
GATE STAFF


Ali Everitt
ANIMATION INSTRUCTOR / SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Ali is an animator, media specialist, and instructor. She teaches stop-motion animation classes in partnership with the recreation department. She also runs GATe's social media accounts.


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
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!
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!