Summary
Chris Winikka is a seasoned computer science educator and webmaster with 11 years in K–12 tech instruction and a background building responsive WordPress themes and automation tools. He combines classroom teaching (Programming, Web Design, AP CS Principles) with practical dev work—publishing two PyPI open-source projects and using Google Apps Script to autograde and analyze schoolwide data. Comfortable across Java, Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, PHP, and C#, he designs curriculum and learning experiences that emphasize mobile-first, semantic design and object-oriented thinking. Based in Newberg, Oregon, he leverages multimedia tools like Camtasia and YouTube to scale instruction and has a rare mix of creative writing and education credentials that inform clear technical communication.
11 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
The University of Arizona
Master of Arts (MA), Secondary Education and Teaching, Master of Arts (MA), Secondary Education and Teaching at George Fox University
English Literature, English Literature at Whitworth University
Spanish