Henley's Haven Staff
All staff are highly qualified and have:- Sexual Offender Background Checks.
- Criminal Background Checks.
- Multiple Reference Checks.
- Identification Checks.
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About our President/Founder
Email: jhenley@henleyworkshops.com
Jessica Henley is the Founder of Henley's Haven Workshops for Kids.
Henley's Haven Workshops for Kids welcomes kids and homeschooled kids, of all ethnic backgrounds, educational styles and ages.
Jessica has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Media Arts and Animation from the Art Institute of Atlanta, and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Science. She has worked as a Project Lead and Animator Generalist on an 3D Animated DVD, target age 6 to 8, for TyeCan, Inc. She has managed staff members in Atlanta Georgia, North Carolina, Europe, and India, as well as mentored to interns at TyeCan, Inc. She was on the "Animation and Graphic Design Advisory Board Member" at the High-Tech Institute in Atlanta Georgia were she can give advice and mentor to young students at the end of the school quarter. Jessica also worked for 3DH Communication in Georgia as a Production Rotoscoper turning movies, commercials, and other media content from 2d to 3d content. She's also done logo animations for RSN, a national broadcasting station.
Jessica Henley is known for her professionalism and trustworthiness, and can offer innovative ideas to our youth as well as adults
Email: alana.clark@henleyworkshops.com
"Graduated cum laude from Art Institute of Atlanta with a bachelors in Medial Arts and Animation. Worked on an educational DVD for TyCan Marketing as a Character Animator. Also worked on many freelance illustration and animation jobs and am currently assisting in the creation of the Ink Foundation production house and Henley's Haven Workshops for kids.Classes Alana teaches is: 3D Animation, Video Game Design, Web Design, 2D Animation, Drawing/ Manga Design, Entrepreneur classes, Story Development, and more"
Photography & Web Design Instructor - Chad Finley
Mr. Finley was born and raised in West Palm Beach ,
FL by parents,
Charles & Ruby Finley. At a young age Chad began to grow a passion
for the arts. He enjoyed collecting comic books, sketching and attending
trumpet lessons. In high school Chad established his confidence and
strengths by joining the Pre-Law Magnet Program, marching band, track
& field, student council, and Men of Tomorrow youth group.
When
it was time to pursue a higher education Mr. Finley chose to
major in Graphic Design and minor in Photography at the Florida A&M
University. At FAMU, Chad raised the bar for his self by getting
involved in numerous organizations such as the Marching "100" band and
the Graphic Arts Club. Chad realized he has a true gift and passion for
graphic design while attending Florida A&M. Before he knew it, Mr.
Finley was interning at a local magazine, InSpire Magazine. Soon after
Chad landed a major internship in New York City at VIBE Magazine. Upon
graduating Cum Laude in 2008, Mr. Finley relocated to Atlanta, GA. Since
graduation Chad has made major strides in his career of visual arts by
obtaining jobs with the United States government, various music
production companies and becoming a celebrating - fashion photographer.
"Goals have been met, but there's some much more to strive for" - Chad
N. Finley
Acting Instructor - Patrick Young
Email: patrick.young@henleyworkshops.com
Patrick S. Young is excited to be joining the team of Henley Workshops as the acting instructor and club leader. During his studies at Piedmont College as a Theatre Major, he was V.P. of Film Club and V.P. & Business Manager of Alpha Psi Omega. He attended TVI for On-camera acting technique for cold reading, sitcom, soap opera, and film. He has taught Improv, Storytelling, Drama, On-camera Acting, Language Arts, and History. Recently he has been invited back to Piedmont College as a guest lecturer for his workshops "Drama in the Classroom: The How's of Teaching Drama and Using Drama in Other Subjects of Learning".
Wendy Roudette (Fashion Sewing Instructor)
Owns her own sewing business. Has been teaching at Henley's Haven since Spring 2009. Bachelors of International Business in Economics & Sewing Completion Certificate. FASHION DESIGN CAMP 2011:Click Here