From Novels to Network Intrusions

What happens when a high school English teacher becomes the founding cybersecurity instructor at a cutting-edge innovation school? In this episode of inkED, Dr. Rob sits down with Bryan Quillen, a Kentucky educator whose journey from teaching literature to launching a cybersecurity program shows just how powerful teacher transformation can be.A proud Kentucky Innovative Teacher Fellowship alumnus and OVEC Deeper Learning Teacher Navigator, Bryan now serves as the founding teacher of the cybersecurity pathway at The HILL — Lexington’s Hub for Innovative Learning and Leadership. He shares how he reimagined his role as an educator, turned student curiosity into statewide impact, and built a hands-on, high-skill learning experience that prepares students for real careers and deeper purpose.This conversation is full of wisdom, humility, and actionable insight — whether you want to shift your practice, support student agency, or bring relevance and rigor to your classroom.