Kimberly SmithKimberly Smith is a K–8 Computer Science and Design Thinking/STEAM teacher, Instructional Innovation Coach, and school technology leader at Saint Raphael School in Hamilton, New Jersey. With more than 25 years of experience, she creates inclusive, hands-on learning experiences that connect computer science, engineering, artificial intelligence, robotics, 3D design and printing, and authentic problem-solving. Kimberly has presented at national and regional conferences, including ISTELive, the CSTA Annual Conference, TCEA, MACUL, OETC, NYSCATE, Vermont Fest, the EdTechTeacher AI Summit, and CSTANJ CSPDWeek. Her work emphasizes equitable access, student voice, computational thinking, creative problem-solving, and the thoughtful use of emerging technologies to strengthen meaningful student learning. She serves on the CSTA National Reflective Teachers Committee and as Secretary of CSTANJ. Kimberly is also the founder of KMS Discoveries LLC, providing professional learning, consulting, curriculum support, conference presentations, and EdTech collaboration for educators, schools, districts, and educational organizations.
CSTANJ CSPDWeek 2026 Sessions
- Monday, August 3, 1:00–2:55 p.m. EDT3D Design and Printing in the CS Classroom
- Wednesday, August 5, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. EDTThe XYZ of 3D: From Virtual to Reality, A Deep Dive into CAD Design and 3D Printing
- Thursday, August 6, 8:00–10:00 a.m. EDTAI Coding Buddies: Sparking Critical and Creative Thinking in CS, Grades 3–12
Co-Presenting with Marci Klein of 3DuxDesign
- Tuesday, August 4, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. EDTDesign-a-Civic Center: From Community Blueprint to Digital Build: A Modular Cross-Curricular PBL Journey Through Civics, Engineering, Coding, and Community Design, Grades 3–12Primary presenter: Marci Klein, 3DuxDesignCo-presenter: Kimberly Smith
- Tuesday, August 4, 2:00–4:00 p.m. EDTDesign-a-Zoo: From Cardboard Enclosures to Digital BlueprintsPrimary presenter: Marci Klein, 3DuxDesignCo-presenter: Kimberly Smith
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