The following teachers are part of the MCA Academy. Select the name to visit each staff member's website.
Kami Dexter
English 11 and 12 are one year, UC-approved, college preparatory classes. English 11, American Literature, and English 12, British/World Literature are both infused with multimedia through films, PowerPoints, webquests, and more. During 11th grade, students explore historical time periods and literature genres as well as social issues such as juvenile justice and the politics of food. 12th grade students examine several literature forms and subjects, including epic poems, sonnets, newspaper articles, and philosophical and utopian novels. 11th and 12th grade MCA students all work collaboratively and learn across disciplines to create writing products, as well as multimedia projects from PowerPoints to short films.
Leyla FikesWorld History and United States History are general education
requirements for high school graduation and college admissions
acceptance. Multimedia Careers Academy students take a multimedia
approach to history. Students are regularly required to complete
written work, such as discussion questions and essays, based on
documentaries and films. Historical events and concepts are displayed
on PowerPoint presentations for students to take notes on a regular
basis. Students must submit projects and create skits, which compels
them to utilize the internet as a research engine. By engaging in
learning in a multimedia setting students not only bolster their
comprehension of World and US History, but also increase their
familiarity with and mastery of technology.
Amelia ArambulaArt education has expanded into a vast range of creative media. Students are challenged to expand their creativity and art skills utilizing the standard software in the arts, media, and entertainment sector . I teach Drawing and Digital Art, 3-D Design, Graphic Design, and Animation.
Marlon Mendez
Susanne Gentle
Phil O'connor
Students create video programs for our LTV Network. From planning to taping to music editing, every aspect of production is explored and mastered.
Falauna Davis
Osvaldo MaldonadoI am in my 2nd year at Leuzinger High School, where I teach Earth
Science and AP Environmental Science (APES), and serve as Assistant Baseball Coach.
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Brian MasseyBrian Massey is a third year teacher with over ten years of experience working inside Hollywood Film Production Art Departments including Films like True Lies and Castaway. He has worked as an Internet Animator, Photo Editor and moonlit as a Storyboard Artist and even built sets underwater. He loves Science Fiction Novels and his cat, Herbert.
