Chargers Taking Charge

HITTING ALL THE NOTES: ALUM CREATES FILM AND MUSIC PRODUCTION COMPANY

Mychael Frazier graduated from Georgia Highlands College in 2016. These days, he finds himself applying the skills and education he learned at GHC to his passion-driven film and music production company called Third Eye Vision.

“The etymology of educating is to ‘bring out,’ and the highest education one can earn is based on whether the school culture can ‘bring out’ the best in you,” Frazier said, adding that’s what GHC does best.

Frazier cited retired Cedartown police officer Patrick McNally and former Dean of Humanities Jon Hershey as making a significant impact on his academic career. He was heavily involved in GHC’s Brother 2 Brother chapter.

After GHC, Frazier, who currently resides in Powder Springs, went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Criminology from the University of West Georgia. He recommends Georgia Highlands College to anyone who wants to further their education.

“There were lots of memories at GHC, and during my time there my life was harder,” Frazier said. “Just being at [GHC] brought me a sense of peace, so when I lived closer, I would visit the school even though I had graduated.”

Frazier started Third Eye Vision LLC in September of 2018 after a friend let him borrow a camera. The company has provided services for musical artists, actors, real estate agents, politicians, and more.

In addition, the company offers services such as cinema production graphic designing, recording, mixing, and mastering music and stagehand work like lighting, LED functionality, and audio.

“A day doing stage work is like building a world for people’s enjoyment,” Frazier said. “What is particularly interesting about my line of work is that I collect ideas from the different production sets.”

Frazier said exposure to these various ideas expands his mind and helps him to create visuals for his clients.

“I have been into music production since the age of 13, so video production runs together with music,” Frazier said.

Frazier is also co-director for Uncle D Bo Productions of the Derez Deshun Experiment produced by Uncle D Bo Productions, and a co-director of the upcoming independent film called “Slime Race” by Eyes Glued Productions in which he has a small role.

WEST HARALSON PRINCIPAL SAYS GHC WAS ‘LAUNCHING PAD’ TO DREAM CAREER

As far back as she can remember, Kim Causey always knew exactly what she wanted to be, and she credits her foundation at Georgia Highlands College for getting her there.

“I have always known that I wanted to be a teacher since I was a little girl,” she said.

For Causey, a career in education is the result of a lifetime pursuit aided by the positive influence of others, including her time at GHC (then named Floyd College).

She said she enjoyed her time as a student at GHC, noting how well the faculty and staff help recent high school graduates transition to the college setting and succeed.

“There are so many people from various departments that shaped me into the person I am today and provided me with the best educational experience while I was at GHC,” Causey said. “I am forever grateful for my experience there. It served as the launching pad to the career that I always dreamt of.”

Causey now serves as principal at West Haralson Elementary School (WHES) in Tallapoosa.

Prior to taking on the role of Principal, Causey served Haralson County Middle School as a Language Arts and Social Studies teacher for 11 years, and then as an Assistant Principal for five years. While teaching, she also coached basketball, softball, and tennis.

“I have had a wonderful experience at WHES,” Causey said. “I am surrounded by knowledgeable and hardworking people, and we all work together very well to enhance the learning environment for our students.”

Through her career in education, Causey is able to serve as a role model for her students and share with them the lessons passed down to her by her role models as a student and young adult.

“My goal is to prepare these young students for their next level of education in hopes of watching them walk across the stage one day to receive their high school diploma, while also shaping them to be good people and productive citizens of society as they continue to grow,” Causey said.

After earning an Associate of Science in Teacher Education from GHC (then Floyd College), Causey went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education from the University of West Georgia, a Master of Arts in Teaching from Piedmont University, an Education Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Piedmont University, and an Educational Leadership Certificate from Valdosta State University.

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