About me
Omar Shepherd is a Project Specialist in Digital Learning and Computer Science Education with the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools. He serves on the board of Computer Using Educators (CUE) and was been selected as a 2024-2025 Equity Fellow with the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA). Omar is dedicated to increasing equity and access to computer science education. His work leading computer science professional learning programs statewide as part of the Educator Workforce Investment Grant serves to drive impactful educational initiatives throughout the state. In San Bernardino County, Omar assists districts in developing their vision for computer science education. He supports them in building sustainable teams and setting both short and long-term goals with actionable outcomes. With expertise in AI literacy, Omar helps schools integrate AI responsibly, addressing ethical considerations and aiding leaders in establishing guidelines for its use among teachers, staff, and students.
