Dallas College

Student Experience: Lucas Martell

"I grew up in Oak Cliff in a very family-oriented home. I wasn't able to move away from home immediately after high school, but that wasn't something I wanted to do anyway.

"When I attended Mountain View 12 years ago, I was encouraged, motivated, and inspired by my instructors and mentors. As a student, I learned a lot from the dedication of the instructors; their enthusiasm about the subjects they taught inspired me to continue my pursuit of higher education.

"After leaving Mountain View, I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of North Texas, then a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Dallas. In 2012, during completion of my master's, my worldview expanded as I began teaching fine art at Mountain View and got the opportunity to travel abroad. That shaped me into the person, and the artist I am today.

"Today I am proud to be a part of the Mountain View family as an adjunct instructor, while I continue creating my artwork as a professional artist. I share the same encouragement, motivations and values with my students that I received as a student."


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Thomas Post

Thomas Post

Founder and Owner Postman Productions
“I love the hands-on aspect of my education as compared to what my friends who went to four-year universities experienced. At North Lake, there was always lab time and equipment available when I needed it, and the one-on-one attention from instructors was amazing.”
Video Technology
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Sri Guru Keerthi Purini

Junior Designer Belo Interactive
“This program helped me build a strong foundation. The thorough curriculum, well-thought-out assignments and hands-on training offered by the faculty have given me all the experience I needed to step into the professional world with confidence.”
Digital Art and Design
Rodney Willis

Rodney E. Willis

Senior Interior Design Associate, Ike Isenhour Inc.
“The professors in the program took an interest in my success and guided me towards accomplishing my goals. The relatively small classes offered an opportunity for one-on-one interaction, which was a positive factor for me.”
Interior Design
Louis Sutton

Louis Sutton

Director of Engineering, Clear Channel Radio Dallas
“The best part of my Cedar Valley education was the cutting-edge approach that they took. Everybody in the program stayed ahead of the technical curve so information was immediately applicable in the field and not dated. They use technology that applies to the industry right now, not 10 or 20 years ago.”
Commercial Music
Lucas Martell
Lucas Martell
Adjunct Instructor, Mountain View
Art
School of Creative Arts, Entertainment and Design
Updated July 28, 2026