instructor profile

Jeff

Cooper

INSTRUCTOR

Mr. Cooper is the Convergence Journalism and Sports Information instructor at Olathe Northwest. He began teaching at ONW in 2016.

He graduated from the University of Kansas in 2001 with a degree in Journalism – Rock Chalk Jayhawk! He has experience working as a Video Producer/Editor in the eMedia department at Sprint, as a Video Correspondent/Reporter for MaxPreps.com (National Website dedicated to High School Sports), and as a Video Editor for KTNV Channel 13, the ABC affiliate in Las Vegas.

Serving as an instructor in the e-Communication department gives Mr. Cooper the opportunity to bring two of his passions together – video production/journalism and teaching young people.

courses:

Intro to Journalism & Entertainment Video Production
Convergence Journalism
Sports Information Directors
Senior Capstone – Video Production (Convergence Journalism & SID)

EDUCATION:

Master of Science in Education – Fort Hays State University
Bachelor of Science in Journalism – University of Kansas

AWARDS/Certifications:

2021 OPSF Educator Excellence Award

CONTACT INFO:

jcooperonw@olatheschools.org
(913) 780-7150, ext. 1224
Office Location: ONWHS Rm. 1224