Audio Production CreativeConnect Pathway
COLLEGE EXPERIENCE:
– Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma
– Associate in Applied Science, Music Production
– Bachelor of Applied Technology, Technology Application Studies
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:
I started performing, composing, and recording music in high school. In college I received an internship at an independent record label and worked my way up to head audio engineer where I achieved 3 singles in the top 20 on the Texas Music Chart. Most recently I produced free programs, events, and concerts at a public park in Oklahoma City highlighted by 30,000 guests at opening weekend.
WHAT EXCITES ME ABOUT THIS WORK:
There has never been more access to composing and recording music than today. I connect to the human side of education and music production, it is a collaborative art form, the art of helping others find their voice.
Graphic Design CreativeConnect Pathway
COLLEGE EXPERIENCE:
Ohio University – BS Visual Communications in Informational Graphics & Publication Design, Art Minor, Advertising Specialization
Ohio University – MA Visual Communication in Interactive Multimedia Design
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:
I have worked for a variety of national and local companies and businesses through my own design company called Antelope Creative Designs for the past 15 years.
WHAT EXCITES ME ABOUT THIS WORK:
Sharing my interest in design with the students and also having them understand that they are capable of pursuing a career within a creative field is what excites me the most about working at Northeast Early College. Some of my students are already realizing at a young age that they can make money selling their work and working for clients, which is exciting.
Environmental Sustainability Pathway
CONTACT:
Email: Anne_Huddle@dpsk12.org
COLLEGE EXPERIENCE:
Wittenberg University – BA Biology
University of New Mexico – MA Secondary Education
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:
I have spent the last 22 years teaching science and technology courses before joining the team at Northeast Early College. I am passionate about involving students in career and technical education. I am an amateur gardener. I have worked to create a school-based community garden at my last school and have personally pursued a certificate in market farming.
WHAT EXCITES ME ABOUT THIS WORK:
There is no Planet B! I want to grow the next generation of solution makers – the students that will go out and change the world. Issues of sustainability in clean energy, food security and water face our global society. I want to inspire the future engineers that will develop balanced solutions to preserve our environment and meet economic needs, while ensuring that all people have equitable access to healthy food, clean air and water and a safe place to live.
EngineeringConnect
CONTACT:
Email: Matthew_Lapaire@dpsk12.org
COLLEGE EXPERIENCE:
North Carolina State University – BS Chemical Engineering, BS Paper Science
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:
I was a process engineer with Georgia Pacific Paper in Cedar Springs, GA.
WHAT EXCITES ME ABOUT THIS WORK:
Creation is the highest aspiration of mankind, so seeing students wrestle with the challenges of turning their ideas into reality is highly rewarding to facilitate. I enjoy using my own experiences to inform their learning, and with that mindset I’m always looking to learn too.
Computer Science & Robotics Pathway
CONTACT:
Email: Christian_Stober@dpsk12.org
COLLEGE EXPERIENCE:
University of Florida – BS Electrical Engineering
University of Florida – MS Electrical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology – MS Computer Science
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:
I taught math for ten years before joining Northeast Early College and am an avid hobby coder. I’m the Head TA for Georgia Tech’s online section of Graduate Algorithms, I performed code review and optimization for Physics for Game Developers, and I worked as a validation intern at Intel.
WHAT EXCITES ME ABOUT THIS WORK:
I am eager to fuse two of my passions – educating young adults and computing. I believe the computing skills my students gain will prove an asset in virtually any future career path they choose.
