EducationDoctor of Philosophy, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, December 2012
Educational Studies: Teaching, Curriculum, and Learning Dissertation title: Re-Envisioning Fear: The Role of Conversation in an Arts Classroom for Prospective Teachers Master of Secondary Teaching, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, August 2004; Project title: Finding Individuality within the Art Classroom Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, December 2002 Emphasis: Photography; Study Abroad in Cortona, Italy, Spring 2002 Teaching certification for PK-12 Visual ART earned in: Nebraska (current), Kansas, Colorado, Ohio (current) Current PositionAssociate Professor of Art Education (2020 - Present)
Assistant Professor of Art Education (2014 – 2020) Department of Art, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio Undergraduate courses taught: Art 121 & 221: Experiencing Arts & Culture in Barcelona, Spain Art 195: Introduction to Art Education Art 295: Elementary Art Methods Art 296: Secondary Art Methods Art 395: The Art Teacher Art 419: Student Teaching in Art Education Art 493: Professional Dispositions in Art Education Art 277, 377, 477: Independent Studies in Art Education Art 495: Art Education Practicum [Saturday Art], supervision of graduate student assistants Other Duties & Professional Service
PublicationsPeer-reviewed/Refereed
Books
Other Teaching ExperienceAssistant Professor of Art Education (2012 – 2014)
Department of Art and Art History, University of Nebraska – Kearney
Instructor (2008 – 2012) Department of Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Course Taught: Arts in the Elementary Curriculum Art Teacher (2005 – 2007) Art Department, Peak to Peak Charter School, Lafayette, CO Courses taught: Digital Art, Digital Photo, High School Yearbook, Beginning High School Studio, Middle School Studio; Club Sponsor Photography Teacher (2004 – 2005) Art Department, Dodge City High School, Dodge City, Kansas Courses taught: Traditional Photography, Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced; ImageMakers Club Sponsor |
Other Research Experience & Professional ServiceNational scope
Conference Presentations
Fellowships & AwardsNational Art Education Association
Professional Memberships
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