SPARE TIME ACTIVITIES
​A certified K-12 Art Educator/Technology Instructor with 12 years teaching experience and an emphasis on student success and achievement in the art experience. Able to create a high quality art program with limited resources while integrating 21st century skills, technology and fundamentals of the Iowa core. Loads of creativity, passion and a willingness to be a life long learner. Looking to further career with a position that will enable me to use the above skills in an educational environment.
High School Art, Computer Graphics and
Technology Integrationist
2015 - 2016
Took on new leadership position in the district that enabled me to help k-12 teachers integrate technology into their daily instruction. Used SAMR framework giving teachers a guideline to follow while incorporating new ideas. This was a half time position that enabled me to continue teaching 2-D, Drawing, Painting, Architectural Drawing and Computer Graphics classes half the day.
High School Art & Computer Graphics
​2010 - 2015
Accepted new assignment as computer graphics teacher after staff changes in addition to current art education responsibilities.
Integrated technology into the art classroom as school instituted one-on-one Mac Book laptops in grades 7-12. Developed new curriculum for computer graphics classes with a basis in graphic design. Continued teaching general art classes while incorporating the students’ ever increasing technological knowledge.
High School/Middle School Art - Earlham Schools
​2006 - 2010
Taught all art classes from 7-12 grades. Emphasis in the creation of lessons to meet the needs of all students. Developed and implemented new units consisting of glass fusing, jewelry, batik & tie dye.
Elementary Art Teacher - Earlham Schools
​2005 - 2006
Accepted newly created position as enrollment increased and mandated the need for full-time elementary art teacher. Taught Pre-K through 6th grade. Developed a curriculum, lesson plans and incorporated reading and storybook art styles into many lesson introductions. Collaborated throughout the elementary home rooms for cross-curricular educational theme units.
Elementary Art/P.E. - Earlham Schools
​2004 - 2005
Accepted the interesting position as 1/2 time art - 1/2 time P.E. for the Earlham Elementary Schools. Worked with classroom teachers to develop schedules for both art and p.e. classes that would incorporate quality instruction and results. Enrolled in classes to better educate myself in the instruction of physical education for elementary students.
TRAVEL
PHOTOGRAPHY
CREATING ART
SET DESIGN
VOLUNTEERING
FLEA MARKETING
Skills
ART & DESIGN
COMMUNICATION
GRAPHICS PROGRAMS
COACHING
Upper Iowa University
​2003 - 2004
Elementary Education/English, Language Arts.
Iowa State University
1980 - 1984
​Graphic Design
Dana College
1979 - 1980
​Graphic Design/Art Education
RESUME
Professional ​
info​​
Work​
experience​
Education
Continuing Education
Savannah College of Art and Design
Art educators forum
Grandview University
Art educators week
Kansas City Art Institute
​Adobe Illustrator Bootcamp & Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp
Amana Colonies Art Guild
Watercolor workshop
Joseph Ring Glass Studios
Glass fusing workshops
Area Education Association (AEA 11)
Glogster in the classroom - Technology integration in the art room
Online Learning
Lynda.com - Digitaltutors.com - Adobe Education Exchange
Presenter @ Iowa 1:1 Technology Conference
2013 - "Kicking and Screaming - How not to bring technology into the art room"
2014 - "Animation in the Art Classroom"
2015 - "Portfolios in SBG/CBG"