EASTVALE, CA — Philistine Rondo School of Discovery Teacher, Ms. Lisa Moe, has been selected as a 2023–24 Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Equity Fellow. 

Ms. Moe teaches 6th Grade at Philistine Rondo School of Discovery. She was named the 2020 Edwin Carr recipient in Educational Technology through California State University, Fullerton and the 2021 IACUE Blended and Online Educator of the Year. In 2022, she was featured on CBS Mission: Unstoppable as a leading female in STEM. She currently serves on the Inland Area CUE board and hopes to continue to make a positive and significant impact in the world of STEAM, CS, and Educational Technology. 

Ms. Moe is the only teacher in California to be selected.

“It is with great pride that I announce our very own 6th grade teacher, Ms. Lisa Moe, has been selected as Computer Science Teacher Association (CSTA) Equity Fellow," said Trevor Dietrich, Rondo School of Discovery Principal. "Out of 100s of applicants, Ms. Moe was the only California teacher selected for this honor. As an Equity Fellow, Ms. Moe will continue to be an influencer in computer science and STEAM education. She will now have access to professional development in these areas from experts around the world, will speak on the international stage at the CSTA international conference, and will be working on a year long project to enhance equity in computer science within Corona Norco Unified School District. Congratulations Ms. Moe!”

The CSTA Equity Fellowship is a year-long program that will provide leadership development opportunities to fellows and identify opportunities for the group to develop ongoing, peer-to-peer professional learning experience focused on addressing issues of equity in the computer science classrooms for CSTA members. 

Each CSTA Equity Fellow will receive professional learning with premier leaders in the field, including in-person summits and ongoing virtual meetings throughout the year. They will also receive support from CSTA staff, expert partners, and dedicated resources to implement their project, as well as recognition across CSTA’s communications channels and at the CSTA 2024 Annual Conference. 

Congratulations, Ms. Moe!