Educator Spotlight – Meet Kim Burke!
12 December, 2023
Kim and her school colleagues are participating in our Amazon CS Ready Schools program!
“In 2020, my administration approached me about participating in CodeVA’s Coaches Academy. I was excited to be a participant, but I was also hesitant because my knowledge of computer science education was limited. I teach 2nd grade and was worried that what I learned would be challenging to integrate into my classroom. However, I have learned that not only has CodeVA and its resources made it so easy to integrate CS standards, but my students enjoy it!”
“Student engagement in my classroom has increased, and my students are learning to be critical thinkers and problem solvers.”
“For anyone hesitant, I would say that including CS standards in what I’m already teaching has been a smooth transition, and there are many benefits. Student engagement in my classroom has increased, and my students are learning to be critical thinkers and problem solvers. I take pride in knowing that I am helping my students become better prepared for the future.”
– Kim Burke, Second Grade Teacher, Dungannon Elementary School, Scott Co. VA
