Joel Straughan

Joel Straughan is an experienced professional with a diverse background in education and information technology. Currently serving as a Long Term Substitute Teacher at Newark Unified School District since February 2015, Joel has taught various math subjects and filled classroom roles across all grade levels from K through 12. Simultaneously, Joel operates as a Network and IT Consultant through Straughan, LLC, providing IT support and infrastructure assistance to clients, troubleshooting, and system upgrades. Prior to these roles, Joel held positions at several reputable companies, including serving as a Senior IT Consultant at Cisco and as an IT Consultant at RoseRyan, where responsibilities included network infrastructure support and technical training. Joel's career began at Bechtel Power Corporation as a DP Supervisor II, showcasing a long-standing commitment to technology and education, bolstered by an MBA from Cal State East Bay.