Katie Mills
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Katie Mills is a researcher dedicated to expanding computer science education access at the elementary level, particularly in under-resourced districts. Her work focuses on building early elementary teachers’ confidence and capacity to teach computer science through scalable, low-cost research-practitioner collaborations. Her most-cited paper, “Building Early Elementary Teacher Confidence in Teaching Computer Science Through a Low-Cost, Scalable Research-Practitioner Collaboration” (2020), addresses the urgent need to support in-service teachers who lack prior exposure to CS instruction. By designing and studying professional development models that bridge research and classroom practice, Mills provides actionable strategies for empowering educators in high-need settings. Though her citation count is still growing—reflecting the emerging nature of this critical field—her contributions are foundational for equitable CS education reform. Mills’ work is notable for its practical, scalable approach, directly impacting how schools integrate computer science into early learning. Her research helps ensure that even the youngest students, regardless of district resources, have teachers equipped to introduce them to the computational thinking skills essential for an AI-driven world.
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