Teachers

Byron Heath (byron.heath@idla.k12.id.us) is a professional development specialist at Idaho Digital Learning, where he trains classroom teachers on technology integration and blended learning strategies. Previously, Byron worked as an English teacher and team leader at Taylorview Middle School in Idaho Falls. He is passionate about redesigning classrooms to make instruction more engaging and personalized, and enjoys exploring the […]

Judson Birkel (birkel_judson@salkeiz.k12.or.us) teaches Computer Science, Web Development, and Robotics at South Salem High School. Having been inspired by his high school programming teacher, Judson decided to pursue teaching CS as a career and returned to his home town in order to give back to his community. Judson’s favorite part about teaching is when students […]

Ken Cone (kencone@gmail.com) has 14 years of experience with LEGO robotics. He has taught classes for ORTOP, SuperQuest, and assisted in school classrooms. He has been an ORTOP head Judge and teaches ORTOP Coaching workshops. Ken is one of the primary developers of the SuperQuest video training lessons. Ken has extensive technical background in LEGO Mindstorms.

Matt Hurst supports teachers in designing engaging, inquiry based learning experiences for students. He is currently a middle school instructional mentor (TOSA) at Whiteaker Middle School in Salem-Keizer. Before his role as a mentor, he taught Language Arts, ELD, iLearn (iPad Elective) & Video Production. He is a Google Innovator, Raspberry Pi Certified, LearnZillion DreamTeamer, […]

I have a Bachelors In Business from Oregon State University and a Master in Education and a Library Media Specialist Endorsement from George Fox. I was the Library Media Specialist for Salem Keizer School District for 11 years. I am currently the technology teacher and STEAM teacher at North Marion Intermediate School (Grades 3-5).

Tobin Shields has been teaching programming and information technology for over 5 years. He taught high school students in in a CTE-focused program within the GBSD, and is now a full-time cybersecurity instructor at Mt. Hood Community College. Tobin’s academics include a Masters of Education from Portland State university where he earned in teaching certificate, […]

Don Kirkwood has taught AP (correcting exam, Question Leader and on the AP Test Committee and many workshops around the US and World) and IB Computer Science (sub and high level in Casablanca, Morocco) for more than 35 years. He believes that all student populations would love and be successful at learning cs if we […]

Terry Alexander worked as a software engineer at Intel Corporation for ten years until she made the switch to computer science education. She has been an instructor at Saturday Academy for many years, teaching programming, robotics, and physics classes including classes in computer game design.

Don Domes (learning.don@gmail.com) recently retired after more than 30 years in the classroom, mostly spent in the Tech Wing at Hilhi, with forays into Integrated Science. He has extensive experience with LEGO Robotics both in the classroom and coaching FIRST(™) LEGO League teams competing through the Oregon Robotics Tournament and Outreach Program (ORTOP), where he’s also […]