My Background
          Introduced to computers in 6th grade
          C.S. Degree
          Software Engineer / Architect
          K-12 Education
          AP CS and Advanced Topics 
            Courses
                              
         Defining Computer Science
          Problem Solving
          Algorithmic Thinking
          Systems Analysis
          Logic
          Not just programming (though it 
             plays a big part)
                               
         CS is Clearly Important
           Technology-oriented world
           Necessary for success in other 
             disciplines
           Basic skills are assumed
           Advanced skills are often required 
             (though often not explicitly)
                                
        Teaching CS in Kindergarten
          Sorting
          Searching
          Recursion
          Boolean Arithmetic
          Queues
          Everyone Does It!
                              
        Teaching CS in Elementary
          Sorting
          Searching
          Recursion
          Boolean Arithmetic
          Queues
          Everyone Does It!