“My professors took what I already knew about the IT field and raised it to a whole new level.”

Major: MS Information Technology Assurance Administration (Cybersecurity)
Hometown: St. Joseph, MO

“I was given the opportunity to meet with faculty members and teach undergraduate students as a GTA, which gave me confidence and a year of experience for when I went on to teach at other colleges.”

Todd Miller ’19 came to Missouri Western seeking a master’s degree so he could become a teacher. Todd now works as a high school teacher and adjunct instructor at multiple colleges.

He credits his professors and experiences at Missouri Western with providing him with the experience and confidence needed to help students reach their potential and see the wealth of job opportunities within the IT field.

“My professors took what I already knew about the IT field and raised it to a whole new level. They exposed me to areas and jobs in the IT field that I previously knew nothing about.”