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Mr. Cusack Mission Statement: My goal is to inspire every student to develop a deep understanding of Computer Science and Cybersecurity.
I strive to equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue exciting, well-paid careers in the tech industry.
Above all, I aim to instill the values of lifelong learning, perseverance, and resilience and tools that lead not only to professional success, but to a fulfilling and joyful life.
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Welcome to Mr. Cusack's Technology Classes. For 2025-2026 school year, I will be teaching:
  • AP Computer Science A (Advanced GPA, College Credit)
  • AP Computer Science Principles (Advanced GPA, College Credit)
  • Klein Prep - Computer Science (Advanced GPA, Java)
  • Computer Science I (Java)
  • Computer Science II (Python)
  • Computer Science III (Data Structures, SQL, HTML, Artificial Intelligence)
  • Independent Study I (Advanced GPA, Student Projects, Latest CS/Cyber Trends, UIL CS Team)
  • Computer Science Practicum (Advanced GPA, Student Projects, Latest CS/Cyber, Employment Prep, UIL CS Team)
  • Video Game Practicum (Advanced GPA, Student Video Game Projects, Latest CS/Cyber, Employment Prep, UIL CS Team)
  • Foundation of Cybersecurity (Basic Cyber concepts)
  • Digital Forensics (Linux, Forensics Tools)
  • Cyber Capstone (Comptia Security+ Prep)
I am the sponsor for the Computer Science UIL team, Girls Who Code, and the Aerospace/Aviation/Drone Club.

2025-2026 Academic School Year - Under Construction

Quotes that I find useful

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has famously stated: “You are not going to lose your job to Artificial Intelligence, but you are going to lose your job to somebody who uses AI.” "Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value." - Albert Einstein
"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing." - Albert Einstein "Imagination is more important than knowledge." - Albert Einstein
"I've found what makes children happy doesn't always prepare them to be courageous, engaged adults." - Brené Brown "Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It's courage that counts." - John Wooden
"We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons." - Jim Rohn "Work gives you meaning and purpose and life is empty without it." - Stephen Hawking
"Sing like no one's listening, love like you've never been hurt, dance like nobody's watching, and live like it's heaven on earth." - Mark Twain "I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it." - Thomas Jefferson

Contact and Tutorials

Email is the best way to contact me: jcusack1@kleinisd.net
We can schedule a conference before school starting at 6:00 AM till first period (7:05 AM).

Tutorials and UIL CS Practice are usually held:
  • Every morning starting at 6:15 AM on request only
  • Usually after school until 4 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays - no request needed
Drop me an email to schedule a tutorial time slot for your student in the morning.
Parents or students: Please contact me any time if you have questions.

Archived Academic School Years