Transitioning…

It’s hard to believe the Spring 2012 semester is over and I don’t have to wake up every morning to check into 10+ online art history and photography classes. I’m so very ready for a little break. In fact…I’ll be getting a huge respite in about 6 weeks when I officially retire from my Community [...]

Is it Really 2012?

I’m still having difficulty wrapping my mind around the fact that it’s 2012. It doesn’t seem that long ago when everyone was in a tizzy over Y2K and the year 2000. There’s no doubt the older we get the faster time goes by. Seems like the years are just flying by – time has been [...]

Vasa Discussion Forums!

Take part in online discussions, build communities and contribute your ideas. The conversations (linked below) sponsored by Vasa Project are built upon the notion of collective wisdom and professional communities. Take part in the various conversations we are building shared knowledge on a range of topics and social practices related to art and photography. For [...]

SPE Challenges for Faculty Presentation – Cont. the Conversation…

The link to access my live webinar on Challenges for Photo Faculty and Beyond is below the Photo my good buddy Joe Champagne took during my presentation this morning. https://sas.elluminate.com/p.jnlp?psid=2011-10-29.0632.M.7DF39A26A4FE14BD0711ED7FF491D0.vcr&sid=voffice We all must remember that we as Photo Faculty are still doing what we have always done. Teach what we love and are passionate about. [...]

Summer Endeavors – Mixing Business and Pleasure

So far this summer has been enjoyable, restful and very productive. First off I’m not teaching as many courses as I do in the Fall and Spring which has given me extra time to pursue some new and creative endeavors in addition to enjoying some time at the beach, riding my bike, reading some great [...]

From Teacher to Student

Its a beautiful Saturday morning here on the coast of North Carolina. The Spring semester is quickly coming to a close and I’m in the middle of evaluating final exams, online discussions, photography and art projects and extra credit submissions. I gave my Art Appreciation and History students an opportunity to pick up 5 extra [...]

Back to Teaching! Spring Semester has Kicked In!

I must admit it was really nice having a few weeks off for the Christmas holidays. I was able to enjoy some R&R in addition to spend some time quality with family and friends. I’m back at school today registering students for their classes, in addition to putting the finishing touches to all my online [...]

Society for Photographic Education Conference, Philadelphia 2010

I never get tired of attending Society for Photographic Education conferences. I get to see and catch up with so many old friends and colleagues, in addition to listening to some great speakers in the field of photography and photo-education. This year’s conference is especially special to me because I have my daughter Andei with [...]

The Vasa Project

Considering the first 2 weeks of August are technically my vacation from my primary teaching job I have been juggling a variety of things.  I am running Art Camp for 40 Middle School children up at the college.  In fact I need to get myself ready to head over there in a little while.  I’ve [...]