Edward L. Hardison II is a dedicated storyteller and filmmaker hailing from Fairfield, AL. As an emerging middle school media specialist, he brings over 10 years of experience working with children into this new role in education. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Digital Cinematography and a Master’s degree in Instructional Design and Technology from Full Sail University. As a lifelong learner, he is passionate about helping students unlock their creativity through storytelling and media literacy. 

Edward Hardison is the proud husband to Ania and the proud father to (4) sons.  Along with his love of film and storytelling, Hardison is also a musician (saxophone and piano) and a diehard fan of the Tennessee State University Tigers, The Philadelphia Eagles, and the LA Dodgers.  He is inspired by the words of LeVar Burton: “Stories have the power to change the world.”