Instructors
Our Instructors consist of highly motivated college students seeking leadership experience. Each member is CPR/First Aid certified prior to the conduct of class. Most of the Instructors have military experience, such as ROTC or serving in the Reserves. Our Instructors are enrolled in an internship with Freedom Alliance and specifically work for the Military Leadership Academy. Past Academy graduates who are enrolled in an ROTC have also served as Instructors.
The success of 2009 would not have been possible without the Instructors who volunteered to make a successful experience for the cadets. “Our instructors are mature and dedicated young people who care deeply about their responsibilities,” Tom Kilgannon explained. “They prepare for weeks and work long hours in order for the cadets to have an enjoyable experience. Freedom Alliance can not thank them enough; this summer’s Academy was a great success thanks to their efforts. These are young adults who will undoubtedly contribute greatly to this country in the years ahead.”
Special thanks to the 2009 Instructor Staff: Amanda Berlinsky, Matt Bertino, Andrew Chang, Heather Coulon, Mike Friedman, Samantha Hernandez, Paige Pipes, Mike Russell, Brendan Ryan, Tom Strickler, Justin Thomas, Neal Travis and our friend from Ireland - Corporal Damien Collins. You've set a high standard for future Instructors!
Past Instructors have been Midshipmen from George Washington University in Washington, D.C.; Virginia Tech in Virginia; and the University of San Diego in California. We have been privileged to employ Army ROTC Cadets from James Madison University, the University of Maryland, Texas Christian University, and Washington State University, as well as the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets.
