**Greg Boyd** - Head Coach (he/him)

Gregory Lee Boyd has been with Motogo since almost the very beginning. He was the first coach brought on, due to his experience riding and being around motorcycles from a young age, through his time as an avid motorcyclist and flat track racer. He has assisted in building and designing many race bikes alongside his friend Duane Worden (Worden’s Motorcycle Shop - Canal Fulton, OH) and father Jerry Boyd.
Greg is a natural coach. His ease and patience working with students is acclaimed by principals and school administration. He facilitates understanding with a calm demeanor and strives to give the students a unique and memorable shop class experience with knowledge and skills they can use for life.
When Greg isn’t working on or riding motorcycles (his favorite makes are Triumph and Honda), you can bet he is spending time with his dog named Ozzy, while enjoying pizza from one of his favorite pizza joints (Don Brands, Kraus’, and Il Rione) or a hot dog from Tj Dillons!
You can reach Coach Greg at greg@motogocleveland.com

**Tony Hughes** - Coach (he/him)

Tony Hughes is a born-and-raised Clevelander who graduated in 2023 from Cleveland State with a degree in Communications.
Coming from a background in -- and true passion for -- the world of professional sports, Tony thrives on meeting his challenges head on and cherishing the camaraderie of his team. He's a natural fit amongst the Motogo students: meeting them where they're at and learning about motorcycles for the first time alongside them, with a get-back-up-and-try-again attitude.
Tony loves all types of games, basketball, meeting new people, and is ambidextrous(!!).

**Michaela Jackson-Smith** - Social Worker (she/her)

Michaela is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) who is passionate about working with youth, families, and communities to enhance their well-being. Originally from Oberlin, OH, she moved back to the Cleveland area in 2021 for graduate school after attending Wellesley College and then living in the DC area for 5 years. She is thrilled to fuse many of her passions—coaching (formerly volleyball, now motorcycles), sensory-based activity, and experiential learning—through her work at Motogo.
Prior to pivoting to social work, Michaela was a management consultant working with the Military Health System. Now, instead of teaching military officials to cooperate with each other, she helps youth and families learn to emotionally regulate and problem solve. Outside of Motogo, she does this in her role as a clinical therapist for youth in intensive residential treatment. She also has particular interest and expertise in the impacts of trauma on neurodevelopment, and she provides community training on trauma-informed practice.
Outside of work, you can find Michaela playing volleyball, riding horses, spending time in nature, or doing the exact opposite: laying on the couch watching tv shows that make her laugh, cry, or both.
You can reach Coach Michaela at michaela@motogocleveland.com

**Brandon Jackson** - Coach (he/him)

Brandon Jackson is a seasoned professional who dedicated over 30 years of his career to Channel 5, contributing his expertise across various roles within the art, engineering, and technical departments.
Now retired, Brandon's passion for motorcycles has been a constant companion for the past three decades, where he's not only ridden and raced but also delved into motorcycle design and maintenance, seeing them as the perfect blend of art and technology.
Originally from Shaker and now a resident of Cleveland Heights, Brandon holds a degree in communications and film from Ohio State University. In his leisure time, he's an avid cyclist and enjoys the thrill of ultimate frisbee. With an unwavering commitment to knowledge sharing, Brandon eagerly anticipates passing on his wealth of experience to our students, ensuring that his expertise finds a new home in their eager minds.
You can reach Coach Brandon at brandon@motogocleveland.com

Cass Jerman - Assistant Program Director, Coach (she/her)

Cass is a native Clevelander who has been working for and supporting various organizations within St. Clair Superior over the last decade. Insistent on shaking every hand along the way, she’s been cheering on creatives, individuals, and projects that champion missions built on the values of resourcefulness, authenticity, and relationship-building.

Her entry into this “Reuse & Repair” neighborhood began at Cleveland’s local creative reuse center, Upcycle Parts Shop. After years of championing the shop and optimizing the systems within, Cass broadened her reach to several other Cleveland projects before finding a home within Motogo.

With a little vibrancy and a lot of detail-minding, she now does a bit of everything here, too: logistics & program direction, systems & data, coaching, and bringing a special energy to the Motogo classrooms.

Cass graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Art in 2014, will do anything to remember your name, and while she knows the location and names of every Honda CB350 engine part, she doesn’t actually aspire to ride motorcycles (that’s OK). In her free time, she’s either chatting up a familiar face in the neighborhood or absolutely motionless on some patch of grass, step of concrete, or soft cushion.

You can reach Coach Cass at cass@motogocleveland.com

**Brittany Kirby** - Program Data Analyst, Coach (she/her)

Brittany Walters Kirby is a science teacher who joins Motogo after 15 years of teaching high school science, math, and an assortment of other courses and programs. She is passionate about facilitating authentic learning experiences, helping students be their best selves, and building community with students and the broader community.
Originally from the Cleveland area, Brittany earned a Chemistry degree at St. Francis University (PA) and a Masters from Fordham University. She began her teaching career at DreamYard Prep, a NYC public school in The Bronx, where she saw the impact of engaging students in learning that is hands-on and allows students to learn about themselves and explore their passion.
In 2013, Brittany returned to Cleveland and has spent the last 11 years teaching at Saint Martin de Porres High School, where she first met Molly and Brian. She has taught a variety of math and science classes, coached teachers, and developed programming and looks forward to learning along with the students and using her classroom skills, experience and teacher training to support the growth of Motogo.
Outside of the classroom or garage, you can find Brittany spending time outside with her husband and 3 children, connecting with friends, running and cycling, or taking it slow at home.
You can reach Coach Brittany at brittany@motogocleveland.com

**Steve Knoble** - Coach (he/him)

Steve Knoble is a lifelong Northeast Ohio resident whose journey through education and career has been a testament to his hands-on approach to life. His early years were shaped by shop class and trade schools, culminating in a strong foundation of technical expertise. Following high school, he honed his skills at Lorain County Joint Vocational School, specializing in drafting and later as a machinist, then went on to pursue his passion for precision at the Akron Machining Institute.
Throughout his career, he served as a millwright and technician within the steel industry, with notable stints at SuperTrapp in Research and Development and eventually at NASA's Glenn Research Center. Not content with just one venture, he embarked on a side business, Knoble Moto, inspired by Motogo, but tailored to empower adults to repair and maintain their own motorcycles.
Outside of his professional pursuits, Steve and his wife find solace in camping expeditions with their faithful canine companion, all while sharing a love for motorcycles and bicycles. Their adventurous spirit and affinity for all things two-wheeled make for a life that's always in motion.
You can reach Coach Steve at steve@motogocleveland.com

**Alexia Miracle** - Advancement Coordinator (she/they)

Alexia is a Northeast Ohio native, and is a 2024 graduate from Cleveland State University with a Bachelors of Arts in Nonprofit Administration.
Alexia spent her time at CSU working in and managing Lift Up Vikes!, the university’s on-campus food pantry. Her favorite part of her work is learning about, and learning from, others. Alexia's previous work has led her to fall in love with the nonprofit sector and supporting Cleveland's vibrant culture through service.
Starting out as a Special Event Intern, Alexia now works as Motogo’s Advancement Coordinator managing all levels of donor and volunteer communications and special event planning.
Alexia enjoys listening to books, working on a never ending number of crochet projects, and learning how to cook family recipes from her mother and grandmother.
You can reach Alexia at alexia@motogocleveland.com

Brian Schaffran - Head Coach (he/him)In the 1990’s after leaving Ohio University 2 years shy of graduation, Brian Schaffran drove cross country in an VW bus that broke down...a lot. A kind mechanic in Los Angeles took pity on the young man and began… — **Brian Schaffran** - Head Coach (he/him)

In the 1990’s after leaving Ohio University 2 years shy of graduation, Brian Schaffran drove cross country in an VW bus that broke down...a lot. A kind mechanic in Los Angeles took pity on the young man and began to lend him tools to fix it himself. He dreamed that one day he could pay this kindness forward and have his own place where people could come in and use tools and space he’d provide for them to fix up their own ride.
The dream sat on hold when Brian came home to Cleveland and finished an education degree from Cleveland State University. He began a decade-long career as a high school history and math teacher, working first at Cleveland School of the Arts and later Saint Martin de Porres High School.
In 2013 Brian took a leap of faith and quit his full time teaching job to revisit the dream and a year later, opened Skidmark Garage, a Community DIY Motorcycle Garage. This safe place for people from diverse backgrounds to work side by side on motorcycles, or “whatever is broken,'' became a staple in the Cleveland Makers Movement.
Out of the success Skidmark Garage found in building an inclusive community, Brain and wife Molly Vaughan knew it was time to provide the same opportunity to students and founded Motogo. Brain is Motogo’s first Head Coach.
You can reach Coach Brian at brian@motogocleveland.com