Mr. Coursey's Classroom

12/04/2025

Such a full-circle moment at the Ring Celebration. I ran into my former Class of 2018 animation student, Ivan Muñoz—now receiving his degree in Animation. It’s an incredible feeling to know I played a small part in his journey beginning with Mesquite ISD Career & Technical Education.

06/13/2025

🎨✨ Marketing polished with creativity — thank you, ChatGPT and Photoshop!

Proud to share a new UTD Alumni graphic that blends smart tech with sharp design. When innovation meets imagination, great things happen.

🎓🖤 Friday the 13th? More like your lucky day. 🖤🎓

Keep the bad vibes away by joining the UTD Alumni Association — because good fortune follows when you stay connected to your Comet fam. 💫✨

👻 Perks so good, it’s scary:

✅ VIP alumni event invites

✅ Career support & mentorship

✅ UTD swag + sweet discounts

✅ Lifelong Comet pride 🌠

Don’t ghost this chance... 🎃

🔗 [Link in bio] or visit: alumni.utdallas.edu/alumni-association/join/

04/18/2025

Yesterday was my last day as a teacher.
It’s been an emotional and reflective week as I wrap up 22 incredible years in education. Between finishing up student certifications, making arrangements for my students heading to TSA Nationals this summer, and packing up a career’s worth of memories from my classroom, it’s been a whirlwind.

There were a lot of goodbyes this week—to my amazing students and the wonderful coworkers I’ve had the privilege to work alongside at MISD. I’m especially grateful for the KEOM staff for the send-off lunch at Saltgrass Steakhouse, and to my awesome Mesquite HS CTE department for the heartfelt messages on my farewell card.

While it’s hard to say goodbye, I’m also incredibly excited for what’s ahead as I begin a new chapter at the University of Texas at Dallas!

04/14/2025

🎉 New Job Announcement! 🎉

After 22 amazing years teaching in Mesquite ISD—covering a range of CTE courses including Advanced AV Production, Webmastering, Animation, BCIS, Digital Media, and business classes—I’m thrilled (and a bit emotional) to share that I’ll be starting a new adventure next week as the Assistant Director of Digital Marketing at the University of Texas at Dallas, in the Development and Alumni Relations Department!🧡💚

I’m incredibly excited to join the amazing UTD Alumni Relations team and collaborate with such a talented and passionate group of professionals. I look forward to bringing my experience in software, video production, and content creation to the table—crafting compelling stories, engaging visuals, and creative campaigns that celebrate the Comet community. With a strong background in A/V production and a deep love for digital storytelling, I’m eager to help elevate UT Dallas Alumni’s social media presence and connect with both graduates and current students in meaningful and memorable ways.

To all my MISD colleagues and former students—thank you for an unforgettable ride. From sponsoring BPA and TSA, to traveling with students across the country (Washington D.C., Baltimore, Nashville, Orlando, Atlanta—you name it), to cheering them on as they earned top state and national awards in video production... it’s been the honor of a lifetime. 🎥🏆

My classroom became more than just four walls—it was a launchpad for creativity, career readiness, and growth. From being featured on local news (Telemundo 39 News Dallas) and KEOM 88.5 FM, to winning Digital Marketing Awards working with Downtown Mesquite, TX from Texas Downtown, our annual Field Trip Video Competitions at the State Fair of Texas, to certifying hundreds of students in Adobe Suite Software, I’m so proud of what we’ve built together. 🧑‍🏫🎬

And don’t worry—I’ll always be “Mr. Coursey” at heart (see Exhibit A 👇👇). Check out my transformation from A/V teacher to Digital Marketing superhero—now available in collectible action figure form! 😉

Here’s to bold new beginnings, exciting challenges, and a new campus to call home. Let's go, Comets! 🚀

04/07/2025

My students stepped up at the Texas Technology Students Association state contest yesterday! I'm very proud of their accomplishments and hard work! Every team had at least top 12 rank top in the state and we have a team that will be advancing to compete at Nationals in Nashville, TN this summer.

04/04/2025

Mesquite ISD Advanced A/V Production is making waves at TSA State!

This week, our talented Advanced Audio/Video Production students are representing Mesquite ISD at the Technology Student Association Texas State Contest in Fort Worth!

We’re proud to announce that two of our teams have advanced to the Top 12 semi-final interview round, and our On-Demand Video team has been working hard on-site, creating their video entry under pressure.

The awards ceremony is tomorrow morning—let’s all show our support and wish them the best of luck as they compete among the top student creators in the state!

04/04/2025

Mesquite ISD Advanced A/V Production is making waves at TSA State!

This week, our talented Advanced Audio/Video Production students are representing Mesquite ISD at the Technology Student Association Texas State Contest in Fort Worth!

We’re proud to announce that two of our teams have advanced to the Top 12 semi-final interview round, and our On-Demand Video team has been working hard on-site, creating their video entry under pressure.

The awards ceremony is tomorrow morning—let’s all show our support and wish them the best of luck as they compete among the top student creators in the state!

03/05/2025

🎬✨ Bringing Action Figures to Life! ✨🎬

A team of talented students from Mesquite ISD’s Advanced Audio/Video Production class is bringing their creativity to life—one frame at a time! 🎥🎞️

For the MISD Film Festival, they are crafting an incredible stop-motion film featuring Wolverine and Deadpool in action-packed scenes! 🦸‍♂️🔥 With patience, precision, and a passion for storytelling, they’re making movie magic—one tiny movement at a time!

Stay tuned for behind-the-scenes sneak peeks and the final premiere! 🎬✨

02/24/2025

👏👍👩‍🎓🧑‍🎓🏆🎬

🎉🎬 Congratulations to our newly certified Adobe professionals! 🎬🎉

We’re proud to celebrate Christopher Munoz (WMHS), Omar Sandoval (MHS), and Samuel Trevino (WMHS) for earning their Adobe Certified Professional Certification in Digital Video Using Adobe Premiere Pro!

Their hard work and dedication in Mesquite ISD’s Advanced Audio/Video Production program have paid off, and we can’t wait to see what they create next! Mesquite ISD Career & Technical Education

👏 Way to go, future filmmakers and content creators!

02/21/2025

I'm very proud of these talented students of mine!