Craig Adams
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Craig Adams has been a Technology Teacher at Jefferson Jr. High School for the past 20 years. He teaches Space and Aeronautics , Engineering and Intro to Architecture. Robotics has been a major emphasis in all of his courses. He has been married to his wife Susan for 23 years, and together they have 3 great kids: Jacob, Taylor and Whitney. All three of them attend the University of Missouri/Columbia. One of his favorite hobbies is, as you can see by the picture, fishing. |
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Jessie Adolph
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Jessie Adolph received his BA in English with a minor in Africana Studies from Central Missouri State University, May 2005, where he participated in the McNair Scholarship program. His undergraduate thesis, "Bronzeville: The Chicago Renaissance," was presented at two research conferences. In addition, he was invited to participate in the SREB: Compact for Minority Scholars and Future Faculty Members in Miami, Florida. In 2003, Jesse had an original poem published in Spokenvizions magazine, which is distributed in St. Louis and surrounding areas. In 1999, he was invited to perform original spoken word poetry at the Missouri Black Expo. Currently, Jesse is interested in African American literature (the Black Arts Movement in particular) and its influence on Hip Hop and spoken-word poetry. He received his MA from MU in 2007. |
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George Caskey
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George Caskey has over 20 years experience painting still life acrylics. If you have ever dreamed of painting a beautiful sunset or clouds that look as soft as marshmallows's, this is the man to help you do it. A welding instructor at the Columbia Area Career Center, George also shares his artistic talents teaching Iron Art Sculpture in his regular classes. |
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Luis Cruz
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A native of Portugal, Luis brings a wealth of experience and diverse talents to our community. From photography, film production, the fine arts and teaching Portuguese, Luis is definitely a Renaissance man. |
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Kerry Goyette
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A very adventurous cook, Kerry has developed a really strong passion for the culinary arts. When she won the Grand Prize in the 2005 Columbia Tribune taste of the Holidays Recipe Contest, her obsession grew. Youll find her innovative approach and enthusiasm will inspire you to boldness in the kitchen! |
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Mike Himmel
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As the Lead Evidence Technician for the Callaway County Evidence Response Team, Mike Himmel has over thirty year's experience in crime scene investigations. As an adjunct professor at Columbia College and a regularly referenced expert in training manuals, books and on the Discovery Channel, Mike's ability to photograph a crime scene are second to none. |
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David Hopkins
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David Hopkins holds an Education Specialist Degrees in Educational Technology from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He teaches Computer Science at North Callaway High School in Kingdom City and computer technician courses at the Columbia Career Center. His classes include Technology Problem Solving, AP Computer Science, Web Design, and Video Game Design. |
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John Houmes
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John Houmes has been the director and head learning mentor of the Total Learning Clinic for 32 years. In that capacity, he has helped thousands of students of all ages turn themselves around as learners, improving their attitudes, learning strategies, knowledge base and academic skills. Over the past two decades, he has helped individual students and groups of students improve their performance on the ACT. As students have faithfully applied what they have learned from John, they have been able to achieve improved ACT scores. |
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Allyce King
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Allyce is one of the two super energetic hosts for DIYStyle. She attends Stephens College in Columbia, MO, majoring in Fashion Design. Allyce has been sewing, crafting and making "unique things" since the age of six. Her first love though is Paddy, her VERY spoiled Yorkie, who thinks he can go everywhere with her, even the design lab at school! She adores fashion, sewing, designing, painting, drawing, crafting, scrapbooking, and (in limited doses) the outdoors. Always creating, Allyce continuously comes up with more sewing and creative project ideas than she can possibly execute! Allyce writes for several magazines, and is the co-author of a new book My Style, My Place, published by Krause Publications. Watch for a brand NEW pattern line out this Spring '08 from McCall's, "DIYStyle" designed by Allyce and her co-host Melissa Watson. |
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Sarah Wood Martin
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In 2008, Sarah Martin, a University of Missouri graduate started Wood Martin
LLC, a consulting firm. Martin has devoted her career to political
campaigns. Specializing in field operations, she has traveled the country
working for local, state-wide and national candidates. Martin's clients are
both first-time and seasoned candidates for elected office. Her experience
both in Jefferson City and nationwide has made her uniquely qualified to
fully prepare candidates for the rigors of the election cycle. |
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Renee Reed Miller
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Renée Reed-Miller enjoys infusing others with a sense of creative vision. In addition to being a writing workshop leader and adjunct instructor, she is an inspirational speaker, published poet, ceramic artist, and designer of custom homes. As an advocate for impoverished women and children, Renée clings to an intense desire for global change through hands-on service. In 2007, she co-founded a non-profit organization, Vessels International, to address impending global crises. An internationally active Rotarian, Renée approaches teaching and humanitarian efforts with the heart of a poet-potter, understanding that people are vessels worthy of honorregardless of ethnicity, gender, or religious creed. |
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Jim Reese
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Jim Reese has worked 30 plus years as a graphic designer and illustrator. He
graduated in 1979 from Cal State Fullerton with a BA in Art. Jim has
published 30 books and written two books, painting cover and chapter
art for two others. He currently works as a graphic designer for KOMU and
teaches graphic design software at MU and the Columbia Area Career Center. |
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Patrick Sasser
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Patrick Sasser earned a bachelor's degree in Interactive Digital Media with an emphasis in New Media from Northwest Missouri State University. He worked at Shelter Insurance as a Java Programmer and teaches in the Career Center Adult Education department. Mr. Sasser also freelances heavily in the web design industry in the Mid Missouri area. He is a freelance programmer and designer for Woodruff Sweitzer, an advertising agency in Columbia. |
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