INX Academy faculty are qualified educators and subject-matter specialists responsible for delivering structured academic instruction and assessing student learning outcomes across ESL and certificate programs. Faculty are selected based on academic preparation, instructional experience, and subject-area expertise.

The school’s curriculum was a matter of harnessing current business and organizing it to fit in a classroom format. The real challenge was adapting the curricula to a medium that would make it possible to teach across time and space for the student’s convenience, but to also incorporate web technologies to improve the student’s for technological competitiveness. Students are assured that the training and education you receive will be practical in the professional arena, while benefiting from the expertise of professionals in the industry.

Faculty are responsible for curriculum delivery, evaluation of student performance, and academic assessment aligned with program learning outcomes.
note: INX Academy may employ qualified adjunct or part-time faculty who meet institutional hiring standards and are supervised by academic leadership.

Faculty assignments are based on academic credentials and subject-matter expertise relevant to ESL instruction or certificate program coursework.

Some of our Certificate Faculty:

Faculty & Instructional Staff

Nolan Schmalenberger

Head Teacher / TESOL Instructor
M.A. TESOL, University of Arizona

Nolan Schmalenberger is an experienced English language instructor who has taught students from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds. His instructional experience includes English language education, academic English preparation, and cross-cultural communication development. Nolan supports students in building confidence in academic and professional English communication.

Robin Heckler

Business Administration & Entrepreneurship Faculty
MBA, University of Illinois

Stan Foster provides instruction in business management, leadership, and organizational development with an emphasis on applied business practices and professional communication.

Elizabeth Sibley

Robin Heckler teaches business administration, entrepreneurship, and organizational leadership courses. Her professional background includes business operations, strategic planning, and management development.

Stan Foster

Business & Management Faculty
D.B.A., California Miramar University

Business Administration & Accounting Faculty
Master of Science, Computer Science – National University \nBachelor of Commerce (Business Finance) – University of Nairobi

Elizabeth Sibley brings professional experience in accounting operations, business administration, financial reporting, cybersecurity assessment, QuickBooks, audit procedures, and organizational management. Her background includes financial analysis, payroll management, operational leadership, and information assurance systems. 

Instructional Areas:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• QuickBooks
• Financial Management
• Office Administration
• Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Georges Fatouh

Accounting, Taxation & Bookkeeping Faculty
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting – Concordia University \nCTP (Chartered Tax Professional) \nACT-E (Advanced Crypto Tax Expert)

Georges Fatouh has extensive professional accounting and tax experience including corporate accounting, payroll tax, bookkeeping, QuickBooks, financial reporting, and tax preparation. He has also served as an accounting instructor delivering accounting coursework to both veteran and non-veteran students. 

Instructional Areas:

• Financial Accounting
• Payroll Accounting
• QuickBooks
• Taxation
• Small Business Accounting
• Bookkeeping

Robert Brown II

Information Systems & ESL Faculty
Master of Science, Information Systems – Central Michigan University \nB.A. Spanish – University of Massachusetts Boston \nTEFL Certified

Robert Brown II has instructional experience in ESL, international student support, information systems, and student development. He has taught adult learners and international students in multiple academic settings and provides support in communication, technology, and information systems education. 

Instructional Areas:

• Information Systems
• ESL Communication
• Student Development
• Cross-Cultural Communication
• Technology Applications

Raymond Lee Michael Hughes

Cybersecurity & Network Systems Faculty
Information Systems Management / Cybersecurity Specialist \nMultiple Industry Certifications Including: CISSP, CISM, CEH, CASP, CySA+, Security+, Network+, A+

Raymond Hughes brings more than 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, networking, information assurance, and military technical instruction. His experience includes cybersecurity workforce development, network security, systems administration, and instructor leadership for Department of Defense training programs. 

Instructional Areas:

• Cybersecurity
• Network Administration
• Information Assurance
• Security Compliance
• IT Infrastructure
• CompTIA Certification Preparation

Alan B. Lerchbacker

Business Leadership & Entrepreneurship Faculty
Executive MBA – Claremont University \nM.S. Mechanical Engineering – Naval Postgraduate School \nB.S. Mechanical Engineering – United States Naval Academy

Alan Lerchbacker is an experienced executive, entrepreneur, university professor, and business strategist with decades of leadership experience across higher education, private equity, global business development, and entrepreneurship instruction. He has taught business, leadership, strategy, and capstone courses at the graduate and undergraduate level for more than 16 years. 

Instructional Areas:

• Entrepreneurship
• Business Strategy
• Organizational Leadership
• Global Business
• Capstone Projects
• Business Development

Nellie Hornbeck

Business Administration & Student Services Faculty
Ed.D. Higher Education (doctoral studies) \nMBA – International Business \nB.S. Business Management

Nellie Hornbeck has experience in higher education administration, business instruction, accreditation support, curriculum development, student advising, and international education. She has taught business administration, accounting, entrepreneurship, and business communication courses in both classroom and online settings. 

Instructional Areas:

• Business Administration
• Entrepreneurship
• International Business
• Accounting Fundamentals
• Student Development
• Career Readiness

Sirikorn Attapaiboon

International Business & Organizational Development Faculty
DBA – International Business Administration \nM.A. Global Leadership \nB.A. Business Administration – International Business Management

Sirikorn Attapaiboon has experience in international business education, organizational development, project management, social engineering training, and university-level business instruction. She has served as a professor, program director, assistant dean, and international liaison in higher education environments. 

Instructional Areas:

• International Business
• Organizational Leadership
• Marketing
• Global Strategy
• Social Media & Communication
• Project Management

Robert Morales

Information Technology & Systems Engineering Faculty
M.S. Engineering Management – National University \nMBA – University of Phoenix \nM.S. Telecommunications Systems Management – Naval Postgraduate School

Robert Morales has extensive experience in systems engineering, digital engineering, cybersecurity initiatives, communications systems, and higher education instruction. He has taught information systems, leadership, and business courses at the university level while also managing complex technical programs within defense and engineering environments. 

• Instructional Areas:
• Cybersecurity Foundations
• Information Systems
• Network Infrastructure
• Systems Engineering
• IT Leadership
• Technical Project Management