Computer Science Journey Curriculum (Makey Makey)
Led the design and development of a comprehensive elementary CS curriculum centered on physical computing, creative invention, and computational thinking with CSTA and ISTE alignment.
PreK–5 Computer Science & Creative Computing
Playful, hands-on learning experiences that make computer science accessible.
I’m an educational technology product and curriculum consultant specializing in elementary computer science. I help organizations design research-informed, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that bring creative computing into classrooms in equitable ways.
Highlights
A few career snapshots that reflect the scope and impact of the work.
- 10+ years leading curriculum and product for creative computing
- Directed development of the KIBO Robot Kit curriculum and product
- Authored and edited 120+ hours of PreK–5 curriculum
- Scaled a CSTA-accredited teacher training program for 1,000+ educators
- KIBO adopted in 3,000+ schools
How I Can Help
I partner with edtech teams and education organizations to design engaging computer science learning experiences and build products that educators adopt with confidence.
Elementary CS curriculum design (PreK–5)
Educational technology product strategy and product management
Professional development design and facilitation
Creative computing and constructionist learning approaches
Research-aligned and standards-aligned curriculum development
AI literacy and age-appropriate introductions to AI
Cross-functional collaboration across curriculum, product, engineering
Selected Projects & Work
A focused set of curriculum, product, and professional learning initiatives centered on playful, standards-aligned computer science for young learners.
Thinking with KIBO
Designed a 5-lesson curriculum introducing early elementary learners to foundational AI concepts through developmentally appropriate robotics activities.
AI in Early Childhood (Book Chapter)
Upcoming volume edited by Professor Lynn Cohen. I authored Chapter 8, “Thinking with KIBO. An Early Childhood Introduction to Artificial Intelligence.”
Growing + Exploring with KIBO (PK–5)
Together, the Growing with KIBO and Exploring with KIBO curricula form the full PK–5 core sequence for the KIBO Robot Kit, spanning early childhood through upper elementary with standards-aligned robotics, coding, and computational thinking.
KIBO Activity Cards
Student-friendly activity cards with visual, easy-to-follow instructions designed for stations and home use.
Professional Development for Educators
Designed and facilitated professional learning that treats CS as a creative, hands-on discipline with strong classroom implementation supports.
Product & Curriculum Consulting (Various Clients)
Consulting on curriculum strategy, product positioning, educator needs, and classroom adoption across multiple edtech organizations.
CSJumpstartr
Built and launched a Scratch-based coding platform with creative, content-driven student projects and educator co-design.
Publications (Selected)
Articles and resources on robotics, creative computing, AI literacy, and edtech adoption.
- “Career and technical education: Why robotics should lead the way” — District Administration, Apr 7, 2025
- “Why Do Early Learners Need to Understand AI?” — EdTech Digest, Oct 31, 2024
- “5 reasons we should add coding as another language in ELA” — District Administration, Dec 6, 2022
- “6 keys to finding and implementing STEAM PD” — District Administration, Jun 13, 2022
- “Why evidence-based solutions are critical for edtech buying” — eSchoolNews, Mar 25, 2022
- “Robotics Connects Young Learners to Core Curriculum and Each Other” — T|H|E Journal, Dec 1, 2021
Teaching & Design Philosophy
I believe computer science should be taught as a hands-on, creative discipline—one that empowers learners to design, invent, and express ideas rather than simply consume technology. My work is grounded in constructionist learning theory, creative computing, and a commitment to accessibility and equity in computing education.
The rise of artificial intelligence only makes creative, accessible computer science education more important. Students need to understand how AI works in order to use these tools in positive ways.
Professional Profile
Educational product and curriculum leader with 10+ years of experience developing playful, hands-on STEM and computer science learning experiences and leading cross-functional product teams.
Most recently: Director of Curriculum, Training, and Product Management at KinderLab Robotics (KIBO Robot Kit).
Conference Presentations (Selected)
I’ve had the pleasure of presenting at numerous conferences on early childhood and elementary computer science, robotics, and STEAM education. The following is a selected list. I love presenting! Please contact me to discuss a presentation on these topics.
- “Beyond the Screen: Cultivating Computational Thinkers with KIBO Robots in Early Elementary” MassCUE 2025, Oct 15–16, 2025 (with Vanessa Miller, Narragansett PS, RI)
- “Expressive STEM: Build K-5 Computational Thinking & AI Skills Through Unplugged Activities With KIBO Robotics” TCEA 2025, Feb 4, 2026 (with Dr. Sean Justice, Texas State University San Marcos)
- “Kicking up Creativity with KIBO Robots” TCEA ETC 2024, Jun 11, 2024 (with Allen Schagene, Shlenker School, Houston, TX)
- “Coding and Creativity with KIBO Robots in K-5” MassCUE Spring 2024, May 31, 2024 (with Barbara Tennyson and Dana Cantor, Needham PS, MA, and Lisa Wagoner, Southborough PS, MA)
- “Westward Ho! STEAM in Social Studies for TK-3” CA STEAM Symposium 2022, Oct 1, 2022 (with Bryan Flaig)
- “Using Robotics for SEL and Enrichment in Summer” Maryland MD MSDE, May 25, 2021 (panel with Tom Lauwers, Birdbrain, and Bryanne Leeming, Unruly)
- “Tech-Based Literacy Resources and Practices with Special Promise 2020” ISTE 2020, Dec 3, 2020
- “Strategies for Implementing STEAM Robotics into Early Learning Classrooms” TCEA ETC 2020, Jun 16, 2020 (with Cynthia Ramirez, Deer Park ISD, TX)
Let’s Work Together
If you’re building curriculum, launching an edtech product, or planning professional learning for educators, I’d love to help.