Nikki Hendricks, Cyber Security and Information Science; Masters of Library and Information Science

Nikki Hendricks is a high school Computer Science teacher at Lake Travis ISD in Austin, Texas and a student studying Cyber Security and Information Assurance at Western Governors University.  She is currently in the sophomore year of this program, and has received my ITILv3 Foundations Certification, the CompTIA A+ certification and will be testing for the CompTIA Network+ certification on June 20, 2020.  Her passion for technology and passion for learning has always been a part of her life.  From librarian to educator to once again, student, her life has revolved around the use of computers, how they work, and now –Cyber Security.  Nikki, currently teaches AP Computer Science Principles and will be teaching the first ever Cyber security classes next year at Lake Travis High School.  Her studies in cyber security provide her with the knowledge and the skills to teach the next generation of cyber security enthusiasts.  She is the coach for the AFA Cyber Patriot teams, Girls Go CyberStart, and pico CTF.  She has also presented AFA Cyber Generation workshops for Senior Citizens at our local library.