Amanda Hotz is an innovative Arts/AV Tech and Communications teacher with over a decade of experience inspiring creativity for groups and individuals as well as well as high school students. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Ed studies from Chadron State College and Photographic Arts from the Art Institute of Colorado. Amanda has a passion for integrating technology with artistic expression. Amanda is known for her ability to grow a small program into a large one teaching at the next generation how to become a leading force in photography and design. Her teaching style and her ability to cultivate a vibrant classroom environment well known in her community. Outside of teaching, she enjoys exploring digital and film photography as well as specializing in digital collage. Give her ten photos with one theme and she will create a work of art. Amanda also teaches service learning classes and adores leading the next generation into a lifetime of philanthropy and volunteerism in their communities. She believes that the best way to give back is to be a part of the local community and teach the next generation how to do so as well.More...