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    Mrs. Colbert’s Computer Science and Applications 

    Department/s: Career and Technical Training (CTE), Computer Science and Mathematics

     
       During her 20th year with Loudoun County Public Schools, Mrs. Colbert teaches Introduction to Computer Applications to 6th grade and  Introduction to Computer Science (ICS), Computer Science Foundations (CSF) to both 7th and 8th grade at Trailside Middle School.  Prior to teaching in Loudoun County, she worked for Northern Virginia Community College as an Adjunct Professor and various government agencies and corporations, including the United States General Accounting Office, the New York City Transit Authority, New Jersey Bell, Bell Atlantic, and Verizon, Inc.   
     

    University

    Degree

    Years

    Birmingham-Southern College

    B.S. Biology and Sociology

    1978 - 1983

    Carnegie-Mellon University

    Heinz School

    Masters in Public Finance

    1984 - 1986

    George Washington University

    Masters Certificate in Project Management

    Spring 2000

    Old Dominion University

    Career Switcher Program 

    Virginia Teacher Certification

    Summer 2004
     
       Please see my Schoology Course website to access homework calendars, student handouts, study guides for tests, grading rubrics for class projects and helpful practice websites.  Contact me during the school year at the email address above with any questions or concerns.   
     
       My outside interests include Pilates, Sun, Sea, Sand, Swimming and solving Su Doku puzzles.  After school, I sponsor the Scratch Coders Club led by a student facilitator.  I mentor new Introduction to Computer Application and Computer Teachers 
Last Modified on November 13, 2023