We Started CyberWise Because Parents Needed Answers. We Built Cyber Civics Because Kids Needed More.
ABOUT CYBERWISE
CyberWise is a resource site for BUSY grownups seeking to help youth use tech safely and wisely. It was founded in 2011 by Diana Graber and Cynthia Lieberman after they received M.A. degrees in Media Psychology and Social Change, a pioneering field that focuses on how human behavior is affected by media. They ​decided to use their academic work and entertainment/media experience to benefit parents and kids.
However, it quickly became apparant that information alone wasn't enough. If kids were going to navigate the digital world safely and ethically, they needed to learn those skills somewhere structured — somewhere with community, discussion, and real curriculum. So Diana created Cyber Civics, our award-winning digital literacy program taught across the US and internationally.
Parents can learn more in Diana's book, "Raising Humans in a Digital World: Helping Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Technology" (HarperCollins Leadership, '19).
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to help young people become thoughtful, responsible participants in the digital world.
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Rather than simply teaching rules about technology, CyberWise focuses on helping students develop the judgment and awareness they need to navigate digital spaces with integrity, empathy, and critical thinking.
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We believe that preparing students for the digital world is not just about technology — it is about helping them become thoughtful humans.
MEET THE MANAGEMENT TEAM
DIANA GRABER
Diana Graber is the founder of CyberWise and Cyber Civics, and the author of Raising Humans in a Digital World: Helping Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Technology.
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Before founding CyberWise, Diana worked for many years as a sports media producer. She later earned a Master’s degree in Media Psychology & Social Change, a field focused on understanding how media influences human behavior.
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Her academic research on media literacy education led to the creation of the Cyber Civics curriculum, first developed at Journey School in Aliso Viejo, California.
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Today Cyber Civics is taught in schools across the United States and internationally. The program has been recognized as an Innovation in Education finalist by Project Tomorrow and the OC Tech Alliance. Diana also received the Media Literacy Teacher Award from the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE).
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She regularly contributes to publications including Psychology Today and appears in national media such as NBC Nightly News and the Today Show. Diana frequently presents to schools, educators, and community organizations about digital literacy and youth media education.
CyberWise is led by a team of educators and digital literacy advocates dedicated to helping schools, families, and communities support young people in navigating today’s technology-driven world.
PETER KELLEY
Cyber Civics Outreach Director
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Peter Kelley joined the CyberWise team in 2016 and leads outreach for the Cyber Civics curriculum.
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With experience in both marketing and education, Peter works closely with schools across the country to help them implement the Cyber Civics program successfully.
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After beginning his career in the business sector, Peter earned his Single Subject Teaching Credential in English and spent six years teaching and coaching at Aliso Viejo High School.
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Today he supports schools through the Cyber Civics onboarding process, helps educators integrate the curriculum, and presents to schools and organizations about digital literacy education.
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Peter lives in San Clemente, California with his wife and two children.
SONI ALBRIGHT
Curriculum Specialist
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Soni Albright is a teacher, parent educator, and curriculum writer for Cyber Civics with more than two decades of experience in education.
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She has taught Cyber Civics for over 14 years and works closely with students, educators, and families to support meaningful digital literacy learning.
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Soni’s teaching experience spans Waldorf, Montessori, public schools, charter schools, and homeschool programs. She regularly leads professional development workshops and supports schools implementing Cyber Civics.
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She lives in Minnesota with her husband and their four children, whom she proudly refers to as “digital citizens.”
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
"'No grownup left behind' is music to a parent's ears."
GETTING SMART
"Cyberwise is a valuable resource for any adult or child looking to expand their knowledge of web tools."
ELECTRONIC PARENTING
"If Cyber Civics or digital literacy is offered in your school or community, sign the kids up. If not, parents can check out learning tools on sites such as Cyberwise.org, which offer a range of lessons on digital safety and online citizenship."
CNN
"Your presentation and resources were extremely useful to our participating educators who are anxious to implement civic learning in their classrooms. You have certainly helped them meet their goal to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to become informed, engaged citizens."
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MICHELLE M. HERCZOG, ED.D., L.A. COUNTY OFFICE OF ED., ROB VICARIO, O.C. DEPT. OF ED.
"Cyberwise was just what I was looking for! As a parent of two young children I needed to educate myself! Your website is easy to navigate, well organized, and full of great research and information for parents who want to educate and protect their children online. Cyberwise helped me to feel confident navigating the otherwise scary world of kids and social media."
KELLY HARDY, PARENT
"You have done a magnificent job of taking what you know about the big picture and making it actionable--identifying a specific need and providing an imminently useable solution."
DR. PAMELA RUTLEDGE, DIRECTOR, MEDIA PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH CENTER
Our mission is to help young people become thoughtful, responsible participants in the digital world.
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Rather than simply teaching rules about technology, CyberWise focuses on helping students develop the judgment and awareness they need to navigate digital spaces with integrity, empathy, and critical thinking.
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We believe that preparing students for the digital world is not just about technology — it is about helping them become thoughtful humans.
Our mission is to help young people become thoughtful, responsible participants in the digital world.
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Rather than simply teaching rules about technology, CyberWise focuses on helping students develop the judgment and awareness they need to navigate digital spaces with integrity, empathy, and critical thinking.
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We believe that preparing students for the digital world is not just about technology — it is about helping them become thoughtful humans.
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What About Your Kids?
CyberWise has spent more than a decade helping families, educators, and communities understand the digital world and guide young people through it.
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If you believe students should be learning how to think critically about technology, media, and online life, Cyber Civics can help make that happen in your school.
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Parents are often the reason Cyber Civics finds its way into classrooms.