2024 Online Faculty

ANIMATION

Program Director

Kenneth Norman
Full Sail University, Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Computer Animation

Program Manager

Breanna Roberts
Full Sail University, Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Computer Animation

Faculty

Kevin Bolivar
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Computer Animation

Michael Budd
Full Sail University, Associate of Science in Computer Animation

Jared Edwards
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Computer Animation

Jack Geckler
Full Sail University, Associate of Science in Computer Animation

Doria Gomez
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Computer Animation

Josh Hall
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Computer Animation

Ronald Harris
Full Sail University, Master of Science in Education Media Design and Technology
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Computer Animation

Jeremy Johnson
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Computer Animation

Jordan Lukrich
The Art Institute of California, San Diego, Bachelor of Science in Media Arts and Animation

Nathan Pratt
Savannah School of Art and Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts

Dean Rasmussen
Thomas Edison State University, Bachelor of Arts in Art
Academy College, Associate in Applied Science in Computer Animation and Design

Billy Reiter
Academy of Art University, Master of Fine Arts in Animation
Art Institute of Philadelphia, Bachelor of Science in Media Arts and Animation

Mike Spring 
Ringling School of Art and Design, Bachelor of Arts in Computer Animation

Luis Suarez
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Computer Animation
Full Sail University, Associate of Science in Computer Animation

Paul Waijman
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Computer Animation

Oswaldo Webel de Simone
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Computer Animation

David Wolgemuth
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Computer Animation

AUDIO PRODUCTION

Program Director

Robert Delgadillo
Full Sail University, Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Business
The Los Angeles Film School, Associate of Science in Recording Arts

Program Manager

Albert Mata
Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences, Master Recording Program
San Diego State University, Bachelor of Arts in Music

Lead Faculty

Cody Morrison
University of Hartford – The Hartt School, Bachelor of Music in Percussion Performance

Faculty

Erik Jourgensen
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Bachelor of Arts in English Literature

Will Key
University of Colorado, Master of Music in Music
University of Louisville, Bachelor of Arts in Music

Gregg Kowalsky
Mills College, Master of Fine Arts in Electronic Music and Recording Media
Franklin and Marshall College, Bachelor of Arts in Spanish

Elise Schutte
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Audio Production 
The Los Angeles Film School, Associates of Science in Recording Arts  

Jay Tibbitts
Indiana University, Master of Music in Jazz Studies
Brigham Young University, Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies

DIGITAL FILMMAKING

Program Director

Charles Kanganis
California State University, Northridge, Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting
University of Akron, Master of Arts in Theater
Iona University, Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Theater

Program Manager

Christa Luzynski
Full Sail University, Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
Ithaca College, Bachelor of Science in Television-Radio 

Lead Faculty

Jenna Barret
University of Florida, Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications

Faculty

Nakeisha Armorer
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Film Production

Shan Baidwan
Loyola Marymount University, Master of Fine Arts in Film Production
University of Colorado, Bachelor of Science in Marketing

Ashton Bracciodieta
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Film

Candice Buchanan
Syracuse University, Master of Business Administration
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Film

Charles Burket
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Film

Trent Duncan
National University, Master of Arts in Film Studies
University of Phoenix, Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing
Valencia Community College, Associate of Science in Film Production Technology

Angelica Figueroa Guzman
Full Sail University, Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Television

Sheryl Fountain
Regent University, Master of Fine Arts in Producing for Cinema/TV
Evangel University, Bachelor of Business Administration in Management

David Gerson
American Film Institute, Master of Fine Arts in Directing
Columbia University, Bachelor of Arts in English

 Jonathan Green
Full Sail University, Master of Fine Arts in Film Production
University of Missouri-Kansas City, Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Production

Sandra Lee
Chapman University, Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television Producing
Bradley University, Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Television/Radio Production

Bradley Lincoln
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Film

Charles Sutter
University of Central Florida, Master of Fine Arts in Film
University of Central Florida, Bachelor of Arts in Film

Thomas Westgate
Florida State University, Bachelor of Science in Communication and Media Studies

Gerald Wu
Full Sail University, Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
Rutgers College, Bachelor of Arts in English

Amy Zimmitti
University of Rhode Island, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Studio Art
Full Sail University, Associate of Science in Recording Arts

ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS

Program Director

Mac Torluccio
Ithaca College, Bachelor of Science in Television-Radio

Program Manager

Jessica Young
Full Sail University, Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
The Los Angeles Film School, Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Business
The Los Angeles Recording School, Associate of Science in Music Production
The Los Angeles Recording School, Associate of Science in Recording Arts 

Lead Faculty

Robert McDermott
University of Southern Mississippi, Master of Business Administration
University of Southern Mississippi, Bachelor of Science in Personnel Management

Faculty

Julie Chase
DeVry University, Master of Business Administration
Indiana University, Bachelor of Arts in Social and Behavioral Science

Margot Curry-Leitman
Ithaca College, Bachelor of Arts in Drama

Richard Elkhouri
University of Central Florida, Bachelor of Arts in Advertising/Public Relations

Drew Ferrante
University of Massachusetts, Bachelor of Music in Music Performance and Sound Recording Technology

Stephanie Fleming
Nova Southeastern University, Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice  
Nova Southeastern University, Juris Doctorate
Full Sail University, Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Nova Southeastern University, Master of Arts in Writing
University of Kentucky, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Jeffrey Friedman
Boston University, Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism

Edward Howell
Capella University, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
State College of Florida, Associate of Arts in Art  

Robin Lake
Michigan State University, Bachelor of Arts in English

David Mouery
Barry University School of Law, Juris Doctorate
Ohio State University, Bachelor of Arts in Communication

Richard Murphy
Georgia State University, Master of Business Administration 
Boston College, Bachelor of Science in General Management

Mark Netter
New York University, Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television Production
Brown University, Bachelor of Arts in Semiotics

Brad Rosenberger
University of California, Los Angeles, Bachelor of Arts in English

Robert Siegel
Virginia Commonwealth University, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Arts and Design

Nan Sumski
Pepperdine University, Bachelor of Arts in Communication

Brian Walker
Full Sail University, Master of Science in Entertainment Business
University of Florida, Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Program Director

Kenneth Norman
Full Sail University, Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Computer Animation

Program Manager

Lollie Wahl
Rollins College, Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science

Faculty

Ashley Bracamonte
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Digital Arts and Design

Gary Dufner
University of Central Florida, Master of Fine Arts in Emerging Media
School of Visual Arts, NYC, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Arts

Serena Kramer
University of Central Florida, Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations
Rollins College, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music

Robin Lindblom
Full Sail University, Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
California State University, San Bernadino, Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design

Jocelyn Morera
Savannah College of Art and Design, Master of Fine Arts in Advertising
University of Central Florida, Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media 

Timothy Motter
University of Central Florida, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art

Steven Parker
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Digital Art and Design

Dorreen Petersen-Davis
Full Sail University, Master of Science in Education Media Design and Technology
Art Center College of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising and Illustration
University of Wyoming, Bachelor of Arts in Art

Kristina Sanchez
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Digital Arts & Design

Sarah Schweiger
Stephens College, Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication: Broadcast Media

Tyrone Stude
Northwestern University, Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications
Academy of Art University, Master of Fine Arts in Advertising
International Academy of Design and Technology, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising

Christopher Swafford
Savannah College of Art and Design, Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television
University of Arkansas, Little Rock, Bachelor of Arts in Radio, Television and Film

LIBERAL ARTS

Program Director

Michael Peter Bolus
City University of New York Graduate Center, Doctor of Philosophy in Theatre Studies
Boston University, Master of Arts in English – Creative Writing
University of Southern California, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting

Program Manager

Suzanne Wilson
Full Sail University, Master of Science in Education Media and Design Technology
University of Alabama, Bachelor of Arts in Advertising

Faculty

Angel Ric Acevedo
Full Sail University, Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Rollins College, Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication

Lisa Acevedo
Keller Graduate School, Master of Business Administration

University of Phoenix, Bachelor of Science in Business 

Jennifer Andrews
University of Central Florida, Master of Fine Arts in English
Florida State University, Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature 

Christopher Costabile
University of South Florida, Master of Arts in Liberal Arts
University of South Florida, Bachelor of Arts in English 

Derek Denckla
Fordham University, Juris Doctorate
The New School, Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing 

Stacy Feuerherdt
Sanford Brown, Master of Fine Arts in Media Design Management
Slippery Rock University, Master of Arts in English
Metropolitan State University, Bachelor of Arts in English

Leslie Filpo
Bellevue University, Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
University of Central Florida, Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Amanda Gibson Walden
University, Doctor of Philosophy in Forensic Psychology
Argosy University, Master of Science in Human Services
Central Michigan University, Bachelor of Science in Sociology 

Jarrett Golding
University of Southern California, Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Screen and Television
Washington University, Bachelor of Arts in English Literature

Winston Guy
Full Sail University, Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Music Production

Joseph Huber
Full Sail University, Master of Science in Education Media Design and Technology
University of South Florida, Bachelor of Science in Secondary Social Science Education

Natika Jackson
University of Central Florida, Master of Arts in Counselor Education
University of Central Florida, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Jose Jimenez
Florida International University, Master of Science in Mathematics Education
Florida International University, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Ashley McCormack
University of Central Florida, Master of Science in Teacher Leadership in Mathematics
University of Central Florida, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education/Science

Tafarah Meyers
Grand Canyon University, Master of Science in Psychology
Rollins University, Bachelor of Art in Psychology
Seminole State College, Associate of Art in Psychology

Mary Mobarak
University of Washington, Master of Arts in Cultural Studies
University of Central Florida, Bachelor of Arts in Humanities

Jeremiah Moore
University of Florida, Master of Business Administration
University of Florida, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Trisha Persen
Full Sail University, Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Full Sail University, Master of Science in Education Media and Design Technology
Molloy College, Bachelor of Arts in English

Marelize Roets
University of Central Florida, Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing 
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing for Entertainment

Aaron Scott
University of Central Florida, Master of Arts in Communication 
University of Central Florida, Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations

Brandy Sintscha
University of Central Florida, Master of Arts in Counselor Education
Cameron University, Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Dulce Vera
Saint Leo University, Master of Education in Reading
University of Central Florida, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

Andrew Weeks
University of Central Florida, Master of Arts in History
University of Central Florida, Bachelor of Arts in History

MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS

Program Director

Mac Torluccio
Ithaca College, Bachelor of Science in Television-Radio

Program Manager

Derek Toombs
University of Central Florida, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film

Faculty

Béla Cunningham
University of Florida, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

Timothy Downey Jr.
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design

Anton Duong
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design

James Holmes
University of Florida, Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication  

Tiarah Maxwell
Southern New Hampshire University, Master of Arts in New Media and Technology
Florida A&M University, Bachelor of Science in Public Relations 

Brandi Parigian
Full Sail University, Master of Arts in Public Relations
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Internet Marketing

Stephen Robles
Southeastern University, Bachelor of Music in Music Performance: Instrumental

Marianthy Troupos-Mendez
Full Sail University, Master of Science in Entertainment Business
University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Science in Communications Media

Chantal Watts
University of Florida, Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication

Music Production

Program Director

Robert Delgadillo
Full Sail University, Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Business
The Los Angeles Film School, Associate of Science in Recording Arts

Program Manager

Roman Perry
Boston University, Bachelor of Science in Film and Television

Lead Faculty

Jameson Boyce
Berklee College of Music, Bachelor of Music in Music Synthesis

Colby Abbott
Berklee College of Music, Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Audio Engineering

Carl Alexander
University of Central Florida, Master of Arts in Music
Auburn University, Bachelor of Music – Jazz Studies

Rick Barclay
University of Oklahoma, Bachelor of Music in Music Education

Brian Boland
Southern Utah University, Master of Music in Music Technology
William Patterson University, Bachelor of Arts in Communication

Chandler Bridges
Florida State University, Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education
Florida State University, Master of Arts in Music – Liberal Arts
Florida State University, Bachelor of Arts in Music

Stephen Cook
Oral Roberts University, Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication

Jason Denton
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Digital Arts and Design
Full Sail University, Associate of Science in Recording Arts

Thomas Kahre
Florida State University, Bachelor of Arts in Music, General

Perette Lawrence
Syracuse University, Juris Doctorate
Binghamton University, State University of New York, Bachelor of Arts in English

Ricciano Lumpkins
Full Sail University, Master of Science in Entertainment Business
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Business
Full Sail University, Specialized Associates of Recording Arts

Philip Mantione
California State University, Los Angeles, Master of Music in Music
University at Buffalo – The State University of New York, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Joel Numa
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Music Business
The Los Angeles Film School, Associate of Science in Recording Arts

Francisco Ojeda
New England Conservatory, Bachelor of Music in Music / Jazz Performance

Aaron Overton
Florida State University, Master of Arts in Music – Liberal Arts
Florida State University, Bachelor of Science in Communication – Commercial Music

Navinthran Ramasamy
Berklee College of Music, Bachelor of Music in Music Production and Engineering

Edward Salerno
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Master of Arts in Music
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Arts in Music

Michael Shear
Full Sail University, Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
University of Hartford, Bachelor of Music in Music Production and Technology

Rodney Michaels Shupenia
Full Sail University, Bachelor of Science in Music Business
Los Angeles Film School, Associate of Science in Recording Arts

Daniel Siper
Drexel University, Bachelor of Science in Music Industry

Michael Snyder
The Los Angeles Film School, Associate of Science in Recording Arts

WRITING FOR FILM & TELEVISION

Program Director

Charles Kanganis
California State University, Northridge, Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting
University of Akron, Master of Arts in Theater
Iona University, Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Theater

Program Manager

Heather Blackmore
University of Southern California, Master of Arts in Cinema-Television
University of Southern California, Bachelor of Arts in Cinema-Television

Lead Faculty

Michael McCafferty
California State University, Northridge, Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting
California State University, Northridge, Master of Arts in Theater Arts
Eastern Michigan University, Bachelor of Science in Communication and Theater Arts

Lisa Alden
University of Southern California, Bachelor of Arts in Filmic Writing

Lori Balaban
City College of New York, Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Virginia Commonwealth University, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Arts and Design  

Ethan Banville
Emerson College, Bachelor of Science in Television/Video

Michael Fisher
University of Southern California, Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Screen and Television
San Francisco State University, Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts

James Jones
California State University, Northridge, Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting
University of Connecticut, Bachelor of Arts in American Studies

John Mattson
University of California, Riverside, Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing/Writing for Performing Arts
University of California, Los Angeles, Bachelor of Arts in Motion Picture/Television

Christopher Moore
California State University, Northridge, Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting
California State University, Northridge, Master of Arts in Screenwriting
California State University, Northridge, Bachelor of Arts in Film

Jerome Sable
University of Southern California, Master of Fine Arts in Cinema-Television
Brown University, Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

Kathryn Schumaecker
New York University – Tisch School of the Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting

Alan Trezza
Fordham University, Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies

Christian Vogeler
American Film Institute, Master of Fine Arts in Directing
State College of New York, Purchase, Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Media

Amy Weingartner
Union Institute & University – Vermont College of Fine Arts, Master of Fine Arts in Fiction Writing
Boston University, Master of Arts in English
Ithaca College, Bachelor of Arts in English

Eve Weston
University of Southern California, Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Screen and Television
Princeton University, Bachelor of Arts in Classics