For nearly 30 years I taught graphic design and video production to high school students. As a lead teacher and certified user of Adobe's Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Premiere), I prepared students for Adobe Certification. In the classroom I strived to create real-world client-based scenarios as a means of instruction which challenged my students to design and produce authentic media products (print and video), such as promotional materials for teachers, clubs and special interest events within and outside of the school environment. Outside of the classroom, I employ my skills commercially in the world of logo design, image editing and tv commercials. I believe all types of "Design" are forms of communication, and for any media product to succeed and impress itself on a client's appropriate audience, it is crucial for the designer to learn exactly what the client hopes to communicate.

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For nearly 30 years I taught graphic design and video production to high school students. As a lead teacher and certified user of Adobe's Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Premiere), I prepared students for Adobe Certification. In the classroom I strived to create real-world client-based scenarios as a means of instruction which challenged my students to design and produce authentic media products (print and video), such as promotional materials for teachers, clubs and special interest events within and outside of the school environment. Outside of the classroom, I employ my skills commercially in the world of logo design, image editing and tv commercials. I believe all types of "Design" are forms of communication, and for any media product to succeed and impress itself on a client's appropriate audience, it is crucial for the designer to learn exactly what the client hopes to communicate.

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For nearly 30 years I taught graphic design and video production to high school students. As a lead teacher and certified user of Adobe’s Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Premiere), I prepared students for Adobe Certification.

In the classroom I strived to create real-world client-based scenarios as a means of instruction which challenged my students to design and produce authentic media products (print and video), such as promotional materials for teachers, clubs and special interest events within and outside of the school environment.

Outside of the classroom, I employ my skills commercially in the world of logo design, image editing and tv commercials.

I believe all types of “Design” are forms of communication, and for any media product to succeed and impress itself on a client’s appropriate audience, it is crucial for the designer to learn exactly what the client hopes to communicate.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Teacher at New Hanover County Schools
October 1, 1995 - July 1, 2024
-Digital Media teacher in the Career and Technical Education Department -Prepared students for Adobe Certification in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Premiere -National Board Certified

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Va Tech
August 22, 1988 - May 15, 1992
Major: Communication Studies with an emphasis in Film Production

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Associate: Photoshop
September 1, 2012 - April 15, 2026
Adobe Certified Associate: InDesign
September 1, 2012 - April 15, 2026
Adobe Certified Associate: Premiere
September 1, 2012 - April 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality