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.


2024-2025 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
December 5-6, 2024 6

Texas A&M Wisenbaker Engineering Building
Trainers: Jennifer EasterlingGabe ValdezRobert HoyuelaTrudi Skinner

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January 19-20, 2025 13

STARBASE Austin
Trainers: Daniela RimerJessica Davis

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June 2-3, 2025 20

Region 20 ESC
Trainers - Susan ReevesAngela Votion

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June 4-5, 2025 20

Region 20 ESC
Trainers - Susan ReevesAngela Votion

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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 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 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
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 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 Kat Sauter - katnsauter@gmail.com
St. Mary's University
Coordinator of Pre-College STEM Outreach Initiatives

Contact

Judy Lau

judy@tacc.utexas.edu