About
Background in Graphics and Multimedia
In high school I was involved in Photography and Journalism. After High School, I worked as a photographer for several years before going to the Art Institute of Houston. My education at the Art Institute allowed me to work for Fortune 500 companies as a Graphic Artist and Designer. Eventually, I began freelancing and worked primarily as a freelancer for many years. As technology grew and the design tools changed from physical to electronic, I began updating my skills through the Community College System and then proceeded to obtain a second degree with a focus in Digital Media. I have taught for the Lone Star College System since 2001 in the Visual Communication and Gaming Programs.
My education and experience covers photography, print media, multimedia and game development. In the graphics field, things change quickly and better tools become available that allow you to dream and imagine bigger and farther than ever before. I enjoy the thrill of cutting edge design and helping others achieve their dreams of being the creative forces that move emotion and motivation to enlist others to actively participate.
Teaching Style
You will find that as broad as the difference is in course offerings at Lone Star College System, there is just as broad a difference in the teaching styes of the instructors. My style is typically what I like to describe as a mixture of a journalistic style with reality checks.
Journalistic Style:
My journalistic training becomes evident in my teaching style. I begin the class as if all students have only the knowledge listed in the prerequisites for the course and then offer the who, what, when, where, why and how needed to give each student the full experience of the subject at hand. I am totally open to all questions and comments and strive to make the class both educational and exciting.
Reality Check:
While there is an exponential amount of grace for the student who demonstrates a sincere effort to learn and exhibits a concentrated effort to complete assignments in a timely manner, the student is solely responsible for their work. Students are expected to complete and submit assignments, projects and exams by the assigned deadline. This reflects the work environment the student will work in upon graduation and subsequent employment.