EXPERIENCE

I aspire to engage students in artistic practices by designing courses and programming that address theoretical topics through real-world applications. Grounded in contemporary topics and research within the arts and other fields, my curricula provide essential skills and experiences for developing artist educators. Through my continuing professional growth, I hope to inspire students that will create and develop programs that explore and help define what 21st century arts education will become. 

UNIVERSITY TEACHING

2019–Present | University of Nebraska at Kearney

College of Arts & Sciences, Kearney, NE

Assistant Professor of Art Education

UNDERGRADUATE

Art Structure | Spring 2020

Elementary Art Methods | Fall 2019

GRADUATE

Art Education in American Culture | Spring 2020

Art Education Research Paper | Fall 2020

Art for Diverse Learners | Fall 2019

Intercultural Aesthetics and Pedagogical Practice | Summer 2020

History, Theories, and Philosophies of Art Education | Fall 2020

Multicultural Art in the Elementary and Secondary Curriculum | Fall 2019

Seminar in Art Criticism and Philosophy | Fall 2020

Visual Culture and Studio Practice | Spring 2020

2016–2019 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock

School of Education and College of Arts, Letters and Sciences, Little Rock, AR

Assistant Professor of Art Education

UNDERGRADUATE

Art and Cognitive Development | Spring 2017; Fall 2018

Art Education Practicum | Fall 2017/2018; Spring 2018

Art Education Seminar | Spring 2017

Art for Elementary Teachers | Fall 2016/2017/2018; Spring 2017/2018/2019; Summer 2017/2019

Art Theory and Criticism | Fall 2017; Spring 2019

Clinical Practice/Internship in Art Education | Fall 2017/2018; Spring 2017/2019

Foundations of Art Education | Fall 2016; Spring 2018/2019

Teaching Diverse Learners Practicum | Fall 2016; Spring 2017

GRADUATE

Curriculum and Assessment in Art Education | Fall 2016/2017

Foundations of Art Education | Spring 2017

Research Trends in Art Education | Spring 2019

Selected Topics in Art Education: Museum and Community Art Education | Spring 2018

2011–2016 | University of North Texas

College of Visual Arts & Design, Denton, TX

Teaching Fellow

Art Appreciation for Non-Majors Online | Fall 2014; Spring 2015

Art History Survey I Online | Summer 2015; Fall 2015

Children and Art | Fall 2011/2012; Spring 2012

Computer Art Applications/Issues and Applications of Technology in Art Education | Spring 2014

Inquiry and Dialogue in Art | Spring 2013

Student Teaching in EC through Grade 6 | Fall 2012/2015; Spring 2013/2016

Student Teaching Secondary School – Art | Fall 2012/2015; Spring 2013/2016

Visual Arts Integration | Fall 2013; Spring 2014

Teaching Assistant

Art Appreciation for Non-Majors Online | Summer 2013/2014/2016; Fall 2013

Art Appreciation for Art Majors | Fall 2011

Research Assistant

North Texas Institute for Educators in the Visual Arts | Summer 2012

 

FIELD SUPERVISION + EVALUATION

2016–2019 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock

School of Education and College of Arts, Letters and Sciences, Little Rock, AR

University Supervisor

Art Education Practicum | Fall 2017/2018; Spring 2018

Clinical Practice/Internship in Art Education | Fall 2018; Spring 2017/2019

Teaching Diverse Learners Practicum | Fall 2016; Spring 2017

2015–2016 + 2012–2013 | University of North Texas

College of Education and College of Visual Arts & Design, Denton, TX

Student Teacher Supervisor

Student Teaching in EC through Grade 6 | Fall 2012/2015; Spring 2013/2016

Student Teaching Secondary School – Art | Fall 2012/2015; Spring 2013/2016

2013–2014 | edTPA Teacher Performance Assessment

Pearson Education and Stanford Center for Assessment, Learning, and Equity (SCALE)

Trained Visual Arts Scorer

 

K–12 TEACHING

2007–2011 | Columbus Public Schools

Columbus High School, Columbus, NE

Artist Educator 9–12

Drawing

Advanced Drawing

Painting

Graphic Design

Advanced Pottery and Sculpture

Advanced Art (Senior Portfolio)

Independent Study in Art

2006–2007 | Papillion-La Vista Community Schools 

Parkview Heights and La Visa West Elementary Schools, La Vista, NE

Artist Educator K–6