About “The Offbeat Geek”

Andrew Geocaris

As a multifaceted individual, I am intrinsically motived by a desire to help others achieve their goals and aspirations. Working collaboratively with others to solve problems and realize ideas brings me a sense of fulfillment.

My background includes a variety experiences:

  • Leveraging and pioneering digital tools in a variety of professional and collaborative settings.

  • Creating multi-media content for diverse stakeholders with varying needs.

  • Leading the development and implementation of resource tools by teams of peers.

  • Managing projects that require a high level of organization, communication, and collaboration.

  • Planning & implementing public K-12 music instruction (general music, orchestra, & band).

  • Facilitating professional development for fine arts teachers at the district level.

  • 30+ years of music performance and study on the euphonium.

  • Building and detailing scale models and miniatures with a variety of techniques and mediums.

  • Designing and prototyping 3D models using FDM and resin technologies.

  • Exercise and fitness knowledge from a lifetime of athletics and training.

  • Raising three children with my beautiful wife and partner.

  • Living long and prospering as an avid Star Trek fan.

I consider myself a lifelong learner who enjoys exploring new ideas, new skills, and new technologies. From these pursuits I have developed a diverse set of talents and interests that allow me tackle projects with creativity and efficiency.

Read below for more information about my background in these different areas.

Technology and digital media

As a skilled problem-solver with a strong foundation in digital media tools, I possess a diverse skillset honed through years of professional and creative endeavors. My experience spans a wide range of platforms, including Office 365, Google Suite, Blender 3D, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition, Acuity Scheduling, Canva, and many more. These proficiencies, coupled with early experiences in tech support, have equipped me with the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and navigate complex systems effectively. I am confident in my ability to creatively apply these tools to solve a variety of challenges and deliver exceptional results for your projects.

Project management

My diverse project management experiences have given me the ability to coordinate complex events with multiple stakeholders. I have successfully managed the scheduling and logistics for both local and international conferences, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. I have led the aggregation and curation of digital resource repositories, ensuring accessible organization for the intended audience. Lastly, I have developed and implemented several asynchronous online learning courses for students, teachers, and professionals.

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Education

I began teaching in public schools in 2007 as an elementary music specialist. Since then, I've taught K-12 students in music, band, orchestra, and choir. My roles include Director of Orchestras at Tri-Cities High School, Music Teacher and Choir Director at Rocky Mount Elementary, and Fine Arts Professional Learning Coordinator in Cobb County, Georgia. I have provided private lessons and presented at the Georgia Music Educators Association Inservice in 2021, 2023, and 2025. In 2021, I won first place in the Lowell Mason House national competition for virtual music lesson plans. I continue to seek opportunities to support music instruction in schools.

Music

Music has been my lifelong passion in various forms: performing euphonium, teaching, conducting, and arranging. I fell in love with the euphonium in fifth grade and have continued playing for over thirty years. I hold a bachelor's in music education and a master's in music performance. I've performed with notable groups in metro-Chicago and metro-Atlanta, including The Wheaton Municipal Band, Cobb Wind Symphony, and The Georgia Brass Band (substitute). I enjoy arranging music, conducting, and facilitating music events. My arrangement of “Varen” by Edvard Grieg is published at Euphonium.com. I also serve as the Schedule Coordinator for the IET Festival, hosted by Dr. Adam Frey at Emory University in Atlanta, GA.

Design and creativity

Beginning with Legos as a child, I have always had an intense desire to design, build, and create. That desire has led me to continuously explore new avenues of artistic expression that include scale models (miniatures), 3D printing, 3D design, graphic design, and a variety of other techniques and tools related to these domains. I am constantly learning new skills and exploring new tools to help me realize ideas and designs.

Family, fitness, & Star Trek

Beginning with Legos as a child, I have always had an intense desire to design, build, and create. That desire has led me to continuously explore new avenues of artistic expression that include scale models (miniatures), 3D printing, 3D design, graphic design, and a variety of other techniques and tools related to these domains. I am constantly learning new skills and exploring new tools to help me realize ideas and designs.