Name: Valley View Hacks the Curriculum: CS in Math & Science
Start: 2025-06-20T12:20:00-0700
End: 2025-06-20T13:35:00-0700

Friday June 20, 2025 12:20pm - 1:35pm PDT

Steinbeck IA

At Valley View High School in the Moreno Valley Unified School District, we worked together to integrate Computer Science into our Integrated Math III, Chemistry, and Biology classes. In this session, we will share how we approached this cross-curricular integration, the challenges we faced, and the lessons we learned along the way. We will also showcase sample student projects and activities that demonstrate how Computer Science can deepen engagement and understanding in core academic subjects.

Speakers

Dr. Amna Ahmad

Professional Development Specialist, Moreno Valley Unified School District

Dr. Amna Ahmad is a Professional Development Specialist at Moreno Valley Unified School District

Jeanine Rioux

Computer Science Coordinator, Math and Computer Science Teacher, Valley View High School, Moreno Valley Unified School District

Ms. Rioux first started teaching computer science when College Board first offered AP Computer Science Principles. She has built a program that now includes two AP classes and a capstone course. She advises two after school clubs: Computer Science Honor Society and a competitive... Read More →

James Vest

Chemistry Teacher, Valley View High School, Moreno Valley Unified School District

James Vest II is a dedicated STEM educator with six years of experience specializing in Chemistry instruction at multiple levels, including Honors and AP courses. He serves as co-department chair and has expanded the school's Science & Engineering Fair to engage over 300 students... Read More →