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J.B. TysonWhat is your name?
J.B. Tyson

What is your position title at Doane?
Assistant Professor of Practice of Film and New Media

How long have you worked at Doane?
Two years 

What do you consider the best part of your Doane experience?
Working with the students and tapping into their creative outlets that lets them discover what they love and who they are. 

What is something you're proud of accomplishing or achieving while at Doane?
I got a couch for my office....or maybe making connections with students that last even after they graduate. 

What's something you like about yourself that others may not know?
I have a diverse background in film production, theater, and writing that helps create a unique atmosphere in my classroom since I can draw on real life professional experiences that I can share with my students....I also have two dogs that have no idea what social distancing is and wouldn't care if they did.