About Us
We are Project {FUTURE}
Teachers from across the 30 Project {FUTURE} participating schools in CT and Wisconsin participate in professional learning through Code.org and collaborate to create curriculum units that embed computer science skills across the curriculum. Project {FUTURE} is funded by a $5.1 million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
Meet Our Team
Darcy Ronan
Asst. Prof & Program Director STE(A)M Programs
Project {FUTURE} P.I.
College of Ed Teacher, Instructional Coach, Curriculum leader across K-12 in MA, NY, and CT, Weston PS Science & Technology Curriculum leader
Research- identity dev in teachers/students exploring STEM areas
B.A. Elementary Ed/Biology, Ph.D. Science Education
Dennis Brylow
Professor of Computer Science, Marquette University
Teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in CS at Marquette University.
Active research agenda in Computer Science as well as Computer Science Education K-12.
B.S., M.S. & PhD in Computer Science
Heidi Williams
Professor of Computer Science, Marquette University
Supporting computer science coaching model, co-developing professional development, K-8 CS integration advocacy.
MS: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
BS: Elementary Education
Judith Dwyer
Project Future Coordinator
Experience supporting STEM-focused school teams
Maverick Berner
Esther Bobowick
Director of Professional Development Services, CES
Sustained experience leading and advising district- and
region-level staff and curriculum development
B.S. and M.A. in Special Education, CAS in Human Resources
Sydney Crespo
Former Graduate Research Assistant for Project {Future}.
Graduated SUNY Albany class of 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Digital Forensics and Criminal Justice. Expected Masters Degree in Computer Science.
Project {FUTURE} web assistant and Coding club teacher.
Susan Auchincloss
Coach Project {FUTURE}
Susan is a certified science teacher. She has worked on three National Science Foundation Grants and is a CSforALL certified SCRIPT Facilitator, a member of the ECEP (Expanding Computing Education Pathways) Connecticut team, and was co-chair of the CSforCT Summit.
Christine Thorp
Graduate Research Assistant for Project {Future}.
Graduated Sacred Heart University with a BS in STEM in May 2022.
Expected Masters in the Art of Teaching May 2023
Currently a building intern at Naramake Elementary School in Norwalk CT
Sally Drew
Associate Prof., Dir. of Special Education Programs
Project {FUTURE} CO P.I.
Sally's research sits at the intersection of general and special education and supports teachers in implementing evidence-based practices in writing instruction and writing to learn across disciplines
B.A. Women Studies and Communication
M.S. Elementary Education
Ph.D. Special Education
Our Network
Chinma Uche
Facilitator
Chinma is a mathematics and computer science teacher at the Greater Hartford Academy of Mathematics and Science and CREC’s Academy of Aerospace and Engineering in Hartford, Connecticut
She has served as the President of the Connecticut Chapter of the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA), and a member of the Computer Science Advocacy Leadership Team.
Dr. Sharon Jones
Facilitator
Dr. Sharon Jones, Ed.D is the founder and CEO of the dot. Consulting and the non-profit Dottie Rose Foundation, where she leads and implements technology focused education and innovation.
She is a national award winning Computer Science educator in the public school system and for corporate training. She has presented and been published nationally and internationally on data analytics, educational practices and technology. She serves as a member of the National Small Business Leadership Council, where she represents North Carolina.
Melissa Daniel
Facilitator
Melissa is a self proclaimed EdTech Geek, is passionate about the integration of technology in the classroom, through application, sharing through PLN’s and ongoing professional development.
For the past 24 years she has had a continual focus on technology integration. In her current capacity as a Technology Specialist, she interacts with 610 students, staff and administrators. She is a Code.org facilitator, a Google Certified Educator Level 1, an avid Tweeter, and is a contributing member of various online communities to help support technology infusion in all classrooms.
Becky
Muller
Facilitator
Mrs. Becky Muller has been an educator for over 29 years. Currently, she is the Digital Literacy and Technology teacher at STEM Magnet Lab School K-8. She is a Google Certified Innovator, Google Certified Educator 1-2, Raspberry Pi Certified Educator and a certified Code.org trainer for CS Discoveries. Becky holds a Masters in Ed Tech from Boise State.
She has presented on various topics at ISTE(International Society for Technology in Education), numerous Google Summits, InnEdCo (Innovative Education Colorado) and Highway 21, Adams 12 District Technology Conference. Becky is a strong supporter of Computer Science for all. Currently Becky has three coding clubs after school at STEM Lab.
Daniel Schaeffel
Facilitator
Daniel Schaeffel is a K-5 STEAM teacher at Rocky Ridge Elementary in Hoover, AL. He has a Masters in Elementary Education and has been an educator for 15 years. Since he has a strong passion for integrating computer science, Daniel is very excited to help bring CS to classrooms across the state, and strongly believes the opportunities this professional development provides teachers with the necessary tools to give their students a priceless educational future.
Jacki
Reid
Facilitator
Elementary educator with a passion for computer science!
Remembering Cenk Erdil
Assoc. Prof of Computer Science, Welch College of Business & Tech, Project {FUTURE} Co-P.I.
After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Cenk passed away in January 2023. Cenk was an advocate for computer science and after joining SHU in 2017, he shared his love for computer science with everyone around him. He helped launch Project Future in 2019, helping share his passion with over 500 teachers in both Connecticut and Wisconsin. His passion and spirit will live on through Project Future and all the lives he helped change at Sacred Heart University, and throughout the education community.
Our Partner Organizations
Sacred Heart University
https://sacredheart.edu/
Marquette University
https://www.marquette.edu/