Teaching

University teaching interests, Maven cohorts, and current teaching role.

I teach where the audience is. This page indexes three kinds of teaching:

  1. University teaching in my areas of expertise.
  2. Maven cohort courses for working professionals.
  3. Instructional supervision I do every day in uniform.

University teaching

I teach across cybersecurity, computer science, aviation, and aerospace topics, drawing on a Doctor of Education in educational leadership, a Certified Master Instructor credential, 3,000+ hours of classroom instruction, and 25 years of operational experience in cyber and aviation systems.

Areas I am qualified to teach at the undergraduate or graduate level:

  • Cybersecurity. Network and host security, offensive security and penetration testing, security operations, identity and access management, and AI security.
  • Computer science. Programming and software development (Python, Rust, Nim, C#), database design and SQL, and systems-level fundamentals.
  • Aviation systems. Aircraft electrical and environmental systems, avionics architectures, and the cybersecurity of aviation and weapons systems.
  • Instructional design. Course and assessment design, outcomes-based learning, and faculty mentorship.

If you are a department chair or program lead exploring a fit, email me and I will share course outlines and sample materials I have on hand.

Maven cohort courses

I run cohort-based courses for working professionals on Maven. The format suits how working adults actually learn: live sessions, peer accountability, graded labs, and a deliverable they can put on a portfolio.

Each cohort I open will be linked here. Want first notice? Email me and I will add you to the list.

Current teaching role

As Cyber Master Instructor and Acting Director of Operations at one of the Air Force’s primary technical training schoolhouses, I oversee the development of new cyber and communications officers. The work involves curriculum review, instructor development, and direct classroom and lab instruction. To date I have delivered 3,000+ hours of classroom instruction, supervised 21 instructors, and reviewed 153 courses covering 3,000 learning objectives.

I am a Certified Master Instructor, the terminal instructional credential within the Air Force training pipeline.

Mentoring and faculty development

I have built and delivered presentations on pursuing a terminal degree for officers considering doctoral work, and I regularly mentor instructors on classroom delivery, assessment design, and the career path from operator to educator.