Dr. Sheila Donigan - 6-8 Computer Science

Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year. It is a pleasure to have the opportunity to teach at Belair Middle School. I have more than 18 years of teaching experience and bring a wealth of knowledge to the classroom. Students in my classes are encouraged to join Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). FBLA provides students with the opportunity to develop essential leadership, communication, and career-ready skills. 

Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) for Computer Science (CS) were created in response to the growing ubiquity of computing devices and their impact on every aspect of society. If Georgia’s students are to participate effectively in society, a shift in K-12 education must correspond. In Georgia, Computer Science is understood as the study of computers and algorithmic processes, including their principles, their hardware and software designs, their implementation, and their impact on society. The standards blend the core concepts of computer science (i.e., what students should know) and computer science practices (i.e., what students should do). These core concepts and practices should be taught in an integrated way to provide authentic learning experiences for students.