Carolyn J. Williams camera, lights and sound
Carolyn J. Williams, Educator and Camera Operator at America Let’s Talk
studio, is an award-winning businesswoman and Audio Video Production
instructor. Carolyn holds a B.A. in Computer Information Systems from the
University of Houston Downtown, a MBA in e-Business from the University
of Phoenix and a Masters of Art in Counseling from Prairie View A & M
University. She manages and trains students in the art of videography. Her
students have been selected to manage and operate the video cameras,
audio segment, and industry video production software for a football stadium
video scoreboard. As a highly trained Camera Operator her role involves
interacting and maintaining good working relationships with other members
of the crew and cast, including the director, producer, sound recordist,
lighting technicians, actors, presenters and interviewees. She listens closely
to each client’s before beginning a shoot, in order to produce a customtailored video or photo shoot that will reflect the person’s unique image.
Markoiya Ginae’ Batie production assistant
Markoiya is 14 years old and has attended Jean Hines Caldwell Elementary and Pershing
Middle School. She is the daughter of LaToya Haywood Batie and Clarence Marx Batie Jr. She
comes from a very close knit family. She has 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Markoiya says, “I have a
sweet aunt named Gina and one named Shonda. I have 2 amazing grandparents as well”.
Markoiya has had formal training through Dance Scape, Chen Tao and Alvin Alley in New York,
Jean Hines Caldweld Elementary , Pershing Middle School and Reflex
Gymnastics Cheer Academy.
At her elementary school she was involved in band, gymnastics and dance. She takes all
advanced academic classes. She is very good in reading and math. “My favorite subjects are
science and I’m really good with Social Studies”, Markoiya explains to America, Let’s Talk.
“I am a dancer and I dance because it makes me happy. I am able to express my feelings
through dance. My dance teachers inspire me. “
I plan to have my own studio and become a background dancer for celebrities.
Carissa Luckey production manager
is an up and coming spoken word artist who’s
passionate writing began during her elementary
years. Her captivating poetry is spine-tingling and
touches many souls. The natural stage presence
she presents is alluring; it’s always an automatic
connection with the audience whenever she is
presenting her gift. When she isn’t transferring
her thoughts or life’s experiences into “floetry”,
she enjoys spending time with family, helping
out in her community, collecting and reading
books, and rooting the Houston Rockets on
during NBA season. She is currently working
on growing her brand. You can reach her at
[email protected].
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Carissa Luckey is an up and coming spoken word artist who's passionate writing began during her
elementary years. Her captivating poetry is spine-tingling and touches many souls. The natural
stage presence she presents is alluring; it's always an automatic connection with the audience
whenever she is presenting her gift. When she isn't transferring her thoughts or life's experiences
into "floetry", she enjoys spending time with family, helping out in her community, collecting and
reading books, and rooting the Houston Rockets on during NBA season. She is currently working
on growing her brand. You can reach her at [email protected].
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