Sessions of 2026 Connection Conference: Ashley Jo George
George, Ashley Jo
Professor
Ashley Jo George is a full-time professor in the College of Arts and Media at Grand Canyon University, specializing in Art Direction, Account Planning Strategy, and Typography. She brings more than 25 years of advertising experience, leading creative teams and producing award winning campaigns, including work recognized by the ADDYs and One Show. Ashley holds a Master of Arts from the University of Texas at Austin and is pursuing a PhD in General Psychology with a focus on technology and learning. Her research explores how typographic hierarchy in digital learning environments affects student cognitive load. She is dedicated to designing learning experiences that foster curiosity, independence, and creative problem solving in her students.
Sessions:
[5671] Typography as Visual Storytelling
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Westin La Paloma
- Business and Marketing Education
- Communications Media Technologies
This session explores how typography communicates meaning, emotion, and brand identity. Educators will examine real-world examples, learn strategies for teaching typographic hierarchy and composition, and leave with ready-to-use activities that strengthen students’ visual communication and design thinking skills.
[5672] Modern Calligraphy for the Classroom
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Westin La Paloma
- Communications Media Technologies
- Interdisciplinary
This is a hands-on workshop introducing educators to modern calligraphy techniques using accessible tools and materials. Participants will learn foundational strokes, lettering principles, and practical strategies for incorporating calligraphy into classroom projects across graphic design, yearbook, branding, and visual communication.
