Hi! My name is Darren Hagler, 4C Academy Information Technology Instructor and Head Coach of the Commodores, 4C Academy’s award-winning robotics team.

I am originally from Albany, Georgia where I attended Albany High School. After school, I joined the US Navy where I worked as a Data Systems Technician for 8 years. Total, I have spent more than 24 years in the information technology industry with experience teaching on a collegiate level before joining the 4C Academy in 2017. I have a degree in Information Technology and a Master’s in Information Assurance. I currently hold over 16 industry certifications including A+, Network+, Security+, CEH, Oracle Administrator, Microsoft Certified Professional.

Students in the Information Technology pathway benefit from my real-world experience as well as hands-on experience with the computer systems here at the 4C Academy. Many of my students are also members of the 4C’s robotics team, The Commodores.

9th and 10 Grade

PATHWAY OVERVIEW

The information technology industry, including programming, is a dynamic and entrepreneurial field that continues to have a revolutionary impact on the economy and on the world. The Programming and Software Development pathway includes occupations involved in the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of com- puter systems and software, requiring knowledge of com- puter operating systems, programming languages and software development.

Students in information technology learn and practice skills that prepare them for diverse post-high school education and training opportunities, from apprenticeships and two-year college programs to four-year college and graduate programs.

Course 1: Intro to Digital Technology
Course 2: Computer Science Principles
Course 3: Programming, Apps, Games, and Society

Students in the program are responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting 4C Academy computer systems.

REAL WORLD OPPORTUNITY

Computer Support Specialist
Network Technician
Computer Programmer
Web Developer
Cyber Security Specialist
Video Game Developer

11th and 12th Grade

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

Microsoft HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals

Students will learn:

Managing the Application Life Cycle
Building the User Interface
Formatting with Cascading Style Sheets
JavaScript Coding

CompTIA A+

Students will learn to:

Assemble components based on customer requirements
Install, configure, and maintain PCs, mobile devices, and software for end users
Understand the basics of networking and security forensics
Properly and safely diagnose, resolve and document common hardware and software issues
Apply troubleshooting skills
Provide appropriate customer support
Understand the basics of scripting, virtualization, desktop imaging, and deployment

Internships available with local IT firms for qualified students.