Art & Design

Visual Arts

Bailey WinglerK Bailey Wingler

Chair, Art & Design

Date Hired: June 2019

Office: North Campus, Building N107 Room 708B

Phone: 704-216-3627

Email: bailey.wingler@rccc.edu

Courses Taught: Graphic Design I, II & III, Typography, Computer Design Basics, Computer Design Tech I, Illustration, Design Career Exploration

Education: AFA-BFA Printmaking & Drawing from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro and currently pursuing MAAA from Winthrop University

Biography: Bailey is a multidisciplinary artist with a dedication to community engagement and inclusive programming. She received her BFA from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a concentration in Printmaking & Drawing. Accolades include ArtPop Charlotte Class of 2018, recipient of the Juni Arante Excellence in Print Award and nomination for the Robert W. Scott Governor’s Leadership Award. Her work explores significance in the mundanity of domestic spaces, chores and family.

Bailey joined the Art & Design Department in 2019 to assist with the Here’s My Story public art installation funded by the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation. This project resulted in the installation of three permanent sculptures in Rowan County, a PBS-NC documentary and the Here’s My Story book. In 2020 her position was expanded to further assist the Art & Design Department as well as the Executive Director of Transfer & University Partnerships, and in 2021 she became an instructor of Advertising & Graphic Design. In 2023 she was appointed Chair of the Art & Design programs.

Jonathan HoffmanJonathan Hoffman

Full-Time Art & Design Faculty

Date Hired: Fall 2013

Courses Taught: Art History I, Drawing I, Drawing II, Figure Drawing, Painting I, Painting II, Two-Dimensional Design, Computer Art

Office: North Campus 708A

Phone Extension: 3819

Email: jonathan.hoffman@rccc.edu

Education: MFA, Painting and Drawing, Winthrop University, SC

Biography: Jonathan received his Bachelors of Studio Art degree from Rowan University in New Jersey and his Masters of Fine Art degree from Winthrop University in South Carolina. Jonathan works primarily in graphite, oil, and acrylic and has had his art exhibited throughout the country. His work is pop-surrealist in nature and focuses on varied perceptions of reality and the distortion that occurs through passage of time.

Carter EgglestonCarter Eggleston

Full-Time Digital and Lens Based Faculty

Date Hired: Fall 2022

Courses Taught: Art Appreciation, Videography I, Videography II, Digital Design I, Printmaking I, Drawing I, Drawing II

Email: carter.eggleston@rccc.edu

Education: MFA Creative Technologies, Virginia Tech, 2019

BA Studio Art, Davidson College, 2011

Biography: Carter Eggleston is an artist and educator based in the Charlotte, NC area. His work explores the relationships between humans and technology. In particular, he is interested in how the proliferation of technological convenience influences perception and the implicit commentary that different technologies reflect of their human creators. Carter works with a variety of traditional and time-based mediums to investigate how this relationship unfolds across both physical and digital realms.

Hannah Surace HeadshotHannah Surace

Full-Time Studio Arts Faculty

Date Hired: Fall 2019

Courses Taught:  Three Dimensional Design, Drawing I, Drawing ll, Sculpture I, Sculpture II, Painting I, Painting II

Email: hannah.surace@rccc.edu

Biography: Hannah Surace is a visual artist whose practice explores themes of memory, nostalgia and the everyday through sculpture, drawing and painting. She is interested in domestic spaces, our connection to the space in which we inhabit and how the physical world influences our memories and ideas of the past. She earned her MFA in Sculpture from Savannah College of Art & Design in Atlanta, Georgia and her BFA in Fine Art from Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Parker ReineckerParker Reinecker

Full-Time Lens-Based Faculty

Date Hired: Fall 2019

Courses taught: Photography I, Photography II, Digital Photography I, Digital Photography II, Videography I, Videography II, Two-dimensional Design

Email: parker.reinecker@rccc.edu

Biography: Parker Reinecker is a street / documentary photographer, writer and educator based out of North Carolina. He is currently working in Northern Georgia, Northeastern Pennsylvania, and the American Southwest. Growing up in coal country, Scranton Pennsylvania, with a bar and a church on every corner, his work touches on the experience and struggle of growing up in the blue-collar United States. Drawing inspiration from his own struggles with personal identity, crime and homelessness which can be conceptually suggested within the compositions of heavy highlight and deep shadows. Parker’s images and series develop symbolic narratives throughout numerous themes, while immersed in his relationship to the broken landscape of “Small-Town America” and the conflict of poverty and beliefs, values and traditions, hope within the broken dreams and some touches of humor within it all.

Parker’s work has been exhibited in various galleries and museums in the United States including the Colorado Photographic Art Center, the Academy Art Museum and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. His work has also been featured in various national and international publications/platforms including C41 and Eyeshot Magazines, Dodho Magazine and The Photo Review. Parker is an MFA recipient from Savannah College of Art and Design.

Deb Kim HeadshotDebora Kim

Full-Time Painting and Drawing Faculty

Date Hired: Spring 2018

Courses Taught:  Drawing I, Drawing ll,  Painting I, Painting ll, Two-Dimensional Design

Email: debora.kim@rccc.edu

Education: MFA in Painting at Ewha Womans University (Seoul, South Korea) and BA in Studio Art: Painting at Smith College (Northampton, MA)

Biography: Debora Kim is a Charlotte-based oil painter. She was born in Seoul, Korea and spent most of her life in Andover, Massachusetts. Her interest in art began during her years at Smith College and continued her studies at Ewha Woman’s University where she received her MFA in Western Painting. She is currently a member of the Goodyear Arts Collective in Charlotte, NC.

Ben Osborne ProfileBenjamin Osborne

Adjunct Faculty

Date Hired: Spring 2024

Courses Taught: Drawing I & II

Email: ben.osborne@rccc.edu

Education: BFA in Studio Art from Appalachian State University and MFA in Printmaking from Southern Illinois University

 

Biography: Ben Osborne is a printmaker from Charlotte, North Carolina. He received his BFA degree in Studio Art from Appalachian State University in 2016, and MFA in Printmaking from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2021. Most recently, he was an artist in residence at Goodyear Arts in Charlotte, North Carolina. His work consists of prints and drawings that contend with traditional craft in contemporary forms. Osborne’s representations of clothing connect the physicality and imagery of textiles to the construction of individual identity.

Gabrielle EdwardsGabrielle Edwards

Adjunct Faculty

Date Hired: Spring 2024

Courses Taught: Art Appreciation and Art History II

Email: gabrielle.edwards@rccc.edu

Education: BFA in Drawing and Printmaking at UNCG; MA in Art & Design at North Carolina State University

 

Biography: Born in Greensboro, North Carolina, Gabrielle Edwards is a multifaceted artist with a passion for pushing the boundaries of creative expression. Gabrielle’s artistic journey is marked by a dedication to honing her skills across a diverse range of mediums. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Drawing and Printmaking and a Master of Arts (MA) in Art and Design, Gabrielle has cultivated a rich educational background to complement her innate artistic abilities.

Gabrielle’s artistic expertise spans drawing, mixed media painting, traditional oil painting, 3D modeling, color theory, and lighting. This extensive skill set reflects her commitment to exploring the full spectrum of artistic mediums. She thrives on challenging her capabilities, using each medium as a unique tool to convey her creative visions. Gabrielle’s art is a testament to her relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation within the realm of visual storytelling. At the core of Gabrielle’s artistic philosophy is the belief in harnessing her creative mind to the fullest. Her work is a dynamic blend of imagination, exploration, and innovation. Gabrielle excels in weaving narratives that transport viewers to otherworldly environments. In her creations, she assumes the role of the creator, crafting landscapes that embody the spirit of exploration and imagination.

Profile photo of Delaney FinauDelaney Finau

Adjunct Faculty

Date Hired: Spring 2024

Courses Taught: Art Appreciation and Art History II

Email: delaney.finau@rccc.edu

Education: MA in Art History from University of Illinois at Chicago, 2021; BA in English and Art History from Salem College, 2019

 
Biography: Delaney Finau is a Winston-Salem local. She has previously interned and worked at the Reynolda House Museum of American Art, SECCA, the Mint Museum, and the Driehaus Museum in Chicago. She currently also works in the Writing and Communication Center at Winston-Salem State University. Her master’s thesis focused on manuscript images of the Three Living and Three Dead.

Hoan RahlanHoan Rahlan

Adjunct Faculty

Date Hired: Fall 2023

Courses Taught: Art Appreciation, Drawing I & II, Painting I & II

Email: hoan.rahlan@rccc.edu

Education: BFA in Painting at Barton College, MFA in Studio Art at UNCG

 
Biography: Hoan Rahlan is an artist who’s from Vietnam. She currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she has called home since 2007. She is a member of the Montagnard people (the indigenous peoples of the Central Highlands of Vietnam) in her homeland. Coming from this background and culture is one of the most important factors within her artwork. Rahlan works predominantly in oil paint while also exploring a variety of other mediums to create work that demonstrates a reflection of her cultural identity as a modern Montagnard woman; exploring the theme of motherhood, healing, transformation, and cultural symbolism within her art. Her works symbolize growth and search for identity, as well as the acknowledgement of change from her past.

Eric JuthEric Juth

Adjunct Faculty

Date Hired: Fall 2023

Courses Taught: Digital Design I, Digital Photography I & II

Email: eric.juth@rccc.edu

Education: BFA in Painting, Temple University, 2005 ; MFA in Documentary Film, Wake Forest University, 2014

 
Biography: Eric Juth is an artist and educator currently based in Winston-Salem, NC. Eric works at the intersection of collage, painting, and digital media. His art has been exhibited throughout North Carolina, as well as in New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. In addition to teaching at RCCC, Eric also teaches courses at Elon University and UNCG. Eric is originally from the Pittsburgh, PA, where, prior to moving to NC, he worked at the Andy Warhol Museum, The Mattress Factory, and Wood Stret Gallery.

Omolara FodekeOmolara Fodeke

Adjunct Faculty

Date Hired: Fall 2023

Courses Taught: Drawing I & II, Printmaking I & II

School Email: omolara.fodeke@rccc.edu

Education: Master of Art in Printmaking; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.

Biography: Omolara has a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a specialization in Graphic Design from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria and a Master of Arts with a concentration in Printmaking from the same university. She trained as an art educator at the Department of Education, Ahmadu Bello University, where she earned her post-graduate diploma in teaching.

Originally from Nigeria, Omolara engaged in a fulfilling art teaching career, sharing her passion and expertise at various educational levels in her country of origin for thirty years before relocating to the United States.

She is skilled in printmaking techniques, 2-dimensional design, and textile design fabrications.

Caitlyn LawlerCaitlyn Lawler

Adjunct Faculty

Date Hired: Spring 2023

Courses Taught: Art Appreciation, Video I, Video II

School Email: caitlyn.lawler@rccc.edu

Education: MA in the History of Art, University of California- Riverside 2022; MFA in Studio Art, Claremont Graduate University, 2020; BA double major in Art History and Studio Art, Oakland University.

Biography: Caitlyn Lawler is an artist and art historian whose scholarship intersects memory, space, and place within the built and natural environments of the 20th and 21st centuries. She has written extensively about assemblage and outdoor installations with a particular focus on the localized histories of Los Angeles-based artists and their works. Her artistic practice operates as an inquiry into the conceptual and material limits of painting to include two and three-dimensional forms and installations. Caitlyn’s works often contend with impermanence and affective sensation as they pertain to lived experiences.

Maxwell SaundersMaxwell Saunders

Adjunct Faculty

Date Hired: Fall 2022

Courses Taught: Ceramics I & II, 2D Design

Email: max.saunders@rccc.edu

Education: MFA, Ceramics Utah State University 2022, BFA, Ceramics UNC Asheville 2016

Biography: Max is a ceramic artist specializing in woodfired pottery and sculpture. He completed his MFA from Utah State University and BFA from UNC Asheville. His work explores ideas of geology, archeology and erosion, using clay as a canvas to reveal the rich colors and textures created by the wood kiln.

Shanna Glawson HeadshotShanna Glawson

Date Hired: Fall 2021

Courses Taught: Three-Dimensional Design, Art Appreciation

Email: shanna.glawson@rccc.edu

Education: MFA, Studio Art, East Tennessee State University – BFA, University of North Carolina Asheville

Biography: Shanna Glawson was born and raised in Western North Carolina. She has a MFA from East Tennessee University, a BFA with a concentration in sculpture from UNC Asheville, and an AAS in Professional Crafts: Silversmithing from Haywood Community College. She received two Undergraduate Research Grants as well as scholarships to attend art sessions at the New York Academy of Art, Penland School of Crafts, and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Working with a variety of sculptural materials (wood, metal, fabric etc.), her sculptures and installations encompass compositional beauty and emotional provocation. She has found delight in the ability to transform these materials through texture, carving, assembling, painting, and manipulating the form. Ultimately, her artwork is intended to induce empathy within its viewers and raise awareness of social issues through art. In 2018, she did a six-month artist residency at the Center for the Faith and Arts of Salisbury, NC to develop her passion for community engaged artwork.

Email: shanna.glawson@rccc.edu

Website: www.shannaglawson.com

Megumi Naganoma HeadshotMegumi Naganoma

Date Hired: Fall 2020

Courses Taught: Art Appreciation, Two-Dimensional Design, Drawing I, Drawing II, Three Dimensional Design, Printmaking I, Printmaking II

Email: megumi.naganoma@rccc.edu

Education: MFA in Sculpture from the State University of New York at New Paltz, 2019; BFA in Studio Art from the Florida State University, 2016

Biography: Born and raised in south Florida, Megumi Naganoma is an interdisciplinary artist. Most of her work is inspired by her own experiences and research focused on bringing awareness to issues about sexual violence and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Naganoma dominantly works in fabric, video, and drawing. While keeping audiences in mind, she uses various methods to advocate for rape survivors, by starting conversations that continue to shed light on something that is often still seen as taboo.
Naganoma graduated with her Master’s in Fine Arts in Sculpture from the State University of New York at New Paltz in 2019 and received her Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Studio Art from the Florida State University in 2016. Other experiences include art handling, public art, performance and working with artists such as Judy. Pfaff and Kenneth von Roenn.

Philippe Dwyer HeadshotPhilippe Dwyer

Date Hired: Fall 2020

Courses Taught: Art Appreciation, Art History I

School Email: philippe.dwyer@rccc.edu

Education: MFA, Textiles, Savanah College of Art and Design; BFA, Graphic Design, Minor in Art History, Rhode Island School of Design

Biography: Philippe was born in Peru to a French mother and an American father; however, he grew up in the US, and received a BFA in graphic design from RISD and an MFA in textiles from SCAD. Through his travels, he became immersed in different cultures and the meaning and representations of their associated iconography. Dwyer’s artwork involves bringing to light the multicultural generation that he is a part of and is inspired by textures and patterns as well as creating new forms by deconstructing others. While in Chongqing, China he worked as a freelance graphic designer and as an ESL instructor and training specialist at an English school. More recently he was a gallery director for Park West Gallery, for which he ran the art enrichment program that encompassed promotional events, negotiating sales between collectors and artists, as well as hosting art auctions. His artwork has been exhibited nationally, internationally as well as in numerous juried exhibitions. Philippe currently teaches at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, Community College of Rhode Island, Rhode Island School of Design, and has published for the Georgia Historical Society and Textile Society of America.

Sanaz Haghani HeadshotSanaz Haghani

Date Hired: Fall 2020

Courses Taught: Drawing I, Drawing II, Typography, Introduction to Graphic Design

School Email: sanaz.haghaninouri@rccc.edu

Education: 2019 Master of Fine Art, Lamar Doss School of Art, University of Georgia, Athens, GA; 2015-2017 Master of Fine Art student, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT; 2008 Bachelor of Visual Art – Graphic Design, Sooreh University, Iran

Biography: Sanaz Haghani has MFA with distinction in Fine Art from the University of Georgia. She holds a BFA in Graphic Design from Sooreh University in Shiraz, Iran. She has worked as adjunct professor at the department of Printmaking and book arts, University of Georgia. She also was an Instructor of Record in Foundation Drawing at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana. She worked as a graphic designer for eight years in Iran where she also taught Graphic Design and drawing courses.

Haghani has presented her work across the United States, i.e. the Georgia Museum of Art, the Missoula Art Museum, and she has exhibited internationally in multiple solo, group, and has been included in many invitational and juried Exhibitions. She is one of five artists selected by the GA Committee for the National Museum of Women in the Arts to exhibit at MOCA GA in Paper Routes: Women to Watch 2020. She has been featured in “Voyage Atl,” “The Atlantan,” “Shutout Atlanta” magazines, “College Book Art Association,” “Mid-American Print Council Journal,” and “The Hand Magazine”.

William Gregory HeadshotBill Gregory

Online Adjunct Fine Arts Instructor

Date Hired: Spring 2016

Courses Taught: ART 111

Email: william.gregory@rccc.edu

Education: MFA, University of Montana at Missoula – BFA, East Carolina University

Biography: Bill is currently the Coordinator, Arts Programming at Arts and Health-Duke University Hospital. He works with patients, families, and staff to provide arts based programming. Additionally, he oversees the Duke University Hospital art collection by purchasing, maintaining, and securing the work in public and private spaces throughout the hospital. Before coming to Duke, he was with Johnston Community College as an instructor of studio art, art history, museum studies, and graphic design. Bill also managed the Frank Creech Art Gallery on the J.C.C. campus and invited artists from all over North Carolina to share their work with the students, staff, and community members of Johnston County, N.C. In his free time, he spends time with his wife and son while squeaking time to fly fish all over the United States.

Duke University Hospital – Arts & Health at Duke
Coordinator, Arts Programming

Website: artsandhealth.duke.edu
Instagram: artsandhealthduke

Sandra Casserly PhotoSandra Casserly

Adjunct Faculty

Date Hired: Fall 2016

Courses Taught: Art Appreciation, Two-Dimensional Design,  Drawing I, Drawing II

Email: sandra.casserly@rccc.edu

Education: MA, Drawing and Painting, California State University, Fullerton, CA; BFA, California State University, Fullerton, CA; AFA, Santa Ana Community College, CA

Biography: Sandra Casserly is an esteemed instructor and seasoned artist. She is originally from Orange County California where she earned her Master’s degree in Art from California State University Fullerton. Sandra began exhibiting her artwork before she graduated and began her teaching career soon after. Her work involves the search for the visual chords that she creates with color, shape texture and simple images. Much like the emotional impact that music can have, Sandra orchestrates the visual elements together to strike a similar chord. Sandra has an extensive exhibition resume ranging up and down the coast of California across to the East coast of North Carolina. A highlight of her career includes an exhibit with the famous Composer John Cage. Her work can be seen in the collections of screenwriters, actors, educators, musicians, designers, attorneys, Doctors, art collectors, gallery owners, and other artists. Some of her accomplishments include being a Co-Founder and Director of an Art Gallery in the heart of the arts district in Downtown Los Angeles. Her exhibition highlights include Solo shows at Cal Poly Pomona, Cal State Fullerton, and the Irvine Fine Arts Center where she was named as the Best New Artist in Orange County. Sandra was spotlighted on a televised “Women Artists “program for the city of Los Angeles. She has had 5 Two-person, 8 Three-person exhibits. Her work has been in over 20 group shows, including those at the Laguna Beach Museum of Art, the Downey Art Museum, and the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art. She has been a guest Lecturer at various art institutions, and a Juror for art competitions including Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. Her work in the community includes a painting workshop for LGBTQ youth, and an arts mentor program for at risk college freshmen. As a first generation college student and having gone to community college herself, Sandra is dedicated to the idea that community college is the perfect choice.

Michelle Podgorski-RodenbergMichelle Podgorski-Rodenberg

Adjunct Faculty

Date Hired: Spring 2015

Courses Taught:  Art Appreciation, Watercolor, Drawing 1, Drawing 2

Email: michelle.rodenberg@rccc.edu

Education: MFA, Painting, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, MA

Biography: Michelle’s large watercolors focus on the direct and indirect ways that we impact the environment. Her paintings are portraits of trees that look as though they are dead but are still thriving in reality. Michelle is interested in nature’s ability to sustain itself after people have tried to change or destroy it. Michelle’s work has been exhibited throughout the country, including Nevada, Kentucky, Ohio, New England, and throughout North Carolina. She has received artist residencies including one at the Wilderness Workshop in Aspen, CO in August 2015. Along with teaching at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, Michelle teaches at Gaston College and Cornelius Arts Center.

Rachel RaabRachel Raab

Adjunct Faculty

Date Hired: Fall 2014

Courses Taught: Art History I, Art Appreciation

Email: rachel.raab@rccc.edu

Education: MA, Art History, University of Memphis, TN

Biography:  Rachel studied at the University of Evansville and the University of Memphis. Her emphasis is in Art History and Museum Studies. Rachel has worked as a museum director for over 3 years and has taught art for the past 10 years.

Francine Kola-Bankole HeadshotFrancine Kola-Bankole

Date Hired: 2013

Courses Taught: Art Appreciation, Art History Survey I, Art History Survey II, Non-Western Art History

Email: francine.kolabankole@rccc.edu

Education: MA Art History, California State University Long Beach

Biography: Francine Kola-Bankole holds numerous degrees. Coming full circle back to her interests in art, after a career as an architect, she obtained her M.A. from California State University Long Beach where she examined the epistemologies used to present Africa in North American art history foundation textbooks. She is an art history PhD Student at University North Carolina Chapel Hill. Her doctoral research focuses on the modern and contemporary arts of Nigeria.

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Jeremy Peterson HeadshotJeremy Peterson

Adjunct Faculty Adjunct Faculty

Date Hired: Fall 2014

Courses Taught: Theatre Appreciation, Storytelling

Email: jeremy.peterson@rccc.edu

Education: M.Ed, Theatre Education, University of North Carolina–Greensboro, NC Education: M.Ed, Theatre Education, University of North Carolina–Greensboro, NC

Biography: Jeremy has acted and worked in technical theatre for many different theatre companies in the Charlotte and greater Charlotte area, as well as for Carowinds, Tweetsie Railroad, and Horn in the West. He has been teaching theatre since 2005 and has been working in the community college system since 2014.

Graphic Design

Ryland Perry HeadshotRyland Perry

Adjunct Faculty of Advertising & Graphic Design

Date Hired: Spring 2019

Courses taught: Typography I, Design Career Exploration, Graphic Design I, Graphic Design II, Computer Design Basics, Graphic Design III, and Portfolio Design

Email: ryland.perry@rccc.edu

Education: B.F.A. in Graphic Design from Savannah College of Art & Design; M.F.A. in Media Design at Full Sail University, M.Ed. in Learning, Design, and Technology

Biography: Ryland completed two years at Catawba Valley Community College studying Advertising and Graphic Design before pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at Savannah College of Art and Design. While going to school full time, he began working in the print industry and found a love for print design. Ryland spent several years working as a graphic designer and production manager in Asheville, NC designing and producing marketing collateral for local businesses. In January 2019 he joined Rowan Cabarrus Community College. Ryland is currently serving as Treasurer for the Advertising and Graphic Design Association of North Carolina helping to connect the community colleges across the state. In August 2020 Ryland completed his Masters of Fine Arts in Media Design. Ryland is very passionate about graphic design and is eager to help the next generation of designers master the Adobe Creative Cloud and reach their career goals.

Eleanor WillardEl Nicholl

Adjunct Faculty of Advertising & Graphic Design

Date Hired: Fall 2021

Courses taught: Graphic Design II, Graphic Design III, Design of Advertising

Email: el.nicholl@rccc.edu

Education: AAS in Graphic Design from Johnston Community College; BS in Interior Design from Campbell University; MFA in Graphic Design from Savannah College of Art & Design; PhD in Educational Studies from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Biography: El is an effective, egalitarian professional with twenty-five years of experience teaching and advising post-secondary students. Demonstrated skills in hiring, developing, and supervising quality faculty and staff. Administrative experience developing and growing both university transfer and career and technical education programs. Excellent oral and written skills and ability to effectively communicate with faculty, students, staff, and community members. Proven ability to work as a team player to strengthen the quality of teaching and the learning environment, always with the intention of promoting student success.

Wil Bosbyshell HeadshotWil Bosbyshell

Adjunct Faculty of Advertising & Graphic Design

Semester Hired: Fall 2020

Courses Taught: Typography I, Graphic Design II, Graphic Design III, Illustration, Portfolio

School Email: wil.bosbyshell@rccc.edu

Education: BFA – Graphic Design, University of Georgia; MBA – Marketing, University of Georgia

Biography: Wil Bosbyshell received a BFA (as a member of the ROTC) and MBA from the University of Georgia, and spent six years as an officer in the US Army following his undergraduate education. After a successful business career in the private sector, Bosbyshell was awarded a residency at the Hungarian Multicultural Center in Budapest, which set the course for his artistic career. He is a studio artist at the Charlotte Art League, and has been an arts professor for close to two decades at both the former Art Institute of Charlotte and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.

His work has been shown in numerous gallery and community exhibitions, both solo and collective, including the McColl Center, Shain Gallery, Central Piedmont Community College, and Elder Gallery, where his participation in the 2018 group exhibition Vicarious received critical acclaim from the New York Times.

Bosbyshell and his work also had a feature in the prestigious Watercolor Magazine, and he has been highlighted in numerous other publications both locally and regionally. His work can be found in dozens of private and corporate collections locally and nationally. Bosbyshell is dedicated to community service, with a particular focus on youth, and has served on various boards and leadership positions, including for Scouts and a Group Living Housing Corporation at the University of Georgia. He resides in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Portfolio: www.bosbyshellartstudio.com

Website: www.behance.net/wilbosbyshell

Blog: www.bosbyshellart.blogspot.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/wilbosbyshell/

You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wilbosbyshell/videos

Music

Terrence ShepherdTerrence Shepherd

Adjunct Faculty

Semester Hired: Spring 2023

Courses Taught: Music Appreciation, Introduction to Jazz

Email: terrence.shepherd@rccc.edu

 
Education: M.A, Music Radford University Music Composition: B.A Music, Piano, Music Composition: Queens University of Charlotte.
 
Biography: Terrance C. Shepherd holds a Master of Arts in Music with a concentration in piano and music composition from Radford University and a Bachelor of Arts in music performance and piano from Queens University of Charlotte. Terrance has played piano for over 15 years and enjoys teaching. Along with teaching at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, Terrance teaches at Central Piedmont Community College, piano at Learn music in Davidson, and is a member of The Charlotte Piano Teachers Forum.
 
One of his most memorable moments was playing for Alicia Keys on Instagram live while she promoted her 7th album. It is his goal to provide his students with the best creative environment that challenges and enlightens them. He believes the best approach for his student’s growth and self-confidence is through a self-driven process, which develops their knowledge and learning experience overall.

Richard HallRichard Hall

Adjunct Faculty

Semester Hired: Spring 2023

Courses Taught: Music Appreciation, Introduction to Jazz

Email: richard.hall@rccc.edu

Education: Bachelor of Music at UNC Charlotte, Master in Music at Morehead State University

Biography: Richard Hall lives in Wingate, NC with his loving wife and 2 dogs. Richard got his Bachelor of Music degree at UNC Charlotte studying trumpet with Dr. Michael Hackett. Richard also received his Masters in Music Performance degree at Morehead State University studying with professor Greg Wing. Richard has played trumpet for over 15 years and has performed with the Cave Run Symphony as principal trumpet, performs with multiple Wind Ensembles as principal trumpet, performs TAPS for the American Legion, plays Lead Trumpet in Jazz, and continually plays and teaches around North Carolina.

Todd CampbellTodd Campbell

Adjunct Faculty

Semester Hired: 2014

Courses Taught: History of Rock Music (also developed the course), History of Jazz Music (also developed the course), Music Appreciation

Email: todd.campbell@rccc.edu

Education: B.A., Music, Percussion: West Virginia University; M.M, Music: West Virginia University; Ph.D., Communications Media: Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Biography: Todd Campbell holds a Ph.D. Communications Media and Instructional Technology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.  He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music from West Virginia University. He has taught Music Production, Recording Technology, Music Appreciation, Applied Percussion and Percussion Pedagogy for over 15 years. He is a highly regarded educator, performer, sound designer and recording engineer. His solo recordings “Feel”, “Splinter”, “Translation”, “Pathology”, “Versification”, “Avenue Bruise”, “Party Lines” and “Ripped From the Headlines!” are available on iTunes. His ninth solo recording in as many years, “Heroes and Strangers” was released in May 2020. All of Todd’s music can be streamed on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, or any other streaming outlet worldwide. Check it out!