Overview

This interdisciplinary major focuses on the design and development of computer programs, grounded in mathematics, engineering, and real-world problem solving. Students begin with AP Computer Science Principles as their first course, building a strong foundation in computing concepts while developing problem-solving skills. They then gain hands-on experience with programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, and Java. Along the way, they learn to design independent projects, write efficient code, and develop applications for websites, desktops, and mobile devices.

Graduates of the program leave with the tools and techniques needed to thrive in today’s technology-driven world. Through our Dual-Enrollment Partnership with Hudson County Community College, students can also earn college credit for their coursework. The program further provides opportunities to pursue professional programming certifications and gain real-world experience through work-based learning.

Lisandra Docampo is a Computer Science Instructor at High Tech. She has taught Computer Programming I, II, and III in Python, Kotlin, and Java, respectively, and has also provided instruction for Advanced Placement courses like Computer Science Principles and A for Java. Additionally, she takes the lead in managing the Coding and Machine Learning with Artificial Intelligence Clubs. Before joining High Tech in 2020, she taught Algebra II and Geometry.

Lisandra began her journey in the field of mathematics at an early age, actively participating in math competitions since she was just 9 years old. She holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and a Master's in Math Education from Camaguey University. During her master's thesis, she developed a software application named "Expert System in Linear Algebra" using Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Java, and SQL, which aids college students in finding the most efficient solutions to Linear Algebra problems. In addition, she has earned the IBM Data Science Professional Certificate in Python, Databases, Data Analysis and Visualization, and Machine Learning, and completed a Data Science Capstone project.

Ms. Docampo has gained valuable experience through her work with technology companies, including an internship at a Telecommunications Company and a role as an SQL consultant for a Software Company. Nevertheless, the majority of her professional career has been dedicated to academia. She has served as a professor at three foreign Universities, taught at Hudson Community College, and worked as an instructor at three Tech High Schools in New Jersey.

Outside of work, she enjoys a variety of activities. Such as spending time with family and friends, going on outdoor adventures like hiking and traveling, working out, staying informed about the news and finances, and listening to pop music.

Ms. Bushra Javed is a Computer Programming teacher with a strong background in web development and programming. Before transitioning into education, she worked as a Front-End Developer for building responsive websites using HTML5, CSS, Sass, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery, WordPress, and development tools such as Git, Gulp, and NPM. This professional experience enables her to bring real-world knowledge into the classroom and connect lessons to industry practices.

She holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Science and a Standard Certificate (Code 4148) to teach Computer Science Technology in New Jersey, which she earned through the Alternate Route Teacher Preparation Program at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, NJ. At High Tech High School, Ms. Bushra teaches AP Computer Science