
Kennan Scott
As Vice President of Bitwise, Oakland, Kennan Scott is in charge of adapting the Bitwise ecosystem to fit Oakland’s authentic DNA. Previously, Kennan served as an engineering teacher and manager of the Oakland district’s computer science initiatives, where he supported curricular and professional development for teachers. He partnered with public, private, and nonprofit entities to expand work-based learning and career opportunities for Oakland's youth while managing the district-wide vision of ensuring over 3k students receive high-quality, 6-12 computer science instruction. Kennan is also the founder of CODEd Academy, a proposed interdisciplinary computer science school in Oakland.
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