25+ years teaching experience in Canada and California.
High energy, entertaining, visually oriented lessons. Learning through fun and respect!
Okomoto Outstanding Student Award for Animation - De Anza, California, 2009 Numerous festival awards for film and animation.
Art Diploma - UK B. Ed (Hons) - Bristol University AA Degree in Film and Television Production - De Anza, CA AA Degree in Traditional Animation - De Anza, CA Certificate of Animation Critique - De Anza, CA AQ - Spec Ed 1
As well as teaching, I am an author, publisher, filmmaker and animator. I often bring these skills into the classroom to encourage my students. I live in Ottawa with my family and a couple of cats.