Erik Wiessmann

Computer Science, Physics & Mathematics Educator

875 N 21 Street, Philadelphia PA (215) 900.8742 edwiessmann@philasd.org

Experience

2006 - Present

School District of Philadelphia

Certifications:
Comp Sci 7-12 Physics 7-12 Mathematics 7-12 Bus-Computer-Info Tech PK-12 Inst Tech Specialist Google Educator L2
Current Courses:
  • Computer Science
  • AP Computer Science Principles
  • AP Computer Science A
Responsibilities:
  • Dual Enrollment Coordinator (Harrisburg Univ)
  • Teacher Technology Leader
  • Web Publisher & Google Apps Admin
  • Jumpstart Philly Academic Taskforce
  • Coding & Bouldering Club Mentor
2020 - Present

Philadelphia Education Fund

Instructor for 40-hour summer enrichment courses and field trip chaperone.

2021 - Present

Jumpstart

Facilitator training future CS teachers, leading workshops, and brainstorming sessions.

1995 - 2006

Stand Alone, Inc.

Owner & Programmer. Designed handheld apps (C++, Java, Assembly). Managed staff and developed databases.

Awards & Recognition

  • Harold W. Pote "Behind Every Graduate" Award 2024
  • Lindback Award 2021
  • AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award (2019, 2021, 2024)
  • CS4Philly Early Career Achievement Award 2019
  • Perfect Attendance Since 2005

Student Contest Achievements

  • 2025 - 1st Place: Philly Regional Media & Design (Coding, Web)
  • 2024 - 1st Place: Philly Regional Media & Design (Coding, Web, 3D, Animation)
  • 2023 - 1st Place: Philly Regional Media & Design (Coding, Web, 3D, Animation)
  • 2022 - 1st Place: State Media & Design (Programming)
  • 2019 - 1st Place: Ctrl+Shift Web Design