I build inclusive Computer Science & robotics pathways — and the software that supports them.
I'm a Computer Science educator skilled in teaching Fundamentals, APCSP, and APCSA soon, with deep experience in robotics, engineering, and project-based learning. I'm committed to building inclusive CS pathways that prepare students for advanced coursework, industry certifications, and technology careers — while expanding participation for girls and underserved students.
My goal is to build complete, sustainable programs rather than isolated electives: recruitment and retention, counselor collaboration, pathway sequencing, AP preparation, certifications, and student competitions — all the way to college and career readiness.
Alongside the classroom, I design and ship real software, lead robotics programs to the VEX World Championship, and create STEM content watched 800,000+ times. A diverse background — military service, finance, ministry, and software development — lets me connect computing to real-world careers.
I've coached and led VEX Robotics programs across every level — IQ, EXP, and V5 — taking teams to the VEX World Championship.
As a Director of Robotics, I led programs district-wide on a six-figure budget. As a coach, I've mentored students in engineering principles, programming, and teamwork — earning regional championships and World Championship qualifications, and growing one program's enrollment by 160%.
I'm also the founder of West Robotics, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting the growth of competitive robotics in El Paso.
Students should graduate having used the same tools and practices as working software professionals.
My classrooms run on modern development practices — not just theory:
A decade building Computer Science, engineering, and robotics programs — progressing from the classroom into program leadership, with concurrent industry experience.
The toolkit I bring to the classroom, the competition field, and the codebase.
I don't just teach software development — I ship it. Real products designed, built, and maintained for educators and schools.
A web app for digitally issuing, timing, and logging student hall passes — replacing paper passes with real accountability data.
The school-wide edition of Hall Pass Tracker, with administrator dashboards and campus-level reporting.
A simple tool for displaying and managing daily learning objectives and standards on the classroom board.
Distraction-free classroom timers and clocks for activities, transitions, and timed assessments.
Each product reflects the same workflows I teach: design, build, deploy, document, iterate.
Reflections on teaching, learning, and building.
Invited to share practice with educators across the country — from ISTE Live to district coach trainings.
Selected to present at ISTE Live on using virtual robotics to reach distance learners for computer science.
Presented on using an online robotics programming tool to reach distance learners.
Led district trainings for VEX Robotics middle school coaches over four years.
Facilitated PLTW Summer Core Training as a certified Master Teacher.
Workshop on using Flipgrid to encourage student voice and support English Language Learners.
Presentation on the utilization of a leading K–12 Learning Management System.
Presentations on encouraging student voice and implementing student response videos with free web tools.
The experiences that shape how I lead, teach, and build.
Honorable military service — the foundation of the discipline, teamwork, and mission focus I bring to every program I build.
YouTube creator with 5,500+ subscribers and 800,000+ views of STEM & robotics content. Administrator of the VEXcode Educators Facebook group (1,500+ members), supporting teachers worldwide.
Founder of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting the growth of competitive robotics in El Paso — bringing more students access to hands-on STEM and competition.
A prior life in finance and ministry, and a family that keeps me grounded — the why behind the work.
Whether it's building a CS program, coaching robotics, or talking software — I'd love to hear from you.