Leadership
Diann Huber
Program Director and Founder of iteachU.S., Diann Huber, holds a Doctorate of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from The University of North Texas, a Master of Business Administration in Labor Relations from The University of North Texas and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Business from Howard Payne University.
Huber began her career in education as a mathematics student teacher at Brownwood High School, Brownwood, TX. During her career in Flight Service Training for American Airlines, Huber was responsible for curriculum development, recurrent training and the facilitation of communication seminars. Huber later assumed roles in curriculum development and educational consulting for state and private educational institutions. As a private consultant, Huber partnered with The State Board of Education and other state educational institutions to develop presentation seminars, on-line teacher curriculum and training material, and assist private schools and public school districts in staff development, course sequencing and curriculum coordination. In the College of Education at The University of North Texas, Huber served as teaching fellow, lecturer, and Professional Development School Coordinator, as well as the ExCET Coordinator.
As a leader in the education industry, Huber gained extensive experience in curriculum development and on-line instruction and expertise in state certification procedures. In January 2003, iteachU.S., formerly i teachTEXAS, was approved by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification as an alternative route to certification for teacher candidates in Texas. Huber effectively applied her years of experience in both education and business to the development of a new teacher preparation program that responded to the growing market for technological teaching devices. By the end of the third school year (05-06), iteachU.S. became the one of largest provider of initially certified teachers in Texas, a distinction the program maintains as it continues to grow.
Zach Rozell
Director of Operations for iteachU.S., Zach Rozell holds a Master of Art in Education Administration from The University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science from The University of North Texas. Rozell began his career in education as a science teacher and coach for Denton ISD, Denton TX. As a sales representative for Cambridge Leather, Rozell was responsible for the expansion of company sales on a national level, with an emphasis in the financial and pharmaceutical industries. In 2004, Rozell applied his education and entrepreneurial experience to the management of operations pertaining to education certification. As Director of Operations for iteachU.S., Rozell developed and administered strategic and tactical operational plans and currently oversees all activity related to the company’s operational strategy.
Robert J. Widmer
Chief Legal Counsel for iteachU.S., Robert J. Widmer, Jr. holds a Master of Law in Taxation from New York University, a Juris Doctorate from Drake University Law School, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Utah, and a Bachelor of Science from the United States Air Force Academy. As Executive Vice President for First Texas Medical, Inc. Lewisville, TX, Widmer was responsible for corporate legal functions, tax and strategic planning, joint venture planning and financial planning for physicians. As owner of a private law firm for over 20 years, Widmer carried out general business and tax planning, estate and charitable planning, wealth preservation planning and taxpayer defense.