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.
2024-25 DoD STEM Ambassador Convening in Washington, DC. Photo by Mary Calvert.
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
