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Ana Pedro is a leading voice in computer science education, whose work bridges the critical gap between teacher preparation and the integration of educational robotics in K-12 classrooms. Her research centers on computational thinking, teacher professional development, and the pedagogical use of programmable objects to teach programming fundamentals. In her highly cited 2020 study (76 citations), Pedro conducted a didactic experience with pre-service informatics teachers, demonstrating how they can design effective learning scenarios with robotics to foster both coding skills and computational thinking. Building on this, her 2021 case study (25 citations) mapped the knowledge, interest, and self-confidence of K-12 computer science teachers in Portugal, revealing essential insights into the factors that support or hinder the adoption of robotics in the classroom. Through these contributions, Pedro has not only advanced theoretical frameworks but also provided practical guidance for teacher training programs. Her work is instrumental in shaping how future educators are equipped to inspire the next generation of computational thinkers, making her a key figure in the movement to modernize computer science education.