New blood is always a good thing!

You may remember, last year I was fortunate enough to have a student from the Lenawee Intermediate School District Graphic Imaging Dept. come to my studio for some On The Job Training.  I was just called by Joel Beutler, Instructor, about taking on another student who may be starting the first week of February.

These students bring a lot to my studio and I get as much from them as they get from being here.  When all of the details are worked out, I'll post more information.  But, for now, if you have a student considering a vocational school, I cannot say enough about their programs and instructors.  Having worked on the Graphic Imaging Board with Joel, I have seen his passion for the program and for the students he has taught.  Some information about Joel:

Joel has been in the Graphic Imaging/Printing Industries for over 30 years. He worked as a graphic designer for both commercial offset printing and flexographic printing plate production. Joel is experienced in traditional hand-produced graphic imaging and computer-produced graphics. Prior to teaching at the LISD TECH Center, he was the art director for two different national flexo firms for about ten years.

Joel’s educational background includes:
    • Associate’s Degree in Fine Arts, Monroe County Community College
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Commercial Art, Eastern Michigan University
    • Master’s Degree in Education Technology, University of Toledo
    • Art Certification (Ohio), K-12, University of Toledo
    • Graphic Communication/Printing Certification, Eastern Michigan University
    • Management & Supervision Courses at Owens Technical College
    • Microsoft/PC Classes at Bowling Green State University

To read more about the program, click on the link below!

Pat Deere

Links:  LISD Graphic Imaging Technology