Summary
Lawrence Wachs is a veteran high school educator in Winnipeg with a career teaching computer science, IB courses, mathematics, information technology and history since the late 1990s. He holds BSc (Computer Science), BA (History/Philosophy of Science), a BEd, and is completing an MEd focused on Computer Science and Educational Technology, blending deep technical knowledge with pedagogy. Lawrence designs curriculum across levels from grade 9 to IB grade 12, including alternative and at-risk programming, and brings prior experience as a software engineer and artist to make classroom learning creative and applied. Skilled in lesson planning, educational technology and Theory of Knowledge, he has a long track record of adapting courses and certifications (web design, I.B., special needs) to meet diverse student needs. Living and working in the community where he grew up, he combines local roots with a commitment to modernizing computer science education.
10 years of coding experience
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science at University of Manitoba
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Technology, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Technology at The University of Winnipeg
Master of Education - MEd, Computer Science and Educational Technology, Master of Education - MEd, Computer Science and Educational Technology at Memorial University of Newfoundland