Chris Schmitz
St. Vrain Valley School District Computer Technology Teacher
Erie, CO
I am a Boulder County native, currently living in Longmont with my family. I hold a Master of Arts in Instructional Design and Technology from the University of Colorado Denver. I am a licensed K-12 Instructional Technology Specialist, and Secondary Social Studies . I teach computer science and technology at Soaring Heights PK-8 School and Advanced Robotics at Erie High School and I coach the Erie High School VEX competitive robotics teamsMy background is in information technology and programming, having earned an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems from Front Range Community College, a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Colorado Boulder and a Master of Arts in Instructional Design and Technology from the University of Colorado Denver.
I am a life long learner and member of multiple technology education organizations, including CSTA, ISTE, Apple Teachers and Sphero Heroes. I’m an avid sports fan and enjoy movies and exploring local parks with my family. I am passionate about using technology as a way to express creativity, play and explore passions with a purpose.