We are CSTA Greater Los Angeles!

CSTA Greater Los Angeles is a local community for computer science educators in the Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties of California. CSTA GLA was created to connect you with other teachers of computer science, provide professional development to help you improve your craft, and connect your local voice to the national computer science education community.

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K-12 CS Educators: We Need Your Voice As A CSTA GLA Chapter Leader!

Lisa Moe, our current CSTA GLA K-8 Representative, and Debbie Weissman, our current CSTA GLA High School Representative, are stepping down from these leadership roles at the end of this school year. Because Debbie and Lisa are stepping down, we are looking for a passionate K-8 CS educator and a passionate High School CS educator to each serve a 2-year term as a CSTA Greater Los Angeles Chapter Leader.

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About Us

Chapter Leadership

  • President: Vicky Sedgwick
    Retired Elementary Computer Science Teacher
  • Vice-President of Communications: Richard Kick
    High School Computer Science Teacher
  • Vice-President of CS Advocacy: JD DeVaughn-Brown
    High School Computer Science Teacher / CS Department Chair
  • Treasurer: Allison Jonas
    Instructional Technology Integration Coordinator
  • Secretary: Myra Deister
    High School Computer Science & Math Teacher
  • K-8 Representative: Lisa Moe
    6th Grade Teacher / CSTA Equity Fellow
  • Past President/High School Representative: Debbie Weissmann
    High School Computer Science Teacher
  • Higher Ed Representative: Mitch Middler
    Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Regional Representatives

  • Los Angeles County:  Position Available
  • Orange County: Kim Hermans
    Professor of Informatics
  • Riverside County:  Position Available
  • San Bernardino County: Tonya Coats
    Program Specialist at SBCSS
  • Ventura County: Richard Kick
    High School Computer Science Teacher

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CSTA GLA Meetups at CSTA 2024 Conference in Las Vegas and in Santa Monica

July 8 - 11

2025 Annual CSTA Conference

CSTA 2025 is your backstage pass to connect with the ultimate community of K-12 computer science teachers. Join us in Cleveland, where the city’s vibrant rock spirit sets the perfect stage for you to reconnect with your fellow educators. Whether you’re jamming with affinity groups, tuning in to local chapters, or riffing through content-based meetups, you'll find your community.

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CSTA GLA Spring In-Person Meetups!

Register for one or all of our in-person meetups happening in April & May.

Game On! Los Angeles & Ventura Counties Spring Meetup

Join us in the west San Fernando Valley at Topanga Social for conversations with other teachers of CS and fun playing CS related board or card games on April 27th from 11am-1pm. Everyone is welcome whether you are currently a member of CSTA GLA or not, so bring a friend to introduce to our community. 

Complete This Form To Register For The Los Angeles & Ventura Meetup!

Take Me Out To The Ball Game! Orange County Spring Meetup

Join us for School Employee Appreciation Night at Angel Stadium with a quilted quarter zip promotional giveaway on Friday, May 9th, at 6:35pm where the Angels will face the Baltimore Orioles. 

Everyone is welcome whether you are currently a member of CSTA GLA so register and bring a friend or your family!

The deadline to order tickets has passed but you can purchase tickets individually near our group, Our group has tickets in section 249 Rows E-G, Seats 1-8.

Brunch & Bots! Riverside & San Bernardino Counties Spring Meetup

Details coming soon for this event happening on May 17th - Save the Date!

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