About me
Denise’s career began as an algebra and physical science teacher in 2003. In 2012, Denise served as an Albert Einstein STEM Educator Fellow in a senatorial congressional office. During her time as a fellow, Denise facilitated the Senate STEM Education and Workforce caucus during which she had a unique opportunity to discuss issues and barriers related to meeting the US STEM workforce needs. This inspired her to return to her small suburban district and advocate for adding computer science and STEM classes to the OHS course offerings. Starting with a grant, an online MOOC Coursera java course, and an introductory computer science and aerospace course, she has built both the STEM and computer science CTE pathways at Orting High School feeding students into Pierce County Skills Center programs and UW in the High School computer science courses. Denise is now looking at a transition into administration focusing on her strengths in instructional leadership, curriculum design and responsible technology integration.
