Meet DoD STEM Ambassadors from STEM Ecosystems Across the Country
The DoD STEM Ambassador Program, managed by TGR Foundation, recognizes outstanding educators and promotes STEM learning across the nation.
DoD STEM Ambassadors work together to create and curate remote learning and digital materials such as lesson plans, learning activities, and creative engagement approaches to be shared with educators.
DoD STEM Ambassadors & Partner Organizations
Alex Fuentes
STEAM and CS Programs Manager, Virginia

Blake Greisinger
High School Career & Technical Education Teacher, Washington

Brianne Loya
High School Science Teacher, Arizona

Caitlin Brandon
Instructional Coach, Pennsylvania

Caitlin Hayes
Middle School Engineering Teacher, Virginia

Claudia Pruitt
Middle School Math Teacher, California

Darci Kimball
High School Biotech and Human Anatomy & Physiology Teacher, California

David Padilla
Middle School STEM Teacher, Texas

Derek Ratchford
Nature Center Director, Arkansas

Domingo Ocampo
Middle School Life Science Teacher, Guam

Doug Picard
Engineering Technology Teacher, Ohio

Erika Levrault
Middle School STEM Teacher, Illinois

Jason Lee Morgan
Math and Data Science Educator and Curriculum Specialist, California

Jillian Blair
Engineering Teacher, Maryland

Kal Mannis
Senior Director for Rural Engagement, Arizona

Karen Shelton
Internship Coordinator, Maryland

Kia Thomas
Middle School Math Teacher, New Jersey

Kim Alvin De Lara
Elementary School Computer Science Teacher, Arizona

Melissa Stirling
Middle School Math Teacher, Oklahoma

Michelle Hendrick
High School Career & Technology Education Teacher, Texas

Paul Hansford
Computer Science Professor, Ohio

Ramon Benavides
Assistant Principal, Texas

Richard Williams
High School Chemistry Teacher, Maryland

Ryan Nichols
Industrial Training and Assessment Center Project Manager, Ohio

Sarah Hillard
Middle School Math and Science Teacher, California

Shalise Allison
High School Biology Teacher, Maryland

Shawn Waring
High School Robotics Teacher, Florida

Stacey Reed
High School Forensic Science Teacher, Maryland

Tiffany Jones
High School Cybersecurity and Computer Science Teacher, Georgia

Topaz Navarro
Drones Instructor, Maryland
