List of Accomplishments

Education

  • University of Kansas-20 hours Post-Graduate Hours
  • University of Kansas BA in Visual Art Education

Teaching Employment History

  • Art Teacher for Ray Marsh Elementary School 2006-Present
  • Student Teaching Internships 2005-2006 academic year
  • Part-time Camp Art Teacher for Lawrence Arts Center 2002-2004

Awards and Recognition:

  • Regional Semi-Finalist for Kansas Teacher of the Year 2013
  • Shawnee Mission School District Teacher of the Year 2013
  • Number One School Art Department in Kansas by Artsonia.com, 2011-2012.
  • In the Top 100 School Art Departments in the United States, by Artsonia.com, 2011-2012.
  • Students’ artwork has been displayed in New York City as a select show of only 100 works of art. Hosted by Artsonia.com 2012.
  • Wrote and received a Target Field Trip Grant for $500 in 2009 to take the 3rd and 5th grades on a trip to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
  • Honorably Mentioned as Kansas City’s Best Teacher, KC Magazine “Best of KC edition”, 2007.
  • Wrote and received a grant for $15,000 in 2005 from the Hudson Foundation for the Art Department Development and School Beautification

Professional Association Memberships

  • Member of Kansas Art Education Association  
  • Member of National Education Association

Leadership Activities

  • Member of School Site Council 2011-2012
  • Established and maintains a Instructional Video Blog and
  • Resource Site on YouTube 2010 - present
  • Technology Trainer of SMSD art teachers 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011
  • Cooperating Teacher for Bryan Lloyd Spring 2010
  • Technology Trainer for SMSD Technology Day 2007
  • Visual Fine Arts District Vertical Team Leader 2005-2006
  • Curriculum Council Member 2005-Present
  • Participate in “Teacher Day” at the Nelson Atkins Museum 2002-Present
  • Presenter at KAEA State Conference 2003
  • Coordinator of Community Involvement – Sweet Life of Rosehill Retirement Center
  • Attended Kansas Art Education Association Annual Conference 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010
  • Established an Environmental Club 2007-2009
  • Established Art Enrichment and Enthusiasts Club 2009-Present


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Beth Koon is a exemplary Art Educator, with years of experience and many awards and achievements to show for it. This site showcases how Beth Koon's teaching ability, leadership and drive put her at the top of the teaching class.