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CREC Computer Science Teacher Awarded
Heather Sutkowski, a computer science teacher at CREC Montessori Magnet School, Hartford, was selected from a pool of 1,000 nominees to receive the "Making an Impact in Computer Science" award in the “Teacher” category from the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) and code.org. She received her award during 2017 Computer Science Education Week, which was held in Palo Alto, California in December. This was the first time awards recognized “Champions for Computer Science” in the computer science education community. Sutkowski was one of four winners in her category.
From developing a wristband and app to help parents monitor their young children, to serving as a hub to expand computer science to rural communities statewide, the winners represented the students, teachers, schools, districts, and organizations on the forefront of the national computer science education movement.
Interim Executive Director of the CSTA Deborah Seehorn said, “The selection committee had a difficult time choosing the winners from so many exemplary entries. These are people who are truly broadening participation in computer science, advocating for computer science, innovating, and making an impact in their community.”
