Her Story
About Amy
Amy Knox is a full-time lecturer in the School of Professional Studies at Tennessee Tech University. She has spent 26 years at the institution, beginning as an editor before developing her graphic design expertise. After earning her doctorate in 2022, she transitioned into a faculty role where she teaches graphic design to college students and developed the desktop publishing concentration program. Her areas of focus include graphic design, editing, and writing. She is an Adobe Certified Professional and holds a Canva Certificate in Graphic Design Essentials. She also serves on the SACS COC Accreditation Committee, as secretary of the Faculty Senate, and as Rotaract faculty advisor.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Amy
01What do you attribute your success to?
I've always even as a kid remembered being driven. That's just part of my personality I think and I'm just that Type A perfectionist. It's inherent I think.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Embrace all the ideas that I have and do whatever research project you want. She really encouraged me like that and helped with imposter syndrome.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Have a passion for it. Find outlets to use the graphic design skills and build a good portfolio. Find your people that encourage you. My faith is really important to me. Try to stay on top of emerging software and trends.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
AI and the concern that AI is making graphic designers obsolete, but I've said it is just a tool and you know they'll always need the designers behind the programs so that's a concern.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Being around the students and sharing encouragement with them and making them feel seen. I want to make sure that I encourage them and that I act ethically and in a godly way. Trying to do a good job and be a good teacher.
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