George Dowden has a degree in Communication from San Diego State University and has a master's degree in Educational Technology from Lamar University. He has been an instructor in the Graphic Design Department at Cuyamaca College since 2009 and provides online graphic design training for Knowledge City. He has owned the graphic design firm Image and Ink since 1996, and has provided print and web design services for a variety of nationwide and local clients. Dowden loves teaching and takes a personal interest in the success of each student.