday June 8, 2025 1:10pm - 1:20pm MDT

Peak 2/3

Participants will design an interactive game or science model, starting with storytelling and transforming the story into a digital design, including use of artificial intelligence and animation techniques.

Speakers

Corrina Perrone Smith

Program Manager, AgentSheets, Inc

Corrina Perrone Smith is Program Manager for AgentSheets, Inc. She creates CS tutorials/curricula for upper elementary and middle school teacher professional development and student instruction. She conducts teacher and student usability testing, contributes to the design, and manages... Read More →

Nadia Repenning

CEO, AgentSheets, Inc.

Nadia Repenning is the CEO and a founder of AgentSheets, Inc., a company focused on developing and implementing software environments for agent-based games and simulations in STEM education. She is also the founder and director of the Computational Thinking Foundation, a 501(c) non-profit... Read More →

Mark Shouldice

Technology Coordinator, Rangeview HS - Aurora Public Schools

Mark Shouldice is Technology Coordinator and Mechatronics Teacher at Rangeview High School in Aurora, CO. Previously, he taught Scalable Game design for twelve years at the middle school level, and was part of the senior training team at the SGD Institutes, conference events, and... Read More →

Fred Gluck

presenter, independent consultant

Fred Gluck is a retired engineer with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mathematics and electrical engineering/computer science. He served in the Navy for five years and then worked in the computer industry for 20 years. He taught computer science at the University of Colorado... Read More →

Sunday June 8, 2025 1:10pm - 1:20pm MDT
Peak 2/3 3rd Floor

2-hour workshop

Intended Audience 3-5 teachers, 6-8 teachers, 9-12 teachers
Skill Level BEGINNER: Limited or no experience or prior topic knowledge; no prerequisite skills required.
Topic Artificial Intelligence (AI) including Machine Learning, Computational Thinking, STEM Integration
Device Compatibility Chromebook, iOS Device, Mac Computer, Windows Computer