A native of North Carolina, Cynthia teaches digital video production at Cleveland Heights High School. She brings more than 20 years of media experience to the classroom as a two-time Emmy award-winning journalist who was an anchor/reporter at Cleveland’s WOIO-TV & WUAB-TV.

Cynthia’s journey in broadcasting has afforded her the opportunity to learn producing, videography, and editing skills and has prepared her for her current role as a media teacher. A wife and mother of two sons, Cynthia is humbled to be teaching students the art of storytelling in a digital world.

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Heights grad Tyler Maxey is a composer/arranger who specializes in film music, concert music, and custom-arranged scores for marching and pep bands. He designed and teaches our music program, HMSS Film Scores, as he pursues his Master’s in Music Composition at Cleveland State University. He composed the music for the short film The Baby Doll Dance (featured at CSU’s annual student film showcase and the Youngstown Film Festival, where it was nominated for “Best Area Film”).

Kevin Taylor is an accomplished filmmaker, director, and producer whose work seamlessly blends innovation, social consciousness, and artistic excellence. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Kevin’s passion for storytelling has propelled him to the forefront of independent filmmaking, where he continues to create thought-provoking narratives across various genres.

With an impressive filmography, Kevin has directed and produced numerous films that challenge perspectives and evoke emotion. His critically acclaimed film One Man’s Perspective offers a nuanced look at human judgment and perception, while Under a Watchful Eye explores the tender yet complex relationship between a daughter and her bedridden father.

Kevin Taylor’s unwavering dedication to storytelling, innovation, and community engagement continues to shape the landscape of independent cinema, solidifying his legacy as a visionary artist.

Matt Christensen is a Cleveland-based writer and educator, with more than 20 years of experience in journalism, creative writing, and publishing. Matt’s career has included contributions to media outlets such as the Associated Press, ESPN, Men’s Journal, Fatherly, and Cosmopolitan, as well as collaborations with brands such as Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Aquafina, Tostitos and Starbucks. Matt worked at WWE for nearly a decade, where he launched the successful WWE Kids Magazine as its editor-in-chief, relaunched WWE Magazine as its senior editor, and co-wrote a hit YouTube Series called “WWE: Are You Serious?” Matt has also published a children’s book called Bunny & Doggo: Friends Fight Depression, which he hopes will help normalize discussions about children’s mental health and currently has several additional book concepts in consideration at Scholastic.