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Amber Harris

My name is Amber Harris and I am the CyberCave Coordinator for the CyberCave. I graduated in December 2009 with a B.S.B from Murray State University and started working full time as the Marketing Specialist in the Center for Telecommunications Systems Management (TSM) in February 2010. I have learned a lot about telecommunications and grown to love the TSM program and the CyberCave. I am currently studying for my M.B.A while working and will be done in December 2012. I am married and have a wonderful daughter that I spend a lot of my free time with and I love to run when I get a chance.
Marcia Combs

Hi, my name is Marcia Combs and I teach in the Telecommunications Systems Management program at Murray State University. After receiving my B.S. in Computer Engineering Technology from Murray State University in 1991, I began a 13 year career in Information Systems. My first job was as a Support Technician for a local network/computer reseller. Over the next six years, I worked in the banking and health care industry as an Information Systems Engineer. In 2002, I moved back home to Murray, Kentucky to pursue my Master's degree and a new career in teaching. After completing my Master's in TSM in 2005, I accepted a Lecturer position with Murray State in the TSM program and I have been the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the CyberCave program since 2005. That means I create the educational content for the CyberCave Academies and Field Trips and hire student workers for the cave. Keeping the CyberCave content up to date in the fast paced world of technology is a full time job in itself. During my off hours you will find me camping, hiking or working in the yard. I have two grown children, James and Ronnie. James attends MSU in the Civil Engineering Program and Ronnie joined the U.S. Army in January.
Hunter Grider

Hello, my name is Hunter Grider. I am a "Junior" at Murray State majoring in TSM, with emphasis on wireless, security. I enjoy anything that has to do with computers, networking, games, and chill'in.This is my second year working with the Cyber Cave team, and I know that it will be extremely fun. I look forward to seeing everyone in the Cave!!!
Matt Thies

My name is Matthew Thies, I am a Junior at Murray State University for the Fall ’12 semester studying Telecommunications Systems Management. I enjoy advancing my knowledge about technology, and using this to prepare for my future career. My hobbies are Music, Movies, Gaming, and Technology. I previously attended both years of Cyber Cave Academy, now I am hoping to give back to the program with my experience from the camps.
Celeste Chockley

Hello, my name is Celeste Autumn Chockley. I am currently a junior at Murray State University with a major in Marketing. Originally I am from Washington, IL but am staying in Murray for the summer. I like to play soccer, flag football, paint, and enjoy doing arts and crafts. I also love being involved on Murray State’s campus. This is my first year with Cyber Cave Academy and couldn’t be more excited!
Chase Drummond

Hello future Racers! I'm Chase Drummond a junior at Murray State in the TSM program with an emphasis in network administration and security. Even though I study computers at school, my other hobbies include fishing, golfing, and unicycle riding. On more of a gaming note, I also enjoy playing racing games and the Call of Duty series. This will be my first time on the Cyber Cave crew and I look forward to having a great time with everyone.
Thomas Shiroma

Hey, I'm Thomas Shiroma. I'm a sophomore at Murray State University in the Telecommunications Systems Management program. I went to both years of CyberCave, and this is my first summer actually working with the team. In my free time, of which there is very little this summer, I enjoy working with computers, playing video games, and tea. I look forward to seeing everyone this summer!

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