WHO WE ARE

About PTN

The team behind PI Tech Network — a CS class project at Paul International PCS.

OUR RECORD

Program Accomplishments

Paul PCS Computer Science, TSA & PLTW — 2024–2026

12
State Medals
6
1st Place Finishes
4
2nd Place Finishes
Nat'l
TSA Qualifiers
WTOP
News Feature
2yrs
Program Growth
PURPOSE

Our Mission

The PI Tech Network is the home of competitive technology at Paul International Public Charter School in Washington, DC. At Paul International, we don't just join organizations — we build platforms for student success. PTN is a student-built ecosystem where young people design, code, create, compete, and lead, turning passion for technology into real-world opportunity, scholarships, and careers.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

  • Excellence is the standard, teamwork is the culture, and opportunity is the goal.

  • Students grow into innovators, creators, and leaders through real competition.

  • Talent is everywhere — we build the platform that lets it show.

WHAT WE DO

The Four Pillars

TSA

Technology Student Association

A competitive STEM chapter where students take on state and national events in coding, video game design, podcasting, and engineering — and stand on the podium. Includes a student leadership pipeline that has produced an elected DC TSA state officer.

TSA Chapter →
CS

Computer Science & Coding

A Project Lead the Way (PLTW) aligned pathway covering algorithms, data types, app design, pair programming, and computational thinking — preparing students for real tech careers and competition.

Code Corner →
GG

E-Sports

Competitive gaming as a career pathway, building strategy, communication, and resilience. Teams compete for regional titles and scholarship opportunities across Street Fighter, NBA 2K, and Super Smash Bros.

GG Report →
C&C

College & Career Readiness

From industry internships (including Microsoft) to a live College Success Dashboard tracking FAFSA, DC TAG, scholarships, and college acceptances — connecting students directly to the workforce and higher education.

Coming Soon
PEOPLE

Our Team

Seline Zapata

Seline Zapata

Station Director

STATION
Yobachi Ogbozor

Yobachi Ogbozor

TSA Reporter

TSA BEAT
Jason Dominguez

Jason Dominguez

Tech Reporter

TECH BEAT
Jen Guzman

Jen Guzman

CS Reporter

CS BEAT
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Zamonte Hizell

Esports Reporter

ESPORTS BEAT
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Gesell Garcia

YouTube Producer

STATION
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Deon Herring

Instagram Manager

STATION
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Sara Alemayehu

TikTok Creator & Site Manager

STATION
ACADEMICS

CS Connection

This Is a Real CS Project

  • 1

    Web Architecture

    This site is built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript — the same languages used by professional web developers. Every page you see was coded by a student.

  • 2

    API Integration

    Our YouTube embeds use the YouTube embed API to pull real video content directly into the site. That is the same concept behind apps that show you weather, maps, or social media feeds.

  • 3

    Live Digital Product

    PTN is not a classroom exercise — it is a live, publicly hosted website that real people can visit. Managing content on a live product is a real-world CS and media skill.

  • 4

    Cross-Platform Publishing Strategy

    Our team publishes across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok in addition to this website. Managing content across multiple platforms with different formats and audiences is a professional digital media skill.

Paul International Public Charter School |Washington, D.C. |Computer Science Class |Teacher: Mr. Babb