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Core Studies
Francine Sanders
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Director Francine J. Sanders has been a professional writer and communicator for the past 20 years. Since 1998, she has taught college-level film studies and screenwriting courses. She also frequently lectures and writes about film-related topics, and is the facilitator of a Chicago-area film discussion group, which she founded in 2001. Her published work includes a memoir about her experiences as a civilian investigator for the Chicago Police Department, which appeared as a cover story in The Chicago Reader. |
Billy Carton
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Faculty, Core Studies & Animation Billy Carton is the creator or co-creator of several multimedia entertainment properties in the 'tween, teen and YA markets, and he has worked for several years as a professional author, producer, screenwriter and story editor for multiple mainstream projects, including the Edgar & Ellen book series and animated TV show, and The Devouring book series. He has also worked on licensed game content with the likes of Mattel and Activision, and he continues to expand his creative channels in the emerging interactive space. An artist with an entrepreneurial spirit, Billy constantly seeks out new talent, new partnerships and new ways to collaborate with other artists and producers who think outside the box in an effort to get exciting projects off the ground and into the marketplace. |
Rebecca Bourn
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Math Curriculum Coordinator Rebecca Bourn has a PhD and Master in Applied Mathematics from the University of Virginia and a BS in Mathematics from Milligan College. She has worked for 12 years on various applications of math in the scientific programming, finance, and engineering fields. For the past two years, she has taught several math courses including statistics, quantitative literacy, and college algebra. Since coming to Flashpoint, Rebecca has worked to create a drop-in tutoring lab for students and has focused on creating active learning experiences in the math classes. |
