CSTANJ CSPDWeek 2026

Ross Leebaw is a 3rd grade teacher at Franklin School in Quakertown, New Jersey, where he teaches ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Ross has spent the past two years exploring how AI and vibe coding can transform classroom instruction, building a growing library of educational web applications aligned to Common Core and NJ Student Learning Standards. His projects include an NJSLA-A test prep platform with adaptive question delivery, an emerging database of 3D educational math and ELA video games covering all 3rd grade Common Core standards, a cursive writing curriculum aligned to NJ's 2026 mandate, a web applications designed to be a 24/7 mentor/co-teacher for new teachers, a reading fluency program and a new Summer Academy — a free public-facing learning hub for NJ students in grades 2–5. Ross is passionate about showing fellow educators that you don't need a computer science background or coding experience to build powerful, personalized tools for your students. He presents AI workflows to school administrators and is committed to making AI literacy accessible to teachers across New Jersey.