This Alabama Teacher Is Forging the Future of Cybersecurity Education
Air & Space Forces Association: Kala Grice-Dobbins, an extraordinary K-12 educator from the Madison County Career Tech Center in Huntsville, Ala., is being honored as the second-place winner of AFA’s 2025 Thompson-Mallett National Teacher of the Year Award. This prestigious accolade is proudly sponsored by Rolls-Royce.
Grice-Dobbins’ nomination underscored her visionary approach to education, her tireless advocacy for students, and her distinguished leadership in the rapidly expanding field of cybersecurity education. Throughout 19 years of teaching experience, including two years as a 10th-12th Grade Cybersecurity Pathway to Career Teacher at Madison County Career Tech Center, Grice-Dobbins has consistently provided her students with immersive, hands-on learning experiences. These experiences foster crucial skills in critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving, essential for success in STEM careers.