Hi, I’m Connie Griffith. I’m a passionate educator and artist specializing in animation, graphic design, and 3D modeling. I currently design and teach four-year animation and digital media pathways at DATA High School in San Antonio, where I guide students from foundations to collaborative, industry-ready projects. My approach blends hands-on creativity with project-based learning and technology, including AI-assisted workflows, to help students grow confidence and skills while exploring their own voices in art and storytelling.

Connie Griffith

Hi, I’m Connie Griffith. I’m a passionate educator and artist specializing in animation, graphic design, and 3D modeling. I currently design and teach four-year animation and digital media pathways at DATA High School in San Antonio, where I guide students from foundations to collaborative, industry-ready projects. My approach blends hands-on creativity with project-based learning and technology, including AI-assisted workflows, to help students grow confidence and skills while exploring their own voices in art and storytelling.

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Hi, I’m Connie Griffith. I’m a passionate educator and artist specializing in animation, graphic design, and 3D modeling. I currently design and teach four-year animation and digital media pathways at DATA High School in San Antonio, where I guide students from foundations to collaborative, industry-ready projects.

My approach blends hands-on creativity with project-based learning and technology, including AI-assisted workflows, to help students grow confidence and skills while exploring their own voices in art and storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Japanese
Beginner

Work Experience

CTE Animation and 3D Modeling Teacher at DATA High School
January 1, 2024 - Present
Develop a four-year pathway for students to learn and certify their skills in animation through Creative Technology Education (CTE). Starting with foundations, and building into more intricate collaborative projects.
Elementary Art Teacher at RISD Academy
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Taught art to grades K-6. Developed comprehensive lesson plans tailored to diverse language backgrounds. Focused on building effective classroom management strategies, structure, routine, and rigor.
CTE Animation and Graphic Design Teacher at Coppell High School
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Taught a foundations of animation course to grades 10-12. Early experimentation with AI in coursework.
Art Teacher Assistant at Frisco ISD
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Virtually assisted at 9 different elementary schools. Responded to student portfolios.
Substitute Art Teacher at Plano ISD
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Long-term substitute for AP Art History and Art 1 courses grades 11-12. Developed lesson plans for K-5 students. Taught in-person and online simultaneously. Worked directly under Laura Grundler, the Art Director for PISD. Emergency hire long-term substitute art teacher.

Education

BFA Animation at SCAD
September 11, 2014 - November 11, 2017
BFA in Animation and Graphic Design at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Adobe After Effects Certification
April 17, 2025 - July 20, 2028
Storyboard Pro
May 20, 2026 - July 20, 2028
EC-12 Art
January 11, 2030 - June 20, 2026
EC-12 CTE Tech Apps
January 11, 2030 - June 20, 2026
EC-12 PPR Texas Education Association Certified Teacher
January 11, 2030 - June 20, 2026
Adobe Certified Professional in Adobe After Effects
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
ToonBoom Certified Professional in Storyboard Pro
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment