I started teaching Intro to CS this semester and I’m keeping the momentum going. We’ll learn to solve problems by thinking first and coding second. Expect small, meaningful projects that build real skills, live coding in class with my inevitable typos and quick fixes, and lots of practice turning a messy idea into a clean plan before we touch the keyboard. If we do it right, you’ll feel your problem-solving muscles getting stronger each week.
Discrete Structures
In Discrete, we’re in the middle of propositional logic: truth tables, connectives, and the whole toolkit for precise thinking. Students already completed their first group activity, and it was great watching people learn each other’s names while debating whether one statement is truly equivalent to another. I’m sticking with the Socratic method, asking more questions, keeping explanations short, and giving space to wrestle with ideas out loud.
Why This Work Feels Big
I’ve been thinking about our mission at City Tech. We’re here to support and uplift a new generation of students so they can flourish in school, at work, and in life. I’m lucky to be around colleagues who are strong researchers and who also believe in giving back and paying it forward. That kind of community keeps me grounded and pushes me to show up better for my students.
What You’ll See on This Blog
Expect class updates and project highlights, little teaching wins along with the flops we learn from, Python tips and discrete math nuggets, and thoughts about learning, belonging, and building confidence.
If you’re in my classes, welcome. Bring your questions and your curiosity. If you’re reading from afar, I’m glad you’re here too. Here’s to a semester of clear thinking, kind collaboration, and code that finally runs after that one missing parenthesis.
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