Magister Drippé majored in architectural engineering as a freshman in college, then he redirected his focus to the field of fine art as a sophomore and junior. Then, he discovered philosophy, and took enough courses to earn a bachelor’s degree in philosophy rather than fine arts. Mike has continued his philosophical and theological interests and to do many kinds of art after college, and is currently working in photographic and digital art. In November of 1987, Mike started work at Santarossa Mosaic & Tile as a project manager, and, almost 35 years later, he’s still there, as the head of his division for 23 years. From 1990 on, Mike has given a number of public lectures involving the Orthodox faith and related topics. Mike attends Joy of All Who Sorrow Church in Indianapolis, IN, and is the treasurer of his church. He is married and has one adult son. This year will be his first year teaching at Hagia Sophia. He will be teaching high school geometry. cafe