Welcome!  I'm so glad you're a part of the TV Production Program here at CHS (or that you're checking us out!).  I am in my ninth year teaching TV Production here.  Prior to that I spent five years at Punta Gorda Middle teaching English, Yearbook, Speech and Debate, and Creative Writing.  I also spent a year at Lemon Bay teaching English.  Before that I was in full time ministry, serving as the Director of Student Ministries, Worship Leader, and Media Specialist for a local 2000 member church.

It is my distinct privilege to teach TV Production as I believe it combines creativity, journalism, computer skills, and practical skills perfectly.  Not only does it allow students a creative outlet, but it offers skills that will serve to be useful in future careers, incuding video editing, adherence to deadlines, and industry certification.

I first started editing videos in about 2001 when I was in Graduate School.  Apple had recently released it's iMac computer, which came equipped with iMovie.  I loved it!  I found a way to incorporate video into every project that I did and from that point on I was hooked.  I had the opportunity to use these skills often when I was working for the church and continue to not only teach editing, but I also do freelance videography whenever I have the opportunity.

I love this job and this school and feel fortunate to choose to come and work with these students every single day!

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns that you may have.  Email is best--I try to respond as quickly as possible.  amanda.armenio@yourcharlotteschools.net 

Have a great day!