Our Team
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Meet The Team
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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.
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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.
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Cyber Education Specialist
Corisma works to ensure all students have equal access to cybersecurity education. She came to CYBER.ORG from an HBCU and brings a passion that will lead to better representation and increased diversity in the field of cybersecurity. In her off time she loves spending time with her family, preferably at the beach and either playing board games or watching their favorite Disney movie.
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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.
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Curriculum Development Specialist
Bartles joined the CYBER.ORG team to help develop high school certification courses and resources to support those courses. He claims to have figured out the secret to settling the mystical island of Catan but that hasn’t been confirmed. He also likes coffee, building PCs, woodworking, and sports.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Curriculum Development Specialist
Willie heads up the HBCU feeder program, helping ensure all students have access to cybersecurity education. Willie has spent his career in the school system, both as a classroom Science educator and in the administration side. Willie enjoys spending time with his family, playing with his Doberman Pincher, Duke, and watching the Buffalo Bills play football.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Academic Outreach Coordinator
Georgette’s role is to ensure all partners with CYBER.ORG are supported and engaged. Georgette enjoys connecting with new people and increasing our opportunities to collaborate with our community, locally and nationally. She loves playing rock band with her family, watching British crime dramas and anything Nightmare Before Christmas!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cyber Challenge Writer
Writing Committee Requirements
Participation in three virtual meetings throughout the summer of 2021 as follows:
- Kickoff Meeting on Friday July 16, 1-3 pm Central (1-2 hours in a collaborative Zoom environment)
- Writing Session 1 on Friday, August 6, 1-4 pm Central (2-3 hours in a collaborative Zoom environment)
- Writing Session 2 on Friday, August 27, 1-4 pm Central (2-3 hours in a collaborative Zoom environment)
- Challenge-writing between meetings, with each committee member producing 15-20 challenges of varying difficulty, as identified in collaborative group meetings
To apply, send resume with cover letter to resumes@cyber.org by July 5 with the subject of “Challenge Writing Committee” detailing your experience (a) working with K-12 students in educational environments, and (b) participating in cyber competitions/ hackathons/ CTFs.
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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.
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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.