Steve Goodgame, K5ATA, spent 21 years in the classroom working to incorporate amateur radio into his instruction. Now, Steve leads ARRL’s Education and Learning Department. Steve has a passion for youth outreach, and works constantly to find ways to engage more youth in wireless technology and help teachers ELEVATE their STEM programs. Married to Cyndi, K5CYN and father of Jherica, KI5HTA, Steve is a part of a true ham family, and has seen first-hand how an early introduction to amateur radio can have a positive impact on students. A firm believer that amateur radio’s future lies in STEM Education, Steve is on a mission to make it more accessible for everyone.

Wayne Greene, KB4DSF, joined the Education Department in 2024. He is the Education Specialist and one of the instructors for the Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology. Wayne is a retired Federal criminal investigator and Technical Surveillance Agent. Since his retirement, he ran an after-school STEM program for the homeschool community. Wayne is an Amateur Extra and a VE. In his spare time, Wayne enjoys cooking, fishing, and camping.

Eliza Croarkin, KC1TAP, joined the Education Department in 2023. With a background in public education, she enjoys coordinating the professional development experience for educators and instructors alike in the ever-growing ARRL Teachers Institute program. She is also proud to produce the newly revitalized quarterly newsletter, Radio Waves, and oversee the CEE and October ETP grant cycles. All her responsibilities in the education department service those working to inspire others in the ham radio hobby. Eliza is also a VE. In her free time, she enjoys taking long walks outside.

Max Freedman, N4ML, is our ARRL Education and Learning Support Specialist. Max works to keep the ARRL Learning Center up to date with the latest and greatest in Amateur Radio, keeps our registered Instructors up to date on the best in Amateur Radio education, and supports ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology. Licensed since 2016, Max is an active Contester, DXer, and DXpeditioner. Max is a member of the Caribbean Contesting Consortium, Northern California DX Foundation, Yankee Clipper Contest Club, and many other special interest clubs.