Carol L. Fletcher

Carol L. Fletcher is a prominent researcher in computer science education with a focus on equity, teacher certification, and systemic educational reform. She has published extensively in top conferences like SIGCSE, RESPECT, and ITiCSE, collaborating with institutions and policymakers to expand access to computing education.

Research Interests:

• Equity in computer science education
• Teacher professional development and certification
• Networked improvement communities
• Systemic educational reform
• Collective impact models

Publication Trends: Her recent work emphasizes scalable interventions for computational thinking in primary education, equity policy analysis, and research-practice partnerships for educators of color. Earlier articles address algebra as a CS gatekeeper, longitudinal data analysis, and CAPE framework applications.

Collaborations: She works with leaders like Joshua Childs, Ryan Torbey, and Jayce Warner, focusing on data-driven equity research, teacher empowerment, and policy implementation.