About Us
Learning can be fun
We believe training should be fun. We strive to ensure that our students enjoy the class while receiving the best training available anywhere at any price.
Mark Goodwin PhD
FOA Master Instructor
CPCT,CFOT,AFOT, CFOS/I/S/T/O/D/C/L
The founder of Brierwood Technical Institute is world renowned FOA Master Instructor Dr. Mark Goodwin PhD. With decades of experience in the field and classroom, he is a fiber optic and structured cabling pioneer. He has trained students from around the world.
He is known for his ability to make even the most complex of subjects easy to understand. He believes that learning can and should be a pleasurable experience. He is known for his lite hearted humor, which makes learning fun. Dr. Goodwin founded Brierwood with the idea, "We can improve people's lives, one student at a time."
Dominique McGregor
Head Instructor
FOA Certified Instructor
CPCT,CFOT,CFOS/I/T/S/D/O/L/W
Dominique began her fiber optics studies at 13. Earning her CFOT at 15. Working as an Associate Instructor and Technician, by age 17, she taught optical fiber technologies to engineers at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. At age 19, she became the youngest FOA instructor ever. She has traveled with Brierwood, training people from all around the globe. She also excels in adaptive technique training working with veterans and others that might have physical challenges to overcome in training. "If someone puts extra effort into learning, I will go the extra mile to train them."
Daniel Faulk
Instructor
FOA Certified Instructor
CPCT,CFOT,CFOS/I/S/D/O/W
Daniel began his career in Fiber Optics and Telecommunications in 2008 after medically retiring from the US ARMY. He has spent most of his career on the installation side of the business and has worked his way from being an install technician to Regional Management to owning his own contract installation business doing work for Major ISPs in the Southeastern US. In addition to his FOA certifications, Daniel holds an Electrical Contractors License, Low Voltage Unrestricted Contractors License, and NICET Fire Alarm Certifications. Since Retiring from the Army, Daniel has trained Individuals for Major Telecom Companies all over the US. He has a passion for helping Others learn and particularly helping fellow Veterans.