Team Members & Roles 

Head Coach

MMS Science 6-7-8

Assistant Coach

MMS Science 6-7-8

Ralph Wojtowicz Sr.

Mentor

Director of Applied Technology, Shenandoah University; Helped weekly with TensorFlow and calculations for the robot.

Susan Wojtowicz 

Mentor

English Teacher, HCS; Helped with outreach events and proofreading. 

Andy Humphries

Mentor

S.R Analyst TSS, American Woodmark; Helped weekly with programming, machine learning, and navigation.

Shane Roy

                 Mentor

Specialist, TSS, American Woodmark; Helped weekly with CAD design and taught us Fusion 360.

Alex Chavez

Mentor

Project Engineer, American Woodmark; Helped weekly with engineering and build design.

           Robin Walters

                    Mentor

  Community member; Helps organize successful fundraisers       in our rural community.

Dr. Ernie Falcone

 Connected STEM Professional

Former CEO Mars Labs; Helps with design ideas and community outreach opportunities.

David Maher

Connected STEM Professional

CEO and Lead Engineer, INO.com; Programming assistance and help with field setup.

Cody Dent

Connected STEM Professional

Machinery and Ag Teacher, Hardy Co School; Mr. Dent helped us use a router to cut some of our robot pieces.

Dr. Ryan Haupt 

Connected STEM Professional 

Program Director, NYSA; Gave feedback at BRITE competition           about outreach and     presentations.

Zackary Adkins

Connected STEM Professional

USDA, Social Media Staff, VIBE Kayaks; Shared social media engagement strategies

James Patton

Connected STEM Professional 

      Former electrician and             contractor; Helped with        electrical needs, ESD mitigation, and booth design.

Angie Zirk

Connected STEM Professional 

Senior VP, Summit Financial; Gave guidance with financial record keeping and helped with community events.

Albert Walters 

Connected STEM Professional

Connected us with local business sponsors and taught proper tool usage

Jeffery Rush

       Connected STEM                    Professional 

   Math Teacher, Hardy County Schools; Helped with calculations for the robot.

Jessica Markwood

Connected STEM Professional

IT Director, HCS; Filmed promotional material for the team and helped with school finances.

Connie Sherman

Connected STEM Professional

Freelance Reporter, Moorefield Examiner; Promotes team via press releases and articles.

Julie Markwood

Connected STEM Professional

CAO, Summit Financial Group; Gave feedback on design process and presentation.

Jeff Fraley

Connected STEM Professional

Director Fraley Funeral Home; Taught us how to laser engrave and provided a CNC router to use.

Lillian Shoemaker

Connected STEM Professional

Mechanical Engineering Student, Franklin Olin College of Engineering, Former Dean’s List Recipient; Shared career and engineering advice, and deans list information.

Maya Paul

Connected STEM Professional

Former MasBio Coordinator, Eastern CTC; Gave feedback at BRITE competition on team goals and marketing strategies.

Marti Neustadt

Connected STEM Professional

Former MakerSpace Director, Eastern CTC; Gave feedback at BRITE competition on presentation.

Michelle Phillips

Connected STEM Professional

Outreach Director, NSTA; Former FTC Coach. Provided insight into game play and equipment needs.