From Band to Bytes: A Lifelong Learning Journey

This story-driven session explores one educator’s journey from band director to middle school computer science teacher, grounded in continuous growth and curiosity. Through experiences earning ISTE Certification for Educators and Instructional Leader Certification, and engaging with the Edtech Teacher Certification, the session highlights how structured pathways can support meaningful professional learning. Attendees will compare learning ecosystems such as LinkedIn Learning and Coursera with the deeper, practice-focused approach of Learning Academy. The session offers a reflective framework for navigating learning opportunities and sustaining growth aligned to evolving computer science teaching practices.