Our Team

Meet The Team

Kevin Nolten

Director of Academic Outreach 

Kevin  directs  CYBER.ORG’s  programmatic  outreach efforts and  partnerships.  With a background in K-12 administration, Kevin finds special meaning in  cyber education and the impact it has directly on student’s futures.  He keeps the  laughter  and the passion for cyber education  burning bright  at CYBER.ORG. 

Dr. Chuck Gardner 

Director of Curriculum

Chuck leads the curricula development team and connects with state educational  representatives  on standards development.  Chuck’s favorite part of the job is teachers' “aha!” moments during professional development workshops.  Need a recommendation for a kitchen gadget or podcast? Chuck is your guy.

David Awalt 

Marketing and Communications Manager 

David  manages the creation of graphics and communications  for CYBER.ORG. With a background in illustration  and design, David makes sure that  CYBER.ORG looks good.  When he’s not working, he plays in a heavy metal band and loves on his two dogs, Rascal and Lily.

Charlene Cooper

Curricula Development Specialist & RARC Coordinator

Charlene brings to CYBER.ORG experience as a STEM classroom teacher and robotics coach. She finds special meaning in fostering learning opportunities for students by supporting their teachers. In her spare time, she takes basketball lessons from her (very patient and dedicated) ten year old.

Josh Coriell

Curriculum Development Specialist 

Josh has played a major role in the development of CYBER.ORG's mathematics curriculum, along with various projects in STEM EDA and Cyber Fundamentals. Josh enjoys traveling across the US to  teach teachers how to program.  He's an avid traveler and taco-eater.  

Callie Dean 

Academic Outreach Coordinator 

Callie sets up professional development and oversees program evaluation for CYBER.ORG. Callie loves working with  our teachers and data in order  to continually improve our programs in impactful ways. She plays violin in  her local symphony and bakes a mean sourdough. 

Claire Floyd 

Director of Marketing 

Claire works to make sure CYBER.ORG’s marketing efforts  are reflective of the exciting  work we’re  privileged  to do.  With a background in scientific illustration and communication, Claire gets a kick out of distilling the complex into the clear. She  enjoys bird watching and gardening. 

Tommy Gober

Curriculum Development Specialist 

As a high school cybersecurity  curriculum specialist, Tommy lives at the  intersection of technology, cybersecurity, and teaching.  Tommy enjoys flying  four-line stunt kites and knows over 30 programming languages.  If you’re looking for a trivia teammate, Tommy’s your guy.

Heather Howle

Curriculum Development Specialist 

Heather discovered her calling after witnessing the power robotics competitions had on her STEM  students  and was even  awarded the 2016 Fishman Prize for Superlative Classroom Practice. If you can’t seem to find her, check Disney World. 

Matt Kinmon 

Support Specialist

Matt is the brains behind CYBER.ORG's 3-D printing projects, Capture-the-Flag competitions, and shipping of supplies. He loves tinkering, coding puzzles, and finding ways to make cyber education more accessible and fun for students.

Joe  MacAdam 

Curriculum Development Specialist 

Joe caught the cyber education bug after recognizing the need for cybersecurity content in his  math  classroom and implemented robotics to fill the gap.  Joe is a long-suffering  Cleveland Browns fan and loves spending time outside with his family. 

Jon Ownby

Curriculum Development Specialist 

Jon  has a passion for ensuring that K-8 students have an educational  foundation that focuses on science and engineering principles, preparing students for success in their adult careers. Jon has an uncanny ability to find the perfect  gif  for every situation. 

Brittany Pike

Curriculum Development Specialist

With more than 10 years in the classroom teaching 2nd and 3rd grade, K-5 Technology Enrichment, and English classes abroad, Brittany enjoys introducing teachers and students to programming. She also loves traveling and exploring how people around the world teach and learn.

John Queen 

Curriculum Development Specialist 

The resident humanities and history buff, John has a passion for education and presenting STEM subjects through the lens of their historical and societal implications. John stays busy supporting CYBER.ORG educators from behind the scenes, during workshops, and online. He loves a good fantasy book.

Laurie  Salvail 

Curriculum Development Specialist 

Laurie brings extensive experience in elementary STEM to the  curriculum development team and received the Bossier Chamber of Commerce’s Excellence in Education and Innovation award in 2017.  Laurie  occasionally dusts off her bow and arrows to keep her skills as a certified basic archery  instructor sharp. 

Jessica Stern

Project Administrator

Jessica oversees CYBER.ORG projects and helps us to keep all of our ducks in a row. She is queen of gifs and keeps the CYBER.ORG team laughing through thick and thin. Need a true crime documentary recommendation? Jessica's got you covered.

Benjamin Williamson 

Curriculum Development  Specialist 

With a background in sociology and STEM education programs, Benjamin brings a creative perspective to CYBER.ORG’s elementary and middle school curriculum. Benjamin is active in community theatre and is always busy writing, filming, creating, and learning. 

Join The Team

Professional Development Contractor

Rolling opportunity beginning Summer 2021

We are seeking a knowledgeable, energetic instructor to support CYBER.ORG’s curriculum development specialists in facilitating virtual hands-on workshops for high school cybersecurity teachers. We aim to create high-quality virtual professional development experiences that are led by a diverse team of approachable, encouraging content specialists.

Read more about this position and how to apply here.

Cyber Education Specialist

Rolling opportunity, filled as needed

We are currently seeking to bring on a Cyber Education Specialist to support a new grant from a Department of Defense support agency as part of a pilot K-12 academic feeder program for Grambling State University (GSU) in northern Louisiana. The Cyber Education Specialist will support the teacher(s) at two Caddo Parish High Schools. This position will spend 80% of their time split between the two schools, with the remaining 20% of the time serving as a cyber liaison between CYBER.ORG and Caddo Parish, supporting teachers across the district through professional development on CYBER.ORG resources.

Read more about this position and how to apply here.

Curriculum Development Contractor

Rolling opportunity, filled as needed

CYBER.ORG, through its work that is funded from the US Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), presents many opportunities for collaboration with educators interested in contributing work from their specialty areas to our extensive library. CYBER.ORG contracts with educators with K-12 experience in STEM, cyber, or computer science, or special interest in how those topics can impact English and language arts, humanities content, or even core math and science.

Read more about this position and how to apply here.