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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