Member Spotlight: Trish Henry
I am a Certified Resource Specialist (librarian) with nearly 30 years of experience in education. I also hold a master’s degree in Educational Technology. Currently, I am completing my Computer Science endorsement.
At Colbert Elementary, I serve as the K–5 Library Information Technology Specialist. There, I teach programming, robotics, and STEM skills as part of our library program. Hands-on learning, critical thinking and computer science connected with literacy are foundational to my approach to teaching and learning.
Beyond K–12 schools, I teach at the university level. For example, I am an adjunct professor at Whitworth University, where I teach Children’s Literature. At Central Washington University, I teach Library Administration as well aws Applied Technology.
Over the years, my work has included many roles. These roles include secondary English teacher, elementary teacher, district librarian, and curriculum coordinator. From 2009 to 2025, I worked as the district librarian and curriculum coordinator in the Mead School District. During that time, computer science makerspaces became part essential parts of the elementary library program.
Outside the classroom, I support STEM learning in other ways. For instance, I am a Code.org facilitator, trained to lead CSF, CSD, CSP and the new AI courses. I have been an OSPI Science Fellow. I am also a certified educator for Makey Makey, Ozobots, Apple, Magic School AI, School AI, Cricut and an AI Pioneer.
Today, I am proud to serve as a Vice-President on the CSTA Washington Board. Through this work, I help connect educators across the state. Early access to computer science and STEM is important to me because it helps students succeed at every level. When introduced at the elementary level, it can inspire students to explore further when planning secondary level electives.
