Teacher: Eric Koff

School: Andrew Jackson High School of Advanced Technology

County: Duval

Eric is one of our rockstar teachers in Duval County where he serves as the lead teacher for the Andrew Jackson High School Cybersecurity Master Academy in Jacksonville. This is his fifth year at AJHS, where they became a Master Academy in 2023.

They are doing incredible things at Andrew Jackson to ensure their students graduate at the highest level of college and career readiness. Eric’s students are learning the fundamentals of computer and network security, the essentials of modern cybersecurity principles, and operational cybersecurity which focuses on ethical hacking and the basics of penetration testing.

Seniors have the opportunity to graduate with industry certifications in CompTIA Tech+ and CompTIA Security+ and also participate in soft skills workshops, resume reviews, and mock interviews.

They have also built partnerships with leading regional employers that offer students internship opportunities. The academy is visited throughout the year by industry guest speakers and student experiences extend beyond the school walls through field trips to industry sites.

The Andrew Jackson High School of Advanced Technology and the Cybersecurity Master Academy is a leader in northeast Florida where a quality IT education is provided for every student every day.

We are so grateful for Eric’s expertise and his dedication to cybersecurity education!