Herbert Brown
MCA – Jackson Senior Instructor
Herbert Brown is the senior instructor for the Mississippi Coding Academies’ Jackson Campus. He previously served as a teacher for the Algebra Project at Lanier High School in Jackson from 2006-2010. He later worked as a financial aid counselor at Tougaloo College. Currently, he serves on the board of directors for the Algebra Project as treasurer. Brown received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Jackson State University and a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Mississippi College.
Email: herbert.brown@mscoding.org
Jordan Roland
MCA – Jackson XR Instructor
Jordan Roland is the XR Instructor for the Mississippi Coding Academies’ Jackson Campus. A graduate of MCA and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he served as an Air Force meteorologist. He brings a wealth of knowledge to the team.
Email: jordan.roland@mscoding.org
Jessika Hayes
MCA – Golden Triangle Instructor
Jessika Hayes is the instructor for the Mississippi Coding Academies’ Golden Triangle campus. She graduated from MCA and worked as Columbia Municipal School District’s first Coding Facilitator. She also helped establish the Columbus Cyber League, facilitated a summer coding program, and served as a judge for various coding events.
Email: jessika.hayes@mscoding.org
Blake Wyatt
MCA – Golden Triangle Junior Instructor
Blake Wyatt is the Junior Instructor for the Mississippi Coding Academies’ Golden Triangle campus. A graduate of MCA, he is currently finishing a degree at Mississippi State University.
Email: blake.wyatt@mscoding.org
Jim St Clair
Chief AI Officer and Site Lead
Jim St Clair is the Chief AI Officer and Site Lead for MCA-Biloxi. He has an extensive background in AI and machine learning, as well as healthcare. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Jim brings unparalleled expertise to the team.
Email: jim.stclair@mscoding.org
Margarito Valencia
MCA – Biloxi Instructor
Margarito Valencia is the instructor for the Mississippi Coding Academies’ Biloxi campus. A graduate of MCA, Valencia was part of the MEMA IT team during the Covid-19 relief efforts. He rejoined MCA to help students grow as coders.
Zachary Dubroc
MCA – Biloxi Junior Instructor
Zachary Dubroc is the Junior Instructor for the Mississippi Coding Academies’ Biloxi campus. A graduate of MCA, he is passionate about helping students succeed.
Email: zachary.dubroc@mscoding.org
Matthew Harris
MCA – Delta Instructor
Matthew Harris is the instructor for the Mississippi Coding Academies’ Delta campus. A graduate of MCA, he previously taught secondary English and is pursuing a Masters in Education. He also holds certifications in IT and AI-related fields.
Email: matthew.harris@mscoding.org
Tomia Stevenson
MCA – Delta Junior Instructor
Tomia Stevenson is the Junior Instructor for the Mississippi Coding Academies’ Delta campus. A graduate of MCA, she brings enthusiasm and dedication to the team.
Email: tomia.stevenson@mscoding.org
Bob Buseck
Executive Director
Bob Buseck is a self-described “IT guy,” formerly the Chief Information Officer for the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. Since his time serving in the U.S. Army, he’s worked in a variety of IT leadership roles.
Email: bob.buseck@mscoding.org