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Tiffany N. Jones is an award-winning Computer Science and Cybersecurity educator at Global Impact Academy, a STEM magnet high school in Fairburn, Georgia. She serves as the Digital Technology Pathway Lead for Fulton County Schools and a Chapter Leader for the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Georgia Chapter.
Tiffany served on the CSTA 2026 PK–12 Computer Science Standards Writing Team, where she primarily contributed to the High School Specialty Standards, including Artificial Intelligence. She is also a member of the Georgia Department of Education Computer Science Advisory Board and the NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference Planning Committee.
With a background in systems engineering and over 12 years of industry experience, Tiffany brings real-world perspectives into her classroom through hands-on, project-based learning. Her work focuses on making computer science accessible, connecting emerging technologies to authentic learning experiences, and preparing students for future opportunities in computing.
Tiffany is a 2025 recipient of the national CSTA and Infosys Foundation USA Computer Science Teaching Excellence Award, the Georgia Department of Education Outstanding Achievement in Computer Science Award, and the AEOP Educator of the Year Award. She was also named Global Impact Academy’s 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year.
Through her teaching, curriculum development, and national collaborations, Tiffany advocates for computer science education that is relevant, inclusive, and responsive to the rapidly evolving technology landscape.
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