Alva Laster is a Digital Literacy and Computer Science Content Specialist at the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), where she supports statewide initiatives in digital literacy, computer science, AI literacy, and professional learning for educators. A former digital literacy and computer science teacher and technology coordinator, Alva brings both classroom and leadership experience to her work. She holds an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Management and an Ed.S. in Instructional Technology and has been recognized as a CSTA CS Hero and MassCUE Educator of the Month.