Andy teaches Cameras + Lighting at the Media Arts Center. It is the 2nd part of the Filmmaking Program. Andy has worked as a videographer and video editor in the news and documentary business for over 18-years. His mastery of film production and post production make an in demand videographer. Recently, Andy covered the Democratic National Convention.
Cathy teaches scriptwriting at the Media Arts Center. Cathy is a Charlotte-area actor and graduated from The Media Arts Center's first film class. Her finished short film [class project] went on to win an award for Best Woman in Film.
John brings experience as an Emmy award-winning Miami news reporter and producer; where he's covered major events - including the 1996 World Series of the Florida Marlins, seven major hurricanes, and the 2000 presidential debacle in Palm Beach County, Florida. John started at The Media Arts Center as a student in 1995, after dropping out of high school. He moved up from teacher's assistant, to part-time broadcast journalism instructor, then campus director in 2006. He was promoted to Director of Operations in 2009, and became the Owner and President in 2023.
Dan teaches Video Editing at the Media Arts Center. It's the final part of the Filmmaking and broadcasting programs. Dan is an experienced editor and has taught Filmmaking related courses since 2012. He recently covered the Debate in Atlanta for CNN between Presidential Candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
Michael teaches the Screenwriting Course at the Media Arts Center It is the first part of the Filmmaking Program. In addition to being an award winning screenplay writer, Michael has helped students at The Media Arts Center's Charlotte location win filmmaking awards through his instruction. He hosted the Best Screenplay Judge and was the Award Presenter at the 2024 Student Showcase of Films.
Arroe teaches Audio Production at the Media Arts Center. It's the 1st part of the Broadcasting Program. Arroe has been the voice of Charlotte radio for decades. He is also a seasoned podcaster and interviews many of his guests live, along with students, right in the classroom. Through Arroe’s podcasts, students have interviewed Geraldo Rivera, Al Roker, Joey Fatone, and others. He has taught at the Center since 2012.
Valerie advises students on resumes and Demos at the Media Arts Center. Valerie has been a SAG-AFTRA member since 1992 and has been featured on-camera talent for various films, commercials, corporate videos and live stream events. Her clients include Bank of America, Discover Card, Safeway, Dick’s Sporting Goods, American Medical Association, Avon Products, Jim Shore, Real Health Superfoods, Allegacy, Ilio, Adult Dentistry of Ballantyne, MTV, PBS, and others. Valerie has been teaching at The Media Arts Center since 2016.
Silke teaches Video Performance at the Media Arts Center. It's the 3rd course Broadcasting program. Silke spent more than 20 years in the news business both producing, writing and anchoring newscasts (including here locally in Charlotte and for NBC News Channel).
George teaches the Audio Performance course at the Media Arts Center. It's the 2nd part of the Broadcasting Program. George is a 2016 graduate of The Media Arts Center. He has since done voice acting for large companies, including McDonald’s, Nike, Gatorade, Time Warner Cable, Mountain Dew ICE, ROOT Sports Northwest, and Lowe’s Home Improvement. He is the app voice for the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and is the voice of DC Universe Online’s Green Lantern, John Stewart.
Rachael teaches Casting + Directing at the Media Arts Center. It's the third part of the Filmmaking Program. Rachel is an entertainer, stuntwoman, and producer. She has appeared on MTV’s Ridiculousness, TUBI’s #shockfight, Marvel’s Black Panther, and the Emmy-nominated VR experience by Meta, Goliath: Playing With Reality. Currently, she hosts HealthLine Media’s Inside Schizophrenia podcast, which has been repeatedly ranked as one of the top podcasts in the world about schizophrenia.
