Nathan Varner
Filmmaker, Teacher, Writer, Animator, & Business Professional
About
I have always loved making art, writing stories, filmmaking, and helping others learn to achieve a sense of accomplishment through a focus on cross-disciplinary values. I aim to inspire others to pursue their own creative and educational paths by earnestly modeling my passions and values. Taking on any job or project with an open mindset and seeing what comes of it has always strengthened my professional work ethic. Through Film, Art, Writing, and Education, the experience has always been the same for me: to excel is to be an active participant through collaboration and community. In my creative, professional, pedagogical, and personal development, I often reflect on the journey that brought me to where I am today. From filming home movies on a 3DS, random video editing, writing stories, and helping my Mom teach and work with kids herself. I’ve deeply enjoyed every second that I’ve had being able to explore these areas of the world, and I’ve continued to embrace the uncertainties in life that can be challenging, because you never know what else life is going to have in store for you.
I have found that fostering these qualities can inspire others to explore their own creative and educational journeys. Creating something you are proud of can be challenging and time-consuming. Whenever I feel overwhelmed, stressed, or unhappy with what I am working on, I remember what I am doing and what I'm part of. We are here to have fun and learn as educators and filmmakers, but also as students learning through interacting with others. I strive to share that feeling of connection through the lens of a camera, the lead in our pencils, and our bodies in the classroom—to help foster a strong sense of community.
I am passionate about helping people engage with learning in very meaningful ways. As an educator, filmmaker, writer, and artist, my goal is to create work that encourages curiosity, collaboration, and a genuine love for learning and storytelling. By openly sharing my values and experiences, I aim to inspire others to find passion in what they love and to use it not only to better understand their role as professionals but also to inspire others to bring a similar level of passion to their careers, to stay passionate, and to find what they really love. Connecting through shared values can foster community and motivate others to pursue their creative and educational passions.
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