Patrick E. Yurick

Patrick has dedicated the past six years to art education in Southern California, combining his storytelling abilities with innovative teaching methods. His career spans both traditional and digital education platforms, notably serving as the lead MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) instructor and developer at the High Tech High Graduate School of Education. As the founder of Making Comics Worldwide, a nonprofit organization, he has worked to make art education more accessible through digital platforms. His work focuses on developing creative ways to teach storytelling and art, leveraging both traditional classroom experiences and modern educational technology to reach broader audiences. His expertise in both art education and digital learning platforms has allowed him to create innovative approaches to teaching visual storytelling and comics creation