About T.L. Lewis

T.L. Lewis has a passionate love of writing and research, as well as the ability to get into the heads of others and to the heart of a matter. She has received many screenwriting awards, as well as accolades for her writing style from professors, student peers, and colleagues. She also has an excellent working knowledge and enthusiasm for film production, editing and directing.

Associate Producer of Indy Fans and the Quest for Fortune and Glory

Interests

2001-Present

Freelance video production, fluent with Final Cut, Adobe Premiere, Movie Magic, Apple Pages, Adobe Photoshop, etc. I’ve done writing, directing and/or producing commercials for local businesses, churches and videos for individuals. I write daily, read relentlessly, and am always learning. I am presently researching and writing four other screenplays.

2003-Present

Screenwriter and Curriculum Director for Discovery Academy

http://www.discovery-academy.org

Education

B.A. Psychology
Minor in Anthropology/Marketing
University of Central Florida

Founder and Director of an Independent Alternative school, Discovery Days Institute, from preschool through 8th grade, along with my husband and two children.

Formed a not for profit 501C3 scholarship fund for economically disadvantaged students.

Teacher of Creative Writing, Ethics/ Values, supervise the school newspaper, coach the student stock team and direct and produce Drama/ Theater for children.

Began the first 6th-8th Grade program for Video Production in the area. AKA “Ms. Teresa”, “Mother Teresa”

School Website: http://www.discovery-academy.org

2000

I’m self-motivated, an unapologetic workaholic, with a love of learning, well read in many genres as well as books on screen writing, history, philosophy, law, learning theory, ‘neuro’biology, environmental issues and natural healing methods. I have a great sense of humor and can even laugh at myself. I’m very flexible, creative and easy to work with. I tend to focus on SOLUTIONS.

Hobbies

Some of my hobbies include: painting, video production, history, music, gardening and genealogy. I have a deep concern for helping those most innocent and vulnerable. I often struggle with my inability to do enough and hope that even in some minor way, I can make a difference to alleviate some of the suffering and injustice in the world.

History

1986-2003

With a strong belief in cause and effect, or karma, as some would say, I strive for clarity of vision and try to keep an open mind. Above all, I believe in the power of positive thinking and in random acts of kindness.

Some say I’m a dreamer; I agree and add that I prefer to dream with my eyes wide open. I find the harder and smarter I work — the luckier I get.

Genealogy

• Alfred Tennyson, writer Paternal through: Elizabeth Darcy (1584-1650) 12th Great Grandmother of Teresa L Powers Lewis/ 6th Great Grandmother of Alfred Tennyson
  Henry David Thoreau, writer Through: Thomas Barnes: 9th Great Grandfather of Teresa L Powers Lewis/ 4th Great Grandfather of Henry David Thoreau.
• Louisa May Alcott, writer “Little Women” and “Little Men”. Related to both Thoreau and Alcott through Thomas Barnes(1623-1691) 9th Great Grandfather of Teresa L Powers Lewis / 4th Great Grandfather of Louisa May Alcott.
• Sir Walter Scott Scottish Novelist and Poet Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, and The Lady of the Lake. (through Paternal: Jaelia Stallard line) 8th Great Grandmother of Teresa L Powers Lewis/ 7th Great Grandmother of Sir Walter Scott.
• Robert Graves (1895-1985) Paternal Browning line: English Author, scholar, poet, and novelist; Robert Graves produced over 140 works. His famous works include The Long Week-End. Through: Arabella Williamson (1676-1737) 11th Great Grandmother of Teresa L Powers Lewis/ 9th Great Grandmother of Robert Graves.