LAUNCHING PEOPLE TOWARD NEW BRAVE IDEAS
My mission is to provide people new ideas and curiosity about the world — through my photography, writing, multimedia projects and teaching .
About me
For the past 11 years, I have been an instructor at the University of Kansas, teaching a bit of everything: photojournalism, introductory journalism and technology courses.
My writing appears in the Kansas Reflector as a weekly column. My commentary about politics, media, parenting and education has earned the top opinion writing award in Kansas twice.
As a photojournalist, I have worked as a staff photographer and free-lancer with my images appearing in national publications.
Through my work teaching multimedia journalism, I have experience with video and audio production plus website design.
But, that’s just a bit of my three decades of experience.
My professional focus
Creator of award-winning journalism for both professional and student publications
Instructor of courses ranging from small and technical hands-on classes to large auditorium lecture classes
Former leader of an flourishing statewide educational non-profit for more than 10 years
Service to high school and university students through non-profits, committees and advocacy
The work
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Photography
I work as a free-lance photographer, shooting amateur and professional sports along with regional news events.
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Writing
In my work as a columnist for the Kansas Reflector, a non-profit state news outlet, I write about politics, media, technology and education.
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MULTIMEDIA
Some of my teaching at the University of Kansas focuses on multimedia skills. I’ve created video and audio projects as examples for my students — and for fun.
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TEACHING
I’ve been at the front of high school and university classrooms since 2002, encouraging students to take curious risks in their journalism.