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Rhett Butler

My Bio

Rhett Butler joined the STEM computer science faculty in August of 2022 as a secondary computer science teacher. Prior to joining STEM, he was an industry professional for five years at the USDA as a computer programmer for the Rangeland Resources & Systems Research Unit (RRSRU). He left to pursue his dream of teaching, and he believes that computer science is one of the most valuable disciplines a modern student can learn. He is excited to continue his journey at STEM School Highlands Ranch, with his focus being on instilling the problem-solving methods and logical, critical thinking skills that help students thrive in computer science and beyond.

He has a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Interdisciplinary Film Studies from Colorado State University and a teaching license from CU Denver. He enjoys football, baseball, video games, Magic: the Gathering, camping, ATVing, cult movies, paddleboarding, and longboarding.