The Oracle Academy team recently reunited with educators at the Computer Science Teachers Association’s (CSTA) annual conference in Cleveland, Ohio, marking a significant gathering from July 7-11, 2025. The event provided an excellent platform for Oracle Academy’s North America team, including Denise Hobbs, Alyssa Cotton, Erik Young, and Alison Migyanko, to showcase their dedication to computer science education.
Denise Hobbs, Sr. Regional Director, Oracle Academy North America, and Alyssa Cotton, Curriculum Developer, took center stage, presenting on multiple occasions. Their sessions, tailored for CSTA Chapter leaders and computer science teachers, unveiled valuable teaching resources provided by Oracle Academy. These included the College Board-endorsed Oracle Academy Java for AP Computer Science A course and Oracle Academy’s database-focused curriculum. The presentations also highlighted professional certifications and development opportunities available through Oracle Academy program offerings. Alyssa Cotton’s live demonstrations of the ‘Solve it with SQL’ and ‘Java Puzzle Ball’ workshop resources, and her insights on AI as a teaching tool, captivated the audience.
The team’s primary focus was to ensure educators were aware of the free resources provided by Oracle Academy. They assisted teachers in signing up for the program, fostering a community of dedicated computer science educators. Collaborating with the Oracle Database team, they supported the CSTA Chapter leaders’ after-hours event, further emphasizing Oracle’s commitment to education.
Erik Young reflected on the impact of the conference, expressing his enthusiasm for the upcoming school year. He said, “Interacting with the educators face-to-face and witnessing their passion for computer science education was truly inspiring. The enthusiasm for our resources and the dedication of the teachers left me eager to see how they will implement our offerings in their classrooms.”
Oracle Academy’s long-standing partnership with CSTA, spanning over a decade, highlights our shared commitment to elevating computer science education and standards across the nation. This conference served as a powerful reminder of the impact of such collaborations, inspiring educators and ultimately benefiting students.
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