Meet our 2026/27 imagi Ambassadors

Amy is a seasoned educator with 12 years of experience teaching coding to K-12 and adult students. Amy loves encouraging students to explore with curiosity, take on new challenges and, above all, have fun.

Angela is a 25-year educator and elementary computer science champion at the Computer Science Virtual Academy in Los Angeles. Angela integrates computer science, AI and creative technology to expand access and amplify student voice.

Dheeraj has been a paraeducator for 19 years at Pleasant Valley School in South Windsor, Connecticut, working with students with intensive special needs, and has taught coding with imagi for several years. Dheeraj loves teaching kids.

Marc is an information technology specialist and CEO of Respect The Tech, a technology education and consulting agency based in Washington, D.C. Marc helps people build the knowledge, experience and confidence to understand technology, apply it effectively and use it to improve the way we live and work.

LaTasha teaches digital design and computer science at Palmetto High School in Florida, enjoys coding, and is always learning new ways to teach students and adults.

Mark leads the Academy of IT at South Dade Senior High School in South Florida, where he works to expand equitable access to computer science and emerging technologies. A recognized leader in AI and digital learning, he mentors students and teachers nationwide through fellowships and ambassadorships with CSTA, the Mark Cuban Foundation and EdSafe Vanguard.

Janelle teaches computer science at Denmark High School in Forsyth County, Georgia, including AP Computer Science Principles, AWS Cloud Foundations and Foundations of AI. A member of CSTA and WiCyS, Janelle is pursuing a graduate certificate in cybersecurity and was named top teacher for Innovation in Computer Science by the Georgia Department of Education in 2026.

Saundra is a computer science and STEM teacher at Barber Middle School in Georgia with more than 27 years in education. Saundra prepares students for the future through coding, robotics, AI, app development and entrepreneurship, and aims to inspire students and educators to embrace creativity, innovation and technology.

Grace teaches Challenge and STEM classes at Field-Stevenson School in Forest Park, Illinois, where students design, build and problem-solve their way toward a better future. Students research global issues and compete in FIRST LEGO League and Future City challenges.

Havee is a sixth-year computer science teacher at Glen Crest Middle School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, who enjoys combining programming skills with creative expression.

Kat is the Teen REACH Program Coordinator for Beyond the Bell at the Clay County Health Department in Illinois. She brings coding, robotics, engineering and creative technology into out-of-school programs, and especially enjoys making STEM accessible to young people who might not otherwise have these opportunities.

Lisa is a Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for the Learning Technology Center, an Illinois State Board of Education program serving every K-12 district in the state. Lisa leads professional learning, supports districts with digital learning and technology integration, and creates instructional materials for educators across central Illinois.

Patricia teaches computer science and computational thinking to grades K-8 at Edgar Allan Poe Classical Elementary in Chicago's historic Pullman neighborhood. She worked in corporate IT for 10 years before moving into teaching and has been with Chicago Public Schools since 2009.

Samantha works with students ages 5 to 14 in the makerspace at Rogers Park Montessori School in Chicago, supporting the youngest learners with tinkering and woodworking and moving older students into digital technology and fabrication. Samantha also teaches digital citizenship, AI and tech civics in grades 4 to 8.

Ann Marie taught music education for 15 years and is now in a second year as an elementary STEM teacher in rural Indiana, teaching computer science, STEM, math and science at Central and Fillmore Elementary.

Deborah teaches computer science and coding to 7th and 8th graders at Northside Middle School in Columbus, Indiana. A former software engineer, Deborah now loves teaching students to code.

Jennifer is a library media specialist teaching media literacy and computer science to more than 900 students, Pre-K through 5th grade, across two schools in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Jennifer is fascinated by all things information, especially data and computer science.

Lisa has more than 30 years of teaching experience and teaches STEM at L. Frances Smith Elementary. She loves creating hands-on learning that gets students excited about STEM, and helps organize and support more than 35 robotics teams across BCSC, connecting coaches with grants, resources and opportunities.

Shannon is in a fifth year teaching high ability students in grades 3 to 6, plus kindergarten enrichment, at Williamsport Elementary in Indiana. With a main focus on ELA and math, Shannon brings computer science, especially imagi, into lessons.

Jenna is a talented and gifted educator for students in kindergarten through 8th grade at Cardinal Elementary in Maquoketa, Iowa, bringing computer science and STEM into enrichment.

Nicole is an English, ELL and computer science teacher and technology coach at Clayton Ridge Middle and High School in Iowa. She loves STEM, computational thinking, robotics, programming and vibe coding, and her students call her the Master Debugger.

Pam is a Technical Innovation teacher at Susan Clark Junior High in Muscatine, Iowa, with 33 years in the classroom. Her students use computer science, robotics and community projects to work on authentic questions in Muscatine, and she learns alongside them.

Daniel is a Digital Literacy and Computer Science teacher and Technology Coordinator at Boland Elementary School in Springfield, Massachusetts, teaching students in grades K to 5.

Diane is a middle school MakerEd and computer science educator at Thomas Blake Middle School in Medfield, Massachusetts, on a mission to make coding feel creative, personal and possible for every student. Diane helps students turn their ideas into code, and code into something uniquely theirs.

Melissa has taught Digital Literacy and Computer Science in Springfield Public Schools for more than 20 years. A 2018 PAEMST recipient, she leads elementary computer science and teacher professional learning, and serves as CSTA Massachusetts Co-President and a MassCUE Board Member.

Sarah is an engineering and technology educator who has taught students from age three through grade nine. Her teaching career has taken her to several continents before landing her in the Boston area. She holds an M.Ed. in Elementary Education and Instruction from the University of Massachusetts Boston and a BFA in Photographic Electronic Imaging with a concentration in Computer Animation.

Gigi is a 20+ year educator and two-time District Teacher of the Year who teaches Computer Science and STEM at Senatobia Middle School. She is part of the CSTA Responsible AI, ISTE Generation AI and Mississippi AI Collaborative fellowships, and designs student-centered lessons that blend technology with curiosity, creativity and critical thinking.

Imani is CEO of SOTV in Kansas City, a USGBC LEED Green Classroom Professional and a certified Environmental Educator. She leads the Kansas City chapters of CSTA and Women in 3D Printing, is a Sphero Lead Educator and Citizen Science Ambassador, and is a member of ISTE, NSTA and CSTA's Black and Indigenous Affinity Group Steering Committees.

Dr. Michelle Brown is a middle school Project Lead The Way educator at Northwest Valley Middle School in Missouri with 17 years of experience creating hands-on learning in science, engineering, design and robotics. She helps students become creative problem-solvers who confidently design, build, collaborate and, most importantly, Be Awesome Today!

Shakira is an elementary school teacher in St. Louis, Missouri. Although Shakira teaches general education, CS and STEM are a passion, and every child should have some exposure to computer science.

Sarah is a computer science teacher at Nevada Virtual Charter School, teaching computer science and CTE to middle and high school students, and loves coding!

Aimee has 33 years of experience in education, 27 of them in the New Brunswick Public School District in New Jersey. Aimee teaches coding and robotics to 6th and 7th graders in an urban Title I district, advises the STEAM after-school program, and holds two master's degrees from the American College of Education.

Brian teaches Information Technology to students in grades 9 to 12 at Burlington County Institute of Technology in Westampton, New Jersey. Courses cover computer hardware, networking, cybersecurity, web design and other foundational IT skills that prepare students for college, industry certifications and technology careers.

Samantha is an educator and presenter at The Elisabeth Morrow School in New Jersey whose work explores how technology can spark creativity, deepen understanding and open new possibilities for teaching and learning.

Abigail has been teaching for 11 years, including five years of 4th grade, and is now at Hudson Falls Intermediate School in New York, teaching math, science and ELA.

Elisabeth is an elementary STEM teacher at PS 384 Hunters Point Elementary in New York City, passionate about teaching kids how to be creative and solve problems.

Juliana is a 5th grade science teacher and 4th grade robotics coach at Chapin School in New York City. She is passionate about using technology in innovative ways in the classroom and helping students gain confidence in STEM.

Kelly teaches computer science full time at Hackley School in New York and works with groups across the country as a professional development provider and consultant. Her recent focus is bringing computational thinking with code, AI, virtual reality and data science into units across the middle school curriculum.

Karianne is a STEM teacher at Cedar Fork Elementary School in Morrisville, in the heart of North Carolina's Research Triangle, passionate about raising student achievement through collaboration, problem-solving and grit.

Dr. McKenzie is a computer science advocate at Ridgeview Middle School in Columbus, Ohio, passionate about bringing computer science to underserved communities and making a difference by helping to close the skills gap.

Rachelle is a longtime educator of Spanish and STEAM emerging technology, as well as a consultant, attorney, author and blogger. Rachelle gives keynotes and professional development for schools and organizations, much of it focused on AI over the past eight years.

Mark teaches Digital Literacy and Computer Science at Barrington Middle School in Rhode Island and brings more than two decades of K-12 teaching experience. Mark is a CSTA Responsible AI Fellow and a researcher affiliated with the Media Education Lab.

Gayathri is a mom, mentor, volunteer, coach and passionate engineer who works with students at Holy Family Catholic School in Austin, Texas, across computer science, STEM and math. Gayathri believes in making real things: projects, not worksheets.

Julie is a PK to 5th grade music educator in El Paso whose 16-year career spans special education, student activities and every grade level. She brings creative coding into the music classroom, introducing students as young as second grade to code through music projects, and loves bridging fine arts and coding.

Dr. Lyimo is a 4th grade math educator at PTAA Greenville in Texas with a deep passion for bringing modern technology into the classroom. Recently certified in K-12 Technology Applications, Dr. Lyimo builds strong math foundations while teaching students to code thoughtfully, accurately and confidently through hands-on learning and logical problem-solving.

Chelsea is an Instructional Technology Coach for Frederick County Public Schools in Virginia. A former middle school English teacher, she focuses on helping teachers weave technology seamlessly into their curricula and provides instructional coaching across all content areas.

Denise is Supervisor of Instructional Technology and Innovation for Frederick County Public Schools in Virginia, with experience as an elementary teacher, K-5 computer lab instructor and Instructional Technology Coach. A Google Certified Trainer, Denise is part of the Discovery Education Network and the Shenandoah Valley Ed Tech Collaborative, and serves on the Virginia Society for Technology in Education board.

Dr. John Walter is a special education teacher at James Wood Middle School in Winchester, Virginia. John enjoys teaching students to code with imagi because many of them don't otherwise get the chance to learn coding in computer classes.

Mateus is an AI educator and learning experience designer from Brazil, helping students and educators turn ideas into real projects with AI. The work sits where education, creativity and technology meet, with one goal: helping people realize they can build their own things.