National Cybersecurity Teaching Academy
Your organization can support excellence in teaching while helping solve one of America’s most pressing challenges: Preparing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
NCTA prepares high school teachers to deliver rigorous cybersecurity courses. Each teacher earns an 18-credit graduate certificate. You will be equipping teachers with the knowledge and the confidence to inspire the next generation of cyber leaders. Read more about the NCTA program here: https://teachcyber.org/ncta/
Your impact multiplies annually as every teacher reaches 70+ students each school year.
Contact: Dr. Melissa Dark melissa.dark@darkenterprisesinc.com
Hear from our Cybersecurity Educators
Hear what three of our NCTA educators have to say in their own words.
Tabitha Senty, NCTA 2025 graduate, teaches in Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD in Minnesota.
Regina Smith, NCTA Class of 2026, teaches in High Point, NC.
Sylvia Stipich, NCTA Class of 2028, teaches in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.
Sponsorship Levels
Golden Apple Supporter
Bronze Level - $9,000
Sponsors one teacher. Name recognition on scholarship and program materials.
Golden Apple Leader
Silver Level - $27,000
Sponsor three teachers. Name recognition on scholarships, materials, and NCTA press and social media.
Golden Apple Ambassador
Gold Level - $45,000
Sponsors five teachers. Name recognition same as above, plus acknowledgment at educator showcase events.
Golden Apple Legacy
Platinum Level - $90,000
Sponsors ten or more teachers. Scholarship name recognition. Prominent name recognition across all communications and opportunities to engage directly with teacher cohorts.
All sponsorship levels include the following:
- Charitable contribution through our nonprofit partner.
- Name recognition displayed on scholarship(s).
- Recognition in NCTA events and communication.
Program Impact
The NCTA Participation Map shows our reach so far:
- 325 educators in 45 states,
- Represented schools are composed of 102 city schools, 119 suburban schools, and 98 town/rural schools,
- Over 500,000 students are enrolled in the represented schools,
- Cybersecurity enrollment is ~39,600 students.
