Jim Lavan is a 15 year NYC teacher. As a converted Math teacher, Jim has worked at Tottenville HS to help create the STEAM Academy. He has been the leader in creating a new multi year sequence and writing curriculum for 2 brand new courses in Video Game Design and Physical Computing (intro engineering course). Additionally Jim is a certified Master Teacher for AP Computer Science Principles using the Beauty and Joy of Computing curriculum.

Alex Torres is a life-long learner, and a 12-year proud educator of New York City youth. He began his career as a social studies teacher. His eternal love of technology and software development led him to switch his focus to teaching computer science for the past five years. Alex has developed courses in Game Design, Robotics, and Applications Development. Alex has been supporting teachers and college students entering the field of computer science education and programming through his partnership with institutions of higher learning and non-profit organizations. Alex is CTE certified in computer technology and is part of the first cohort of educators in New York State to receive a computer science teaching license. He is dedicated to proliferation of computer science education across the nation and enjoys sharing his passion for CS while helping others on their journey into this phenomenal field of study.

Anjali Wahi has acquired invaluable experience teaching at university, college, and high school levels for over fifteen years. Her driving force has been her immense passion for teaching, especially teaching programming. For the last thirteen years she has been a CTE instructor for computer science at Passaic County Technical Institute. Additionally, outside of the classroom, she serves as an AP Reader and AP Mentor for AP CS A. 

Anjali Wahi is excited to serve as a mentor and a coach, sharing her passion for teaching and expansive experience with all the incoming teachers.