Evilu Pridgeon
Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Research

Ed.D. (in progress), Nova Southeastern University;
M.Ed., Texas A&M University at Commerce;
B.A., Stephen F. Austin State University

Evilu Pridgeon has close to 15 years of experience at The Art Institute of Dallas, having served in a variety of roles. In her current position as Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Research, Ms. Pridgeon coordinates all facets of the Institutional Effectiveness process, which includes spearheading a school-wide report presented annually to the accreditation committee. She also coordinates the renewal of state licenses in Oklahoma and Arkansas.

Ms. Pridgeon has also served The Art Institute of Dallas as an Academic Advisor and Education Project Specialist for culinary students; as Acting Director, School of Culinary Arts; as Student Success Chair; and as an Instructor, teaching marketing, management, and advertising classes.

Prior to joining The Art Institute of Dallas, Ms. Pridgeon was the Director of Marketing for Oak Lawn Community Services, where she managed the budget and assisted in the formation of an agency budget of over $2 million. She has also worked for the Dallas Independent School District, as both a Teacher and a Program Specialist in Staff Development.

Sarah Stockton
Director of Public Relations

M.A., Emerson College
B.A., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Sarah Stockton has worked at The Art Institute of Dallas since July of 2006. In her role as the Director of Public Relations, Ms. Stockton strives to promote the institution both externally and internally. She updates websites, hosts and promotes events, and generally tries to spread the word about the many accolades and events involving the school, its faculty and students.

Prior to joining The Art Institute of Dallas, Ms. Stockton was the Marketing Coordinator at Everest Group, an outsourcing consulting firm. She has also worked for The Richards Group as an Account Executive.

Iain Michie
Director of Technology

M.B.A., The University of Texas at Austin
B.A., The University of North Texas