GATe STAFF
Mr. Geo is a graphic designer, artist, and instructor. He teaches both children's animation and adult independent study in animation. He is also the foremost authority on Media 100 digital editing, PhotoShop, and Flash software at GATe.
ANIMATION INSTRUCTOR
George Kochell
Alan Haley
Alan Haley joined GATe with many years of experience in public access with the New Carrollton cable access channel. He continues to work on cell animation and has begun working in other mediums. His current project is 3D animation for a short film.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Ali Everitt
ANIMATION INSTRUCTOR / SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Ali is a graphic designer, artist, and instructor. She teaches digital animation, stop-motion animation, and claymation. She also runs GATe's Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok accounts.
Sheila Tilert
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sheila is a Film and English double major from the University of Maryland, College Park, and joined GATe in February 2023. She shoots, edits, teaches, maintains the channel and administration, and helps with member productions at GATe. Sheila is enthusiastic to be working in Greenbelt and is excited to learn more about the community!
Janine Bach
PRODUCTION INTERN
Janine is new to Greenbelt, after having lived in ten different cities around the country. She has been with GATe since September 2023, assisting with shooting, editing, and all things technical.
Laila Turner
ANIMATION INTERN
Laila joined the GATe team in March 2023, assisting with digital animation and claymation classes. Laila is an experienced animator, who is currently working on an original animated series!