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2026 Keynote & Featured Speaker

Dr. Roehl Keynote

With a career spanning over 30 years in the field of education, Dr. Roehl brings a wealth of practical and administrative experience to her work. Her diverse professional background includes:

  • Instructional Leadership: Serving as a STEM specialist and an NSF program leader, where she spearheaded initiatives to improve technical literacy.

  • In-the-Classroom Expertise: Years spent as a teacher focusing on the rigorous disciplines of mathematics, science, and computer programming.

  • National Facilitation: Her influence extends beyond Texas as a Texas Instruments T3 (Teachers Teaching with Technology) Trainer and a certified Code.org facilitator, where she helps shape the way computer science is taught on a national scale.

Dr. Roehl’s work at TACC is defined by a commitment to bridging the gap between high-level computing research and classroom application. By fostering partnerships and providing high-quality professional development, she empowers teachers to demystify complex topics like AI and algorithmic thinking, ultimately preparing the next generation of Texas students for the careers of tomorrow.