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Faculty Bios

Meet the staff of the Academy - Orlando, including the chairs of our Interior Design Department, our Game Design & Development Program, our Fashion Merchandising and Design Department, and more.

Kimberly Love
Interior Design
Department Chair

BACKGROUND:
Kimberly Love has been at IADT since 2003. Ms. Love is the Interior Design Department Chair. She has a strong interior design and architectural background. Ms. Love enjoys sharing her knowledge with the designers of the future.

EDUCATION:
BA – Interior Design – Park University – Parkville, MO

NOTABLE WORKPLACES:
Marc-Michaels Interior Design – Winter Park, FL
ACi Architects Inc.– Winter Park, FL
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line – Miami, FL
Environmental Design Services – Kansas City, MO

OTHER EXPERIENCES:
Royal Caribbean’s Environmental Committee – Save the Waves
Broward Beach Clean-up – Organizer
Freelance Interior Design Projects
Parade of Homes – Prize Winner
Aurora Awards – Prize Winner

Joseph Makki
Marketing & Advertising
Department Chair

BACKGROUND:
Joseph Makki has over fifteen years experience in management, project management and training. He is very customer-centric, strongly emphasizing technology and learning for our community members, students and visitors.

His background includes experience in the profit, non-profit and public sectors. He has over ten years of extensive experience teaching/training a diverse population of students varying in gender, race, age, and culture. He also teaches courses at other educational institutions in the areas of IT and Business. His teaching methods include real world scenarios to help students formulate a better understanding of what to expect in the workplace.

EDUCATION:
PhD Business Administration, NorthCentral University – in progress
M.S. Management Information Systems, University of Maryland
B.S. Business Administration, Geneva College
B.S. Information Systems, Geneva College

NOTABLE WORKPLACES:
SAIC
ADC Telecommunications
Valencia Community College
Close Up Foundation

Greg Stout
Game Design & Development
Department Chair

BACKGROUND:
Greg Stout has been at the Academy since Oct 2005. He currently holds the position of Department Chair of Game Design & Development. Professor Stout has taught Digital Illustration for Gaming, Layout Concepts, Research Strategies for Visual Communications, Page Layout, Corporate Communications, and Drawing and Design, Internship and Portfolio. He has been in the industry for nearly two decades and currently owns his own freelance illustration and graphic design business.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Fine Arts – University of Idaho
Master of Fine Arts – Savannah College of Art and Design

NOTABLE WORKPLACES
Nintendo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
ArtBeat Incorporated
Shadow Graphics

OTHER EXPERIENCES:
Freelance artist/designer
Storyboard Artist
T-Shirt Designer
Surfboard Artist
Tattoo Designer
Muralist

Tim Warchocki
Computer Graphics
Department Chair

BACKGROUND:
20 years experience in graphics design, broadcast 3D and 2D animation, video production, and higher education. Tim worked as the senior graphics designer/animator at WKBW-TV for 10 years before moving to Florida to become the Art Director at My Creative Muse, Inc. He is also a freelance designer and published author, and the lead cartoonist for the daily sports cartoon website www.dynamictoons.com.

EDUCATION:
AS in Visual Communication – Art Institute of Pittsburgh
BA in Computer Graphics – International Academy of Design and Technology-Orlando
MFA in Graphic Design – Miami International University of Art and Design

NOTABLE WORKPLACES
International Academy of Design and Technology – Orlando, FL
My Creative Muse, Inc. - Celebration, FL
Apple Designs - Celebration, FL
WKBW-TV – Buffalo, NY
Visual Impressions – Rochester, NY
MAGIcorp – White Plains, NY

OTHER EXPERIENCES:
Published Author – "Before the Blade"
National Academies Press – Book Cover
www.dynamictoons.com - Cartoonist

Dan Williams
Multimedia
Department Chair

BACKGROUND:
Dan's expertise is in the field of computers, technology, and graphic design. He has a degree in Engineering from Purdue University and has been working for Disney for five years doing computer and design work for the Disney University, the training center for all Walt Disney World Cast Members.

Dan has also appeared as Parthenon in the Sci Fi channel's original show "Who Wants To Be A Superhero?" hosted by the legendary Stan Lee!

Dan is very computer savvy, and is always willing to help anyone with computer-related challenges.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science – Purdue University

NOTABLE WORKPLACES:
Walt Disney World Resort – Disney University
Sci Fi Channel

OTHER EXPERIENCES:
Freelance artist/designer
Owned a Silk Screen T-Shirt Company
Starred in the Sci Fi channel's original tv show "Who Wants To Be A Superhero?" as Parthenon

Samantha Eaddy
General Education
Department Chair

BACKGROUND:
Samantha Eaddy is the General Education Department Chair at the International Academy of Design and Technology. She is a veteran public relations, communications, journalism, and publishing professional with nearly 20 years of experience. As such, she served as an official media spokesperson for the University of Central Florida and successfully conducted marketing and media campaigns that resulted in media coverage from the Associated Press, UPI, Reuters, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Atlanta Constitution, The Miami Herald, and various media outlets operating in Europe and the Middle East.

As an industry professional and as co-owner of Samantha Eaddy Public Relations and Publishing (now Haywood Eaddy & Williams, Inc.) she has worked on marketing projects involving Lockheed Martin, Siemens, NASA, Harris Corp., Walt Disney World, the State of Florida, National Geographic, American Society for Engineering Education, American Society of Civil Engineers, Synthetic Fiber Reinforced Concrete Association, and Tennessee Valley Authority.

In addition, she developed, marketed, researched, written, and compiled magazines, annual reports, newsletters, brochures, and other types of promotional materials for UCF and other clients.

EDUCATION:
MBA, Webster University
MA, Webster University - Marketing
BFA, Florida Atlantic University – Communications

Sara J. Miller
Fashion Design & Merchandising
Department Chair

BACKGROUND:
Sara Miller has been at IADT since April 2007. She holds degrees in the areas of Apparel Design and Fashion Merchandising. Her ten years of experience have extended into several segments of the industry including costuming, visual merchandising, production management, and apparel design.

NOTABLE WORKPLACES:
Betsey Johnson NYC Showroom

OTHER EXPERIENCES:
Technical Design
Live Entertainment Costume Design
Fashion Show Production
Photo Styling

Faculty Listing

Jessica Assael

Pratt Institute
B.F.A., Communication Design

Daniel Assael

School of Visual Arts, Adelphi University
Farleigh Dickinson University

Malcolm Bartlett

SUNY at Cortland
M. S. In Education, Mathematics
SUNY at Cortland
B.S., Mathematics

Roger Bennett

Florida State University
B.S., Interior Design

Andy Braun

Barry University
M.S., Humanities
Orlando College M.B.A.

Colin Breaud

Ringling College of Art and Design
B.F.A., Graphics and Interactive Design

William Browning

University of Florida
ABD/PhD, Higher Ed Administration
University of Florida
M.Ed., Higher Education Administration
University of Phoenix
M.B.A., Business Administration
Columbia University
B.A., Political Science & Anthropology

Kathleen Carroll

University of Florida
M.A., of Architecture
University of Florida
Bachelor of Design

Linda Cofiniotis

New York Institute of Technology
B.F.A., Interior Design

Brian Collins

Webster University
M.A., Marketing
Texas Tech University
B.A., Advertising

David Cruz

Full Sail University
B.A, Computer Animation

Daphne Dalge

International Academy of Design & Technology
B.A., Fashion Design
The Faith Academy
A.A., Haute Couture/Tailoring
Orlando Vocational Tech School
Diploma, Custom/Garment Making

Lisa Dipaula

Maryland Institute, College of Art
B.F.A., Interior Design
Catonsville Community College
A.A., Teacher Education

Lee Douglas

Stetson University
M.A., Business Administration
University of Central Florida
B.A., Liberal Studies

Evelyn Dufner

Rollins College
M.A, Mental Health Counseling
SUNY, New Paltz
B.S., Education/English Art

Gary Dufner

Seminole Community College
School of Visual Arts
B.F.A., Cartooning & Illustration

Bethany Duvall-Francisco

New College of Florida
B.A., Humanities
Valencia Community College
A.A., Liberal Arts

Samantha Eaddy

Webster University
M.B.A.
Webster University
M.A., Marketing
Florida Atlantic University
B.A., Communication

William Edmonds, Jr.

University of Central Florida
M.A., Political Science
University of Central Florida
B.A., Political Science

Holly Faust

Keller Graduate School of Management
M.B.A., Business
Boston University
B.A., International Studies

Yahia Fawzi

Webster University
M.A., Computer Resources and I.T.
University of Technology
B.S.C., Electronics and Communication

Ileana Felipe

Argosy University
EDD, Educational Leadership
Carlos Albizu University
M.S., Industrial Organization
Miami Institute of Psychology
B.S., Psychology

Gwendolyn Fisher

Ball State University
B.S., Interior Environment Design
Indiana University
International Academy of Design & Technology

Joshula Flowers

National-Louis University
M.Ed., Elementary Education
Mundelein College
B.A., UrB.A.n Affairs, Sociology

Vidal Fonseca

Webster University
M.B.A.
City College of New York
B.A., Art

Brandi Godlewski

University of Florida
B.A., Interior Design

Joyce Greco

Rollins College
MLS, Liberal Studies
The Columbus College of Art and Design
B.F.A., Advertising Design

Ted Greenberg

Rollins College
B.A., Arts, English
Belhaven College
Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts

David Guess

The Art Institute of Chicago
B.F.A., Drawing
Full Sail
A.S., Film

Micheal Hanners

Florida State University College of Law
J.D., Law
University of Central Florida
B.A., Legal Studies

Joshua Hitsman

International Academy of Design & Technology-Orlando
B.F.A., Interior Design
International Academy of Design & Technology-Orlando
AS, Computer Graphics

Cheryl Hughes

Ohio State University
B.A., Accounting, Business Administration

Cocintheane Hutchison

North Carolina Central University
M.A., Public Administration
University of Oregon
B.S., Marketing

Dorothy Kaufmann

International Academy of Design & Technology
B.F.A., Graphic Design

Rtee Khunduang

International Academy of Design & Merchandising
B.F.A., Interior Design
University of South Florida
B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies

Geraldine Konstantin

Syracuse University
B.F.A., Cum Laude, Illustration

Houssein Makki

Northcentral University
PhD, Business Administration
University of Maryland-U.C.
MS, Management InforM.A.tion
Geneva College
BSB.A., Business Administration
Geneva College
BS, Information Systems

Brian Maricle

University of Central Florida
B.A., Art

Carlos Marquez

University of Puerto Rico, Bayamon
B.A., Technological Electronic
International Academy of Design & Technology-Orlando
A.S., Graphic Design
Full Sail University
A.S., Recording Arts

Rebeca Marrero

International Academy of Design & Technology
B.F.A., Fashion Design & Merchandising

Paul Martin

Savannah College of Art and Design
M.F.A., Graphic Design
Savannah College of Art and Design
B.F.A., Photography

Kimberly Massey

International Academy of Design & Technology
B.A., Fashion Design & Merchandising

Anne Matthew

Duquesne University
M.S., Multimedia
Robert Morris University
M.S., Business Education,
B.S., Business Education

Adrian Mayer

Valencia Community College
A.S., Computer Engineering Technology
University of Northern Iowa
M.B.A., Management
University of Iowa
B.B.A., Finance

Aimee Maynard

University of New York At Albany
B.A., Art
Fulton-Montgomery County College
A.A.-Fine Arts, Visual Fine Arts

Mary McCarthy

Florida Institute of Technology
M.B.A., Business
Florida State University
B.S., Fashion Merchandising
Barry College
B.S., Fashion Merchandising

Rebekah McCloud

National-Louis University
M.S., Business
California Coast University
PhD, Education
University of Central Florida
M.Ed., Education
St. John Fisher College
B.A., Communication

Elizabeth Mclaughlin

Florida State University
B.S., Interpersonal Communication

Robert McWhorter

Duquesne University
M. A., English
University of Pittsburgh
Double B. A., English and History

Janet Rae Meland

International Academy of Design & Technology-Orlando
B.F.A., Graphics

Matthew Mercer

Fayetteville State University
B.A., Visual Arts

Sara Miller

Ball State University
B.S., Family & Consumer Science

Fabiola Moreno

Nina Ricci Fashion
Designer, Fashion Design
Fashion School Geraldine, Fashion Design
Inca Garcilaso De La Vega

Ken Myers

Ringling College of Art and Design
B.F.A., Illustration

Douglas Oberndorf

Digital Media Arts College
MFA, Special Effects Animation
University of Central Florida
B.A., Art: Specialization in 2D

Ayberk Ozger

Savannah College of Art and Design
M.A., Interactive Design
University of Portsmouth
B.A., Business Administration

Carrie Palumbo

University of Kentucky
M.A., Merchandising
Youngstown State University
B.S., Fashion

Peter Pasha

University of Florida
B.F.A., Graphic Design

Rhonda Poulin

International Academy of Design & Technology
B.A., Fashion Design & Merchandising
Indiana-University of Pennsylvania
BS, Home Economics Education

Brenda Ramos

University of Puerto Rico
B.F.A., Art

Heidi Ranier

International Academy of Design & Technology
B.F.A., Fashion Design and Merchandising
American Intercontinental University
B.F.A., Fashion Design

Brad Ringhausen

Florida State University
M.F.A., Theatre - Scenic Design
Central Missouri State University
B.F.A., Technical Theatre

Tina Rodriguez

Florida International University
B.S., Apparel Merchandising
Miami-Dade Community College
A.A. Fashion Merchandising

Jaichand Sewkarran

Capella University
PhD, Organization & Management
Touro University International
Advanced M.B.A. in Management,
Iona College
M.A., Teaching, Bus. Education
Iona College
M.B.A., Finance

Jennifer Sickles

Florida State University
B.S., Clothing, Textiles, and Merchandising
Seminole Community College
A.A., Cum Laude, General Studies

Kyle Simmons

Full Sail University
A.A., Computer Animation
Brevard Community College
A.A., Computer Aided Design

Kristen Smiley

Florida State University
B.S., Interior Design

Jolie Spelman

University of Central Florida
B.A., Art Education
University of Central Florida
B.A., Journalism

David Steege

University of South Florida
M.B.A., Management
University of South Florida
B.S., Accounting and MIS

Jeannette Steeves

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
PhD, Housing, Interior Design
University of Georgia
M.F.A., Interior Design
University of Georgia
B.F.A., Interior Design

Gregory Stout

Savannah College of Art & Design
M.A., Sequential Art
University of Idaho
B.A., Drawing

Jantez Taylor-Harrington

University of Phoenix
M.A., Education,
Chicago State University
BS Elementary Education

Robert Thompson

Florida State University
M.A. of Public Administration
Florida State University
B.S. Finance, Finance

Rebecca Torman

Florida State University
B.F.A., Film, TV and Recording
Florida State University
B.A., Religion

Patricia Vestal

New York University, Tisch School of Arts
M.A., Drama, History,
Empire State College, SUNY
B.A., Media Communication

Thomas Weil

Rollins College
M.A., Liberal Studies
CCAD
B.F.A., Art

Matthew White

Anderson University
M.B.A., Business Administration
Wabash College
B.A., Mathematics

Dan Williams

Purdue University
B.A., Interdisciplinary Engineering

Sabrina Wood

University of Central Florida
B.A., Art History

Dennis Wright

Boston University
M.F.A., Costume Design
Brigham Young University
B.S., Clothing & Textiles-Fashion

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