David Sparling brings more than 30 years of broadcasting experience to Southeastern from a variety of disciplines. He has worked as a writer, producer, and director for stage and screen, working in front of and behind the camera. He is an Apple-certified Trainer/Developer and a state vocationally certified instructor. Professor Sparling began his career in radio as an on-air personality and production director. In addition, he wrote, produced, directed, and even performed for the Cypress Gardens water ski show and at other venues in the park. Professor Sparling also produced national television commercials for the park while coordinating with its marketing department. Professor Sparling transitioned to television at WUSF channel 16 and worked with ESPN to produce the first “X Games,” in which he was the host of the National Pro Water Ski Tour. He has worked on post-production at Universal Studios, collaborated with Steven Spielberg’s “Amblin Entertainment,” and with Ron Howard and Tom Hanks on HBO’s “Earth to the Moon” series.
