Members

Ian

This is my fourth year on the FTC team for Sharon High School. Prior to joining the high school team I was a member of the FLL team for 4 years. I am a part of the CAD and the mechanical small groups. In addition to robotics, I play soccer and golf for SHS. Outside of school I play baseball in the summer. For my future, I plan on training to be a pilot or studying in the mechanical field because FIRST has sparked my interest in mechanical engineering. 

Mary

This is my fourth year as a member on the Sharon High School FTC Team. I was previously on the FLL team for four years and led in Core Values. I play softball and am also a manager for the Sharon Tiger Marching Band. After high school, I plan on going to college for a degree in either biology or biomedical engineering. I may also possibly further my education in medical school.  

Jordan

This is my third year on the Sharon High Robotics team. I am part of both the CAD and media teams. Outside of school, I am a competitive swimmer for Lawrence County YMCA and I have been involved with this program for the past 10 years. I also have been a part of the Sharon Tiger Marching Band, playing the trombone for the last 4 years. I joined the high school robotics team after being inspired by my little brother on the Sharon Tiger Techs FLL Team. After high school I plan to further my education in the early childhood education or special education field.

Naima

This is my second year on the team and I participate in the mechanical aspect as well as media. I’ve shadowed for several years being apart of the outreach team and scouting teams. I have also been in the FLL program for 4 years. I am currently in my junior year and I participate in robotics, tennis, and lastly, student council. In my free time I enjoy painting/drawing, and spending time with people I enjoy. In the near future I would like to be a Plastic Engineer. 

Ben 

I was a member of the Sharon Tiger Techs FLL Team for three years and now I am going into my third year on the high school FTC team as a member of the mechanical small group. Outside of robotics, I am a part of the Sharon Tiger Marching Band and Sharon High School Stage Crew. In my free time I like to water ski and hang out with my friends. After graduation I would like to become a firefighter. 

Tony

After being apart of the FTC outreach sub-team for two years, I officially joined the high school team and am going into my third year on the mechanical and CAD teams. Overall, this is my seventh year participating in FIRST. I also participate in track and field. I like to spend my free time fishing and around family and friends.

Matthew

This is my third year on the Sharon High FTC Team. I shadowed the high school team as a member of the Core Values sub-team for two years while simultaneously participating in FLL. In total, this is my seventh year in FIRST and I can’t wait to continue as a member of the mechanical small group this year. In my free time I like to fish and spend time with my family and friends. I am also a member of the Sharon High School soccer team.

Kate

After six years of membership on Sharon’s FLL Team, I am ecstatic for my second year on the Sharon High School FTC Team. This year I am going to once again specialize in CAD and in media outreach. Outside of FIRST I participate in TKMON, tennis, Spanish Club, Interact Club, Sharon’s musicals, and PMEA Honors Choir. In my free time I enjoying playing my guitar, being a part of the worship team at my church, Truth and Grace, and attending youth. group.

Henry

As a second year member of both the mechanical and programming teams, I can’t wait for yet another year on the Sharon High School FTC Team. Before high school I was a member of the Sharon FLL Robotics Team for four years. Outside of FIRST I am a member of a Scout Troop. In my free time I enjoy playing video games and improving my programming skills.

Vincent

This is my second year being a member of the Sharon High School FTC Team. Previously, I was a member of the Sharon FLL Team for four years. Going in my sitth year in FIRST, I’m excited to be a part of our team’s programming and mechanical small groups. As for extracurriculars, I have been a member of the Sharon High Marching Band, I also compete in Cross Country, track, and swim. In my free time I like to practice my drumming skills as a member of the Tiger drumline.

Trigg

I am currently a second year member of the Sharon High School FTC Team. I specialize in CAD and the mechanical team. Aside from FIRST, I play the sousaphone for the marching band, am in jazz band and play the trombone, play the tuba in concert band, and have also learned how to play both the trumpet and the baritone. Additionally, I am a competitive swimmer for the Lawrence County YMCA and am the Vice President of the chess club. I spend my free time going to the gym and playing games with my friends.

Tina

I am so excited for my second year being a member of the Sharon High School FTC Robotics Team. This year I am going to specialize on the programming and mechanical sub teams. Outside of FIRST, I am a member of the Sharon High Marching Band, tennis team, Teen Institute, Chess Club, and Sharon’s musicals. I also participate in jazz and pep band. In my free time, I love trying out new things.

Camille

Camille’s bio coming soon!

Jacob 

Jacob’s bio coming soon!

Coaches and Mentors

Head Coach Dave Tomko

Mr. Tomko is in his 16th year as a FIRST Coach and mentor.  He is the head robotics coach for the Sharon City School District coaching two FLL Challenge teams and the FTC team.  He also oversees the entire FLL Challenge program, the FLL Explore Program, and the FLL Discover Program in the district.  In addition, he has been a mentor on an FRC team for three years.  His main role for the Sharon High Robotics FTC Team is to oversee meetings and outreach, and is the mechanical lead mentor.  

Assistant Coach Kelly Roys 

Bio coming soon!

Assistant Coach Kyle Wareham- Mechanical Mentor

Kyle Wareham was a three year member of the FTC team, and a four year member of FLL. While on the FTC team, his specialties were engineering and building. He attends Youngstown State University, majoring in mechanical engineering and minoring in physics.

Programming Mentor John Ackley

Mr. Ackley is the lead programming mentor for the Sharon High School Robotics Team. Mr. Ackley has worked with the team for several years since its inception.  He is a speaker, coach, system designer, and very long time software developer.

Mr. Ackley is host of the System Smarts podcast, featuring interviews with system designers from all industries. John speaks and gives workshops on system design, permaculture and entrepreneurship at events from coast to coast.

CAD Mentor Andrew Paoletta 

Bio coming soon!