Welcome to Digital Art Design
Hello! Hello! My name is Amy Beeker and I am elated to be returning to ACTC to teach Digital Art Design! I began my teaching career in 2000 as the Graphic Communications Instructor here and taught for seventeen years. In 2017, I stepped away from the classroom to work at Anderson University. While I enjoyed my time at AU, I missed teaching and the wonderful people I worked with. Without going into all the details, let’s just say the stars aligned beautifully in late May 2024 and I was welcomed home to ACTC. (Should you care to hear the details, come and see me. I’d be happy to share!)
I earned my bachelor’s degree in Graphic Communications at Clemson University. Prior to teaching, I worked in the printing industry for five years and have been a freelance graphic designer for the better part of 25 years. The world of graphics/print/design still fascinates me and I will strive to bring that excitement into the classroom.
I married my sweet husband Jock in 2021. We are a blended family and between us, we have five children: Zack, Eli, Carter, Emma and Eli. (Yep! We each have an Eli.) Soon we will become first-time grandparents… Emma and her husband Cole are expecting a baby boy in January 2025! We love to spend time with friends and family, cook together, travel, play cards/board games and watch the Tigers play (and other college teams, too). I love decorating, designing, creating and small event/party planning. I have a heart for serving others, love all things polka dot and try my best to make others smile. I have a knack for thinking outside the box, appreciate a good challenge and have a strong desire to help others be successful.
It’s an honor and a privilege to have this opportunity to share my love of design with students. Danita Swaney, my predecessor and friend, developed and built this Digital Art Design program from scratch in 2000 and taught it for 24 years. Over the years, her impact on scores of students has been awe-inspiring. She has left big shoes to fill and I will do my best to carry the torch. I am looking forward to a fun and exciting year and cannot wait for students to embrace their creativity and express themselves through design!
P.S. Go Tigers! ;)
Amy Beeker
Instructor
Phone: 864-847-4121 ext. 3240
Phone: 864-847-4121 ext. 3240
Fax: 864-847-3539