I currently oversee, as executive producer, a complete media studio at Coconino High School. The studio's business model includes a news production unit, a web and social media marketing unit, and an advertising unit. We also provide production support for student and community short film/media projects. These are all manned by students who are working on (or have received) ready-to-work-day-one certification from the Arizona Department of Education by successfully completing my educational program. I also ready and provide testing for students to acquire Adobe and Apple industry certification directly from the school program.The content that I teach that prepares the students for these certs include, but is not limited to: project management with an emphasis on UDP, web design protocols, terminology and best practices including UX and design, film production processes including pre-, post-, and writing/story structure. Students also learn broadcast processes and standards, and learn digital media throughput from file-types, CODECs, and management network content deployment processes. Students gain familiarity with advertising and marketing conventions and are introduced to professional expectations and jargon within related industries. My students leave the program prepared for competency in entry level web and graphic design jobs, and in film and broadcast are ready for both entry level and early year career-level positions.I am a seasoned film production professional and educator experienced in directing, editing, cinematography, field recording, mixing, and screenwriting. Background includes work in film, video, TV, Radio, and motion media production using cutting edge equipment, software, and hardware. Produced seven films in both documentary and narrative fiction from concept to distribution, managing set crews from two to ten members. Gifted creative voice in production who knows when to take the lead and when to stand back to help others’ voices shine; excellent at recognizing, nurturing, and challenging talent; seasoned in diverse multi-cultural and socio-economic frameworks in professional, production-based, office, and educational settings. I have worked in educational settings along side these roles almost continuously through this time for over 35 years.