Launch_K5 CS
Workshops and Trainers

Launch_K5 CS is a program that empowers K-5 educators with the tools and training to seamlessly integrate the Technology Applications TEKS (standards) into their teaching practices. Find workshops and trainers near you!

Launch_K5 CS is a dynamic 3-day hybrid workshop designed for K-5 educators, crafted to align seamlessly with the new K-5 Technology Applications TEKS set to be implemented in the 2024-2025 school year. Dive into an engaging experience that integrates computational thinking, computer science, cybersecurity, and AI into core curricula, offering educators a unique opportunity to enhance their teaching approaches.

2025-2026 Workshops

Discover upcoming Launch_K5 CS workshops in your area. Each workshop spans 2 or 3 in-person days and an asynchronous course, providing all necessary resources and materials to help you successfully train your students in these essential 21st-century skills (including up to $200 worth of physical computing kits). These workshops are free of charge and open to any Texas educator who is interested.

Workshop Dates Region Workshop Information
January 10, 2026
February 21, 2026
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New Braunfels ISD
Trainers: Carrie Hyland, Lauren Shelton

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Connect with Trainers

Looking to bring a Launch_K5 CS training directly to your school or district? Connect with one of our certified trainers! Our trainers are experienced educators who are equipped to deliver high-quality, hands-on training sessions that meet the unique needs of your educators and students.

Region WTCS Certified Trainer
1 Sylvia Escobar - sescobar@esc1.net
Region 1 ESC
Instructional Technology Coordinator / STEM Lead
1 Cristina Jimenez - edtechcja@gmail.com
M.S. Learning Technologies
PK-5 Computer Science Teacher
3 Laura Deiss - ldeiss@esc3.net
Region 3 ESC
TXLS Program Manager/Science Specialist
3 Charlene Murphree - cmurphree@cueroisd.org
Cuero ISD
Instructional Technology Specialist
4 Stacy Keener - stacy.keener@aliefisd.net
Alief ISD
District Technology Integrator K-12
4 Kiamesha Bagley - kiamesha.bagley@fortbendisd.com
Fort Bend ISD
Technology Integration Specialist
4 Matthew Cushing - mpc3@rice.edu
Rice University, Office of STEM Engagement
Executive Director
4 Brittany Templeton - bt36@rice.edu
Rice University, Office of STEM Engagement
Assistant Director for Computer Science and Mathematics
5 Janna Smith - jannas@esc5.net
Region 5 ESC
Program Coordinator
5 Rebecca Cullums - rebecca.cullums@bridgecityisd.net
Bridge City ISD
Instructional Technology Specialist
6 Stephen Michalik - smichalik@allnationscs.org
All Nations Community School
STEM Coordinator and Co-Founder
6 Missy Eichman - meichman@cocisd.org
Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD
Innovative Instruction and Special Programs Coordinator
6 Gabe Valdez - ogabevaldez@tamu.edu
TX A&M: Spark!
Associate Director
6 Jennifer Easterling - jeasterling@tamu.edu
TX A&M: Spark!
Program Specialist
7 Carl Mohn - cmohn@esc7.net
Region 7 ESC
Digital Learning Specialist
7 Elizabeth White - elizabeth.white@hawkinsisd.org
Hawkins ISD
Engineering, Architecture and Robotics Teacher
District Technology PD Coordinator
8 Lisa Ellermann - lellermann@reg8.net
Region 8 ESC
Secondary Math/Advanced Academics/STEM
9 Elizabeth Reynolds - elizabeth.reynolds@esc9.net
Region 9 ESC
K-12 Science Curriculum Specialist
10 Samantha Bradbury - samantha.bradbury@region10.org
Region 10 ESC
Science Consultant
10 Joanna Funkhouser - joanna.funkhouser@communityisd.org
Community ISD
Instructional Technology Coordinator 
10 Teresa Bilyeu - tbilyeu@mckinneyisd.net
McKinney ISD
Coordinator of Elementary Science
10 Kendra Henke - khenke@mckinneyisd.net
McKinney ISD
Coordinator of Secondary Science
10 Laura Brown - lrbrown@mesquiteisd.org
Mesquite ISD
Advanced Academics Facilitator
10 Kay Orr - skworr@yahoo.com
Rockwall ISD
Instructional Technology Specialist
10 Vashunda Warren - vwarren@visionarystem.org
Catalyst Visionary Education
CEO/Founder
11 Monica Amyett - mamyett@esc11.net
Region 11 ESC
K-12 Science/STEM Instructional Coach
11 Levianne Mirabelli - levianne@mirabellifamily.org
Arlington ISD
Elementary Technology Integration Specialist
11 Deann Thompson - dthompson@aisd.net
Arlington ISD
Elementary Technology Integration Specialist
12 Judy York - jyork@esc12.net
Region 12 ESC
Education Specialist III - Coordinator
12 Melinda Wright - melinda.wright@killeenisd.org
Killeen ISD
Assistive Technologist/STEM Educator/STEM Workshop Presenter
13 Adrienne Arroyo - adrienne.arroyo@esc13.txed.net
Region 13 ESC
Curriculum Resources & STEM Specialist
13 Vanessa Jones - vkajones@gmail.com
Code.org
CS Discoveries/CS Fundamentals Facilitator
13 Beatriz Flores - bea.flores.tech@gmail.com
Del Valle ISD
Instructional Technology Coordinator
13 Myra Velasquez - myra.velasquez@dvisd.net
Del Valle ISD
Instructional Technology Coordinator
13 Janae Pierce - piercej@georgetownisd.org
Georgetown ISD
Digital Learning Coach
13 Heather Solis - hsolis97@gmail.com
Georgetown ISD
Digital Learning Coach
13 Emily Herrin - Emily.Herrin@hayscisd.net
Hays CISD
Director of Digital Learning
13 Joy Motsinger - erin.motsinger@huttoisd.net
Hutto ISD
Elementary Technology Teacher
13 Rita Aleman - rita.aleman@pfisd.net
Pflugerville ISD
Technology Integration Specialist
13 Angela Matthews - angela.matthews@pfisd.net
Pflugerville ISD
Technology Integration Specialist
13 Hoda Mohamed - hoda.mohamed@pfisd.net
Pflugerville ISD
Technology Integration Specialist
13 Dana Linebarger - dana.linebarger@smcisd.net
San Marcos CISD
Innovative Learning Coordinator
13 Jessica Davis - jessica@starbaseaustin.org
STARBASE Austin, Texas Military Department
Deputy Director
13 Daniela Rimer - daniela@starbaseaustin.org
STARBASE Austin, Texas Military Department
Bilingual Lead Instructor
15 Victoria Fritz - sherry.hall@esc15.net
Region 15 ESC
Technology Integration Specialist
15 Sherry Hall - sherry.hall@esc15.net
Region 15 ESC
Technology Integration Specialist
16 Brooke Hendry - bhendry_c@avid.org
AVID
AVID Staff Developer/OCPTE
17 Kim Bilbrey-Mosher - kbmosher@esc17.net
Region 17 ESC
Science/STEM Education Specialist
18
Region 18 ESC
Science/STEM Education Consultant
19
Obed Hernandez - obed.hernandeznoris@clint.net
Clint ISD
Instructional Technology Coordinator
20
Susan F. Reeves - susan.reeves@esc20.net
Region 20 ESC
Digital Age Learning Consultant
20 Angela Votion - angela.votion@esc20.net
Region 20 ESC
STEM & GT Consultant
20 Terri Eichholz - terrieichholz@engagetheirminds.com
Education Consultant
20 Charles Hernandez - charles.hernandez@myhisd.net
Harlandale ISD
STEM Facilitator
20 Carrie Hyland - crhyland@nbisd.org
New Braunfels ISD
Technology Integration Coordinator
20 Lauren Shelton - lshelton@nbisd.org
New Braunfels ISD
Technology Integration Specialist
20 Maria Luisa Cardenas - mlcardenas@southsanisd.net
South San Antonio ISD
Teacher, UIL Academic Coordinator
20 Jose Muñoz, Jr. - jmunoz2@eaglepassisd.net
Eagle Pass ISD
Chief Technology Officer
20 Kat Sauter - katnsauter@gmail.com
St. Mary's University
Coordinator of Pre-College STEM Outreach Initiatives

Contact

Judy Lau

judy@tacc.utexas.edu