Professor Kyla Kinzler absolutely loves teaching and shaping lives! From the moment a student walks into her class, she has a sense of calling to connect and support them on their life-long journey of learning. She's excited to be part of the SOE where future teachers are not only trained but encouraged to serve students and their families. Her interests center on Reading and Early Literacy Development, Trauma-informed practices, and Faith-integrated compassion.

Christian A. Vaca is an Information Technology professional and cybersecurity engineer with over 20 years of combined military and civilian experience in the Department of Defense and private sectors. His expertise spans network security, cloud infrastructure, endpoint protection, and secure systems design. As an adjunct professor, he integrates his industry background into hands-on, lab-driven instruction that bridges academic theory and professional application.

Professor Cosette Tigüilá is an educator, instructional designer, and lifelong learner committed to fostering engaging, inclusive, and technology-enhanced learning environments. Drawing from over eight years of teaching experience in K–12 and higher education, she integrates digital tools and pedagogical best practices to support diverse learners and promote academic success.