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Lake Havasu teacher Michelle Burke honored with national Computer Science Teaching Excellence Award
Summary
Michelle Burke, a CTE computer science teacher at Lake Havasu High School, was recognized by the district after being named one of eight nationwide recipients of a Computer Science Teaching Excellence Award.
The Lake Havasu Unified School District on Aug. 14 honored Michelle Burke, a Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher at Lake Havasu High School, after she was named one of eight recipients nationally of the Computer Science Teaching Excellence Award.
School and district leaders described Burke’s classroom as emphasizing both technical skills and real-world connections. At the meeting, a district presenter said the award "highlights her dedication, her innovation, and commitment to student success in software development and beyond," noting that students in Burke’s program can earn industry-recognized credentials such as Python and network security certifications.
The district credited Burke with building connections to local businesses for internships and career exploration that give students hands-on experience. The board and staff invited colleagues and family to congratulate Burke during the meeting.
Clarifying details
- Award: Computer Science Teaching Excellence Award — cited by the presenter as "1 of 8 in the entire nation" for this award cycle. - Program outputs: students may earn industry certifications (examples named at the meeting: computational thinking, network security, Python). These credentials were referenced by the presenter as opportunities available to students taught by Burke.
Why it matters
District leaders emphasized that nationally recognized classroom teachers support students’ postsecondary and workforce pathways; Burke’s selection underscores the district’s focus on expanding CTE opportunities.
Ending
The board publicly congratulated Burke, and the district said it will continue to promote CTE course pathways and industry partnerships that provide students with certifications and internship opportunities.
