38 ILR 55+ Registration opens December 5, 2022 Instructor Bios continued Robert Rubock Bob graduated with a BS in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer and an MSEE from the University of Connecticut. He began his career in electronic warfare at United Aircraft but eventually turned to design of spacecraft for humanitarian purposes at NASA. Bob likes to say; “Engineering made the dough, Cosmology makes me go.” His courses require no math or formal scientific training, but a good sense of humor is mandatory. Bob believes that starting a class with good jokes improves the learning process. Bob’s other passion is rock climbing, having traveled around the U.S. and Europe in its pursuit. Well, It’s About Time - Part I. .................................................................................................. 25 Jodie Schmidt Jodie Schmidt discovered her love of oil painting while earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts at McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. After graduating with honors, she continued studying art on her own and through classes with local artist and teacher, Rebecca Pearl. She studied watercolor, oil painting and pastel for several years before deciding to become a teacher. She recently joined the Institute for Learning in Retirement at Frederick Community College in 2019, as an art instructor, teaching pastel and drawing classes. Previously she worked as a shortterm substitute art teacher at Buckingham’s Choice, in Adamstown, MD. Introduction to Oil Painting Introduction to Oil Painting......................................................................................................7 Continuing Pastels with Landscapes. ...................................................................................7 Advanced Drawing: How to Build a Portrait Using Face Mapping. .........................8 Drawing and Painting: A Mixed Media Survey Course............................................... 10 Cat Simmons Cat Simmons is a photographer specializing in studio and environmental portraiture. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Photography from Savannah College of Art and Design and currently enjoys a variety of photography related interests such as teaching, creating portraits, and volunteering her time in her local camera club. Mastering Exposure................................................................................................................... 30 Introduction to Family Photography.................................................................................. 30 Portrait Basics............................................................................................................................... 30 Karen R. Smith Karen R. Smith is a certified life coach, speaker, and was an owner and employee of a local accounting business for 30 years. Her husband’s sudden and unexpected death before the age of 50 made her realize that even though they were knowledgeable about finances, they were not prepared for this unexpected life event. That experience led her to author her book, “I Didn’t See That Coming!”which includes worksheets and an easy 4-step process to organize, record, review and store the important legal, financial and insurance documents that have a significant impact on the after-effects of a Life Event. Preparing Important Documents for a Life Event. ....................................................... 21 Sharon Smith Sharon Smith has a B.A. in speech communication and English, an M.A. C.T. (Masters of Arts of College Teaching) in Speech Communication/ Theatre with a secondary emphasis in English, and an M.A. in Thanatology. She has taught high school English and public speaking at FCC. Sharon is a member of the Frederick Health Hospital Advance Care Planning Committee and her role in the community is presenting on Advance Care Planning topics. Advance Care Planning: Your Life, Your Plan .................................................................. 21 Samantha Snyder Samantha Snyder has a Master of Arts in Teaching from Mount Saint Mary’s University. She studied art at Hood College where she received her Bachelors in Art and Archeology, with a studio art concentration. As an artist, Samantha considers herself a lifelong learner. In Samantha’s classroom, everyone is an artist and it is her job to encourage their creativity. Introduction to Watercolor........................................................................................................7 Introduction to Oil Pastels. ........................................................................................................7 Nancy Spannaus Nancy Bradeen Spannaus is a retired journalist/editor who began studying Alexander Hamilton and American history in the 1970’s. In 1977 she coedited The Political Economy of the American Revolution, a collection of economic writings which influenced and reflected the American System. In 2017 she started the blog americanssystemnow and in 2019 published Hamilton Versus Wall Street: The Core Principles of the American System of Economics. She’s a graduate of Bryn Mawr College (BA) and Columbia University (MS). Challenging Myths about Alexander Hamilton - How His Ideas Shaped the World....................................................................................................................... 16 Jeffrey Steinberg Jeffrey Steinberg is both an analyst and practitioner of U.S. national security policy. He is an investigative journalist, serving on the editorial board of the Executive Intelligence Review, and writing for a range of international newsletters and magazines. He has also participated in various advisory capacities for U.S. government officials on a wide range of national security issues including strategic defense policy, the war on terrorism and illegal narcotics, and economic dimensions of national security. He has lectured internationally on issues related to national security. Steinberg is the author and/or co-author of articles and special reports on a wide range of national security issues, current affairs, and history. Principles and Challenges of U.S. National Security.................................................... 16
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