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As part of the North Carolina Career Cluster: Arts, A/V Technology and Communications and the NC Career and Technical Education Pathway: Computer Science, IT, and Technology, Mooresville High School offers Graphic Design, Video Production, and Animation, as well as an internship class dedicated to the Blue Devil Update homeroom announcements show and school system productions.
I am one of the Video and Animation teachers at Mooresville High School. I began teaching at NF Woods Advanced Technology and Arts Center, a campus of Mooresville High School, in 1998. Prior to that, I taught in Florida for 1 1/2 years.
I graduated from the University of Florida in 1996 with a degree in Telecommunications-Video Production and a minor in Business Administration.
GO GATORS!!
I also worked in the industry by directing local TV News, editing commercials for a cable company, interning in media relations for the Olympics in Atlanta, and interning in a corporate communications environment in Washington DC.
In 2004, I received my Master of Science in Technology Education from North Carolina A&T State University.
In 2005, I earned my National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification; I renewed my National Board Certification in 2014.
In 2017 we moved our classrooms and studio from NF Woods to the main campus of Mooresville High School.
I have a wonderful husband and two beautiful and talented children. We love to travel and have been to all 50 states! I recently started my own travel Instagram account @travelmakingmemories
Suggested Pathway
9th Grade: Adobe Graphic Design, Adobe Video Production and/or 3D Modeling and Animation 1
10th/11th Grade: Adobe Graphic Design, Adobe Video Production, 3D Modeling and Animation 1
Adobe Video Production 2 and/or Game Art and Design
12th Grade: Blue Devil Update Fall and/or Blue Devil Update Spring
In Adobe Graphic Design (Adobe Visual Design), students have the opportunity to get certified in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Honors available.
In Adobe Video Production 1 (Adobe Video Design 1), students have the opportunity to get certified in Adobe Premiere while learning Television Broadcasting and Film Production. Honors available.
In 3D Modeling and Animation 1 students use the Adobe CC Suite, and digital 3D modeling with 3DS Max to develop 2D and 3D digital graphics and audio/video media. Honors available.
In Adobe Video Production 2 (Adobe Video Design 2), students will develop digital media products in the fields of audio, news and interview-style video, social media, and film production.
In Game Art and Design, students will explore the basics of game theory and design a prototype game.
In the Blue Devil Update (CTE Internship) course, students produce tv shows for the high school, as well as productions for the school system and other competition video entries.
Award Winning Program
Media students placed 2nd in the country for the National Scholastic Press Association Broadcast Best of Show Pacemaker
Media students place first in the country in the KWN New Vision Awards and won a trip to NYC
Media students place first in the country in the Panasonic Eco-Effect PSA Video contest
Media students covered the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte with official Press Passes
Media students covered President Obama's visit to MMS with official Press Passes
Media students covered an event with the NC Governor with a one-on-one interview
Film students placed 3rd in the North Carolina School Boards Association High School Video Contest
Film students competed in the National Digital Cinema Contest in Louisville, KY after placing 1st at the NC SkillsUSA Competition
Film students placed 2nd in the North Carolina School Boards Association High School Video Contest
Film students competed in the National Digital Cinema Contest in Louisville, KY after placing 1st at the NC SkillsUSA Competition
Film students placed top 10 in the country in the Panasonic New Vision Awards
Film students placed 2nd in the state in the Click it or Ticket PSA Video Contest Governor’s Highway Safety Program
Film students placed 2nd in the state in the Click it or Ticket PSA Video Contest Governor’s Highway Safety Program
Film students placed 2nd in the North Carolina School Boards Association High School Video Contest
Film students placed 3rd in the North Carolina School Boards Association High School Video Contest
Film students placed 2nd in the North Carolina School Boards Association High School Video Contest
Film students placed 1st and 3rd in the North Carolina School Boards Association High School Video Contest
Film students recognized as the North Carolina winner in the World of 8 Billion student international video contest
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