Photojournalism with Kelly Glasscock

MILWAUKEE, WI. - Kelly Glasscock is currently the executive director of the Journalism

Education Association and will be teaching the photojournalism class this year at KEMPA.

Photojournalism is the art of learning a language that transcends cultures. To

communicate using the language of light, kampers will need to bring cameras to practice with for

this class.

During this class, you will explore the theories behind great photography, you’ll laugh

and cry as we experience photographs at the top level, and explore how to translate what we

learn to practical techniques to full harness the power of your camera and creativity.

During kamp, students may act as the kamp’s photographers for the week and have their

photos used to document the kamp experience. It will be useful for you to bring a point and shoot

or DSLR camera with manual controls and a card reader for this class.

Glasscock takes pride in his work as has been published in Sports Illustrated, Time

Magazine, USA Today, The Seattle Times, and among many more prominent regional

publications. He still carries his camera everywhere he goes, he also encourages his students to

do this.

From the moment you leave your house on the way to KEMPA, you’re first assignment

starts. Start taking photos and don’t stop, photograph your surroundings every morning, every

evening and throughout the day. Tell the story of your experience coming to KEMPA.

Glasscock is extremely excited to be joining the KEMPA team and cannot wait to start

teaching photography in a way that transcends cultures.

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 Yearbook Kickstart with Kristen DiGiorgio

MILWAUKEE, WI. - Kristen DiGiorgio is currently an English teacher and yearbook advisor at

Metea Valley High School. This year at KEMPA, DiGiorgio will be teaching the Yearbook

Kickstart class.

In this class, you will be working to collaborate with each other and other campers to

build the best plan to get your yearbook started. This will include planning your ladder and page

design as well. You will work on developing skills related to all aspects of yearbook production,

whether you are new to your staff or a returning member, this class will help you to shape your

2020 book.

Basic journalism skills coming into this class will be helpful. Knowing how to interview,

photograph and write will be of benefit, but it will also be a great class for beginners who will

want to walk into their school year with knowledge of skills. Make sure to bring laptops,

cameras, design inspiration, theme ideas, paper and pens.

DiGiorgio is an experienced journalist that has had the opportunity of working with the

Chicago Fire MLS team, along with working in media relations for her Sports Information

Department. She attended Eastern Illinois University, where she graduated in 2009 with degrees

in English Literature and Public Relations. DiGiorgio has currently been advising journalism for

six years and yearbook for three years.

DiGiorgio is excited to attend her first year at KEMPA and is eager to meet the campers

and to start teaching.

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 Digital Media with Don Goble

MILWAUKEE, WI. - Don Goble is an award-winning multimedia instructor, international

speaker and published author from St. Louis, Missouri. This year at KEMPA, Goble will be

taking the lead for the digital media class.

In this class, you will develop and produce content using digital and social media.

Principles of photo and video production, particularly mobile, will also be emphasized. Goble

also teaches students to create an Adobe Spark Page, which includes photos, videos, articles and

an interactive map.

First and foremost, Goble is a teacher. His focus includes instructing two levels of

Broadcast Technology coursework, this allows students to create their own media projects

through media literacy lessons. Goble wrote the entire curriculum for both levels of Broadcast

Technology.

Goble does not stop his work once school is over, he has also built strong partnerships

with local and national professional and scholastic organizations. This allows him the

opportunity to speak internationally at conferences, conventions and professional development

workshops.

Along with teaching students and attending conferences internationally, Goble has

revived awards along the way for all of his hard work. He has been recognized as an Apple

Distinguished Educator in 2011, a Lead PBS Digital Innovator and the first Distinguished

Broadcast Advisers of the year in 2014, the 2016 “Making IT Happen” winner, S’Park Scholar

Media Mentor and Media Literacy Educator of the Year.

 Goble is excited to attend KEMPA this year and to educate students on how to effectively

use digital media inside and outside of the classroom.

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