Teachers

Kim Hammond has been working in education since earning her Master’s in Regional Planning. Kim joined the Badgr team in 2016 having started her career in academic research, followed by 8 years working at an EdTech non-profit. She is keenly interested in how society is influenced by education, new technologies, and systems – making her […]

Ed Budrow teaches Digital Manufacturing at Scappoose High School, with several years of design/industry experience.

Lu Seapy (Lu.Seapy@oregonstate.edu) has taught Career and Technical Education for 20 years in Oregon, Alaska and Europe. She holds a Master of Arts and Teaching degree and has taught computer applications, computer science, robotics and technology integration. She has led multiple professional development sessions to teachers in secondary and post-secondary education. Her focus is utilizing […]

Max Skorodinsky (skorodinsky_m@4j.lane.edu)

Nikole Gipps (nikole@thatsupergirl.com)

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, […]