about.
As a dynamic educator, creative director, and digital marketer, I bring a wealth of experience and passion to the design industry. My dedication to fostering engaging and informative curricula has led me to develop and teach various courses, including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Digital Marketing, and Social Media Tools. Beyond the classroom, I am an award-winning graphic designer, recognized by the Iowa Newspaper Association and Suburban Newspaper Awards for excellence in web and print advertisement design. Each summer, I travel to Colorado to refine my skills in blown glass under the mentorship of skilled gaffers, complementing my love for painting and broadening my artistic horizons. Balancing my professional endeavors, I cherish time with my family, especially my new grandson, and find joy in continually reading and developing innovative learning materials to expand my knowledge and expertise.
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• Courses taught: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Intro to Coding, Social Media Tools, Acrobat Pro, Design Principles, Digital Photography, Digital Marketing, Adobe InDesign, Video Marketing, Content Marketing, Social Media Tools, Social Media Explored, Digital Portfolio, Capstone for Creative Careers, Analytics for Digital Marketing.
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• Award-winning graphic designer who effectively communicates creative ideas to clients and peers.
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Awards & Recognitions
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• Outstanding Teacher of the Year Western IA Tech 2021-2022 Nominee
• First Place - 2018 Best Web Advertisement -Iowa Newspaper Association
• Third Place - 2018 Best Web Advertisement -Iowa Newspaper Association
• First Place - 2015 Suburban News Paper Awards
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