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Danyel Woodring is an Adjunct Professor at Pennsylvania State University, specializing in Photography since 2014. She enjoys teaching Foundations of Professional Photography and Photo Culture, helping students learn to use camera settings and communicate through images while producing high-quality prints. Throughout her career, Danyel has had opportunities to teach at Juniata College during the 2016-2017 academic year and has been certified as a Literacy Photography Teacher, contributing to the developmental skills of middle school students at the Centre Learning Community Charter School in 2018-2019. Danyel's photography work often explores themes of self, dreams, family, and community, showcased through exhibitions and limited edition books addressing sensitive issues like homelessness and poverty. She holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Photography from Penn State, obtained in May 2014, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a concentration in Photography and a Minor in Human Development and Family Studies awarded in August 2011. Danyel is currently preparing a collection of quiet landscapes for an exhibition scheduled for Fall 2025. Additionally, she has worked as a freelance photographer for over a decade, capturing significant life events.
Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA
Teaching various photography courses focusing on professional skills, critical thinking, and creativity.
Centre Learning Community Charter School • Pennsylvania
Implemented a curriculum combining photography and writing to enhance literacy skills among middle school students.
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