Kyle McDill joined the RCU in 2022 as a project manager supporting national certification efforts, education technology training and instructional design for career and technical education. Kyle McDill taught geography and history in the Jackson Public Schools for seven years. He also spent one year as a lecturer in Mississippi State University’s Department of Geosciences, facilitating World Regional Geography and Conservation of Natural Resources classes. McDill is a certified Google Certified Educator Level 1 and 2, an Apple Certified Teacher and an EdPuzzle Coach. He also holds Kahoot's Verified Creator and Gold for School certifications and Quizizz for School certification. Kyle received his bachelor’s degree in history from Jackson State University and later earned his master's degree in geosciences with a concentration in teaching in geosciences (TIG) from MSU. McDill is an avid long-distance backpacker and outdoor enthusiast with more than 3,000 miles of backpacking experience, including a 2,200-mile hike on the Appalachian Trail in 2021.