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Welcome to my e-Portfolio "TechEdTomorrow". My name is Kenji Darby, CISM, PMP, M. Ed. This e-portfolio was created to highlight my mission of integrating technology to educate and prepare the future workforce. I’m a multifaceted educational professional who has made significant contributions to the fields of education, literature, philanthropy, and cybersecurity. As an author, an Award-Winning Sr. Department of Defense (DoD) Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) & Instructor, I currently serve as the Director & Technology Chair, of Family and School Services/ International Admission and Enrollment for SME Academy & Board Member of the Cybersecurity Advisory Council of Prince George’s County, Maryland, where for 15+ years I have helped shape policies and initiatives related to cybersecurity in the region. As Chairman & Instructor for the Academy Science Technology & Engineering (STEM) Program, my aspirations as an educator include providing students with supplemental STEM curricula and activities, as well as exposure to STEM concepts.  

I earned my Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English, a Master’s in Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction, a Minor (UMNR) in African American Studies at Pennsylvania State University, and a Master’s Certificate in Government Contracting at the George Washington School of Business. I also obtained Department of Defense (DoD) 8570 Approved certifications: the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and the Project Management Professional (PMP). My academic achievements have informed my work as an Instructor at the SME Academy. My work aims to establish the integration of curriculum and technology in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) curricula, as it has become a reality in modern education, by creating the skills that are crucial for the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Since the Common Core Standards place great emphasis on problem-solving, reasoning, and application-based learning, they align closely with the competency requirements for STEM. Embedding technology into the process of instruction in mathematics for better practice of theoretical knowledge, and transforms the learning environment into an innovative and analytical one.​

My research has demonstrated that technology integration enhances student engagement, improves conceptual understanding, and fosters a growth mindset. This aligns with Bandura’s Social Learning Theory. Furthermore, since STEM industries continue to drive global innovation, Common Core Mathematics aligns well with technology, ensuring that graduates can meet the demands of a rapidly changing workforce. This is supported not only by performance data but also by engagement metrics.