Experience & Education
01/2022
Chair of Game Art & Design
Columbus College of Art & Design
01/2022 - 06/2025
Overseeing the game art and design department. Leading a small team in the development of game art and design curricula. Strategic planning for cross-disciplinary courses, community partnerships and program growth.
08/2018
Assistant Faculty Game Art & Design
Columbus College of Art & Design
08/2018 - 06/2025
Spearheaded new game art & design major; developing curricula, academic planning and marketing. Research and development in emerging technology in supporting class content. Advising students in portfolio development and graduate studies. Engaging community programs alongside local leadership with strong focus in game-based learning.
07/2015
Assistant Professor of Game Design and Interactive Media
Notre Dame College
07/2015 - 07/2018
Developed game design curriculum for higher education courses. Assisted in the finalization of a game design minor. Participated in the launch of new campus initiatives promoting collaboration across departments of design and business. Engaged in community programs alongside local leadership with strong focus in game-based learning.
08/2014
Video Game Design Teacher
The Cleveland Highschool for Digital Arts
08/2014 - 07/2015
Adapted game design curriculum according to common core and technology standards. Developed curriculum that supported a diverse range of learning styles, working alongside my colleagues in core subjects. Collaborated with faculty to construct school wide activities and assignments.
08/2012
Masters in Fine Arts
UC Berkeley
08/2012 - 05/2014
Diversified practice through the creation of non-digital game artifacts, journaling through gameplay mechanics and gaming community research. Supportive role in campus-wide projects where critical thinking in contemporary topics rooted design goals for gameplay. Participated in leadership for campus community in game development.
08/2007
Bachelors in Fine Arts
Cleveland Institute of Art
08/2007 - 05/2011
Found purpose in my passion to experiment, iterate and demand more from my chosen medium: game.