Thomas Riddle currently serves as the Assistant Director at Roper Mountain Science Center, overseeing the curation and design of exhibits, as well as developing content for formal and informal learning opportunities. He has been an adjunct professor of education at Furman University since 2009, teaching "Foundations of American Education." With over thirty years of experience in education, Thomas has held various roles including college professor, coach, principal, district-level administrator, and educational consultant for the South Carolina Department of Education. He has also delivered two TED talks, sharing insights from his studies in Curriculum Design and Development, Storytelling, and Design Thinking.