Israel C.

Game Development, Animation, Multimedia

Washington D.C

• My favorite video game is Zelda.
• I can play the drums.
• I'm a foodie but can also Jog.

Israel Cook is an educator and multimedia developer with extensive experience leading computer science and STEM instruction. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering and Computer Science from Howard University, he bridges technical engineering with creative expression across game design, animation, digital media production, and web development. He empowers students from kindergarten through 12th grade by blending technical proficiency with hands-on artistic creation. His teaching philosophy is rooted in learning by example through bite-sized project tutorials that gradually build core programming and digital media skills. This approach allows students to use their creativity to customize projects and make them truly unique. Believing strongly in learning through play and exploration, he fosters an environment where curiosity drives discovery. By actively encouraging creativity, he helps students transform foundational concepts in coding, animation, and game development into personalized digital masterpieces. Throughout his career—including roles at MIT, BET.com, AARP.com, and the Supreme Court—he has combined technical mastery of tools like Scratch, Unity, the Adobe Suite, and various web technologies with a deep passion for mentorship.