Photoshop Class - Layer Techniques

Grace has an MS in Human Factors Information Design and and a bachelor's degree in Digital Communications. She teaches at St. Olaf College when not leading classes at AGI, where she teaches UX and data courses, including Excel. Prior to joining AGI she managed a UX research lab.

Jennifer has a Masters of Science degree in Human Factors Information Design and teaches at Boston University. She has been named a Microsoft MVP on three occasions for her work in the user experience field. She works as a UX design consultant with retailers, apparel companies, luxury brands, and technology companies. 

She has delivered UX design training for major technology companies around the globe. She has been a speaker at the UXPA International conference, at Microsoft Build, and for Microsoft's employees at their internal Microsoft TechReady event. She is the author of more than 20 books on software design tools including Creative Cloud for Dummies. Jennifer also has a B.A. degree in Communication Design in addition to her Master's degree. Jennifer is founder of American Graphics Institute.

Greg holds a degree in Advertising Design from the acclaimed College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University. He brings two decades of practical design and production experience in web, digital, and print design to the classroom. He has served as an author or editor on more than two dozen design books, including several on Creative Cloud applications including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat. Greg is an Adobe Certified Expert, and has contributed to the development of Adobe’s certification exams. He works extensively in the field of accessible design, helping clients to understand how to design for all users and comply with Section 508 and WCAG standards. He also has deep experience with WordPress and web coding languages. Greg teaches regularly scheduled public classes and private courses for businesses, government agencies, and nonprofits.

Patti holds two bachelors degrees and teaches at the university level when not leading classes at AGI. She teaches a variety of graphic design and digital media courses. She has extensive experience with e-learning tools and processes from her work as a teacher which she incorporates into her professional development training.