education
2010. M.Ed. Secondary Education, DePaul University, Chicago, IL.
2002. B.A. Theatre, Design, University of Iowa, IA.
2002. B.A. Studio Art, Painting, University of Iowa, IA.
Additional Graduate Courses, 2020. 12 Credit Hours, The Art of Education University, Osage, IA
2002. B.A. Theatre, Design, University of Iowa, IA.
2002. B.A. Studio Art, Painting, University of Iowa, IA.
Additional Graduate Courses, 2020. 12 Credit Hours, The Art of Education University, Osage, IA
professional licenses
(IL) Type 09, Secondary Education
(IL) Endorsement in PK-12 Art Education
(IL) Endorsement in 6-8 Art Education
(IL) Endorsement in PK-12 Art Education
(IL) Endorsement in 6-8 Art Education
teaching experience
Fall 2022- Present. Downers Grove North High School, District 99, Downers Grove, IL.
- Visual Art Teacher
- Drawing & Painting
- Jewelry and Metalwork
- Online and in-person courses supporting creativity, mindfulness, and exploration of media for teens - adults.
- Homeschool AP Art and Design; prepare students developing APAD portfolio and support submission processes.
- 1:1 special topics to support student learning and development of specified interests.
- Create, develop, and support content for The Art of Education University, including by not limited to PRO Learning (professional development), FLEX Curriculum (art education curriculum development),Magazine (writer Jan 2020-present), Podcast guest, and NOW Conference Presenter.
- Develop and support content development of PRO Learning (Professional Development platform) content.
- Enhance assessment practices for PRO Learning content.
- Produced and supported FLEX (Curriculum) content: Ideated and developed engaging, national standards aligned art lessons for advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels. Developed and created resources, assessments, and exemplars (01/2021-12/2021).
- Developed the FLEX Plug 'n' Play Rubric to support aligned assessment practices for art educators (5/2021).
- Supervise 11 Student Art Teachers in various placements throughout Chicagoland, K-12.
- Conduct 5 evaluative observations per teacher, utilize CPAST evaluation tools at midterm and final evaluation.
- Work collaboratively with cooperating teachers to support individual goals.
- Weekly seminar supports best teaching practices through reflective journal prompts, relevant discussion board topics, weekly planning documents, formal lesson plans, and timely discussion.
- Visual Art Teacher, August 2014 - January 2021. Taught combined (or 'stacked') courses.
- Adapted Art and Design
- Ceramics 1-4
- Design Concepts
- Drawing 1
- Jewelry/Metals 1-4
- Play Production
- Photography (Traditional Darkroom and Digital) 1-3
- Sculpture 1 & 2
- Advanced Placement Art & Design: 2D Drawing
- Advanced Placement Art & Design: 2D Design
- Advanced Placement Art & Design: 3D Design
- Section 504 Coordinator, August 2016-2019.
- Facilitated meetings between students, parents/guardians, and staff;
- Documented legal paperwork to support student's needs and accommodations;
- Followed up with student progress to adjust or determine further supports for learning
- Visual Art Teacher, August 2011 - August 2014.
- Art Survey
- Mixed Media 1 & 2
- Photography 1 (Traditional Darkroom and Digital)
- Visual Art Teacher, Photography 1 (Traditional Darkroom and Digital).
- Visual Art Teacher, Photography 1 (Traditional Darkroom and Digital).
- Ceramics, Computer Art, Painting and Drawing.
initiatives and courses developed
2020-2021. Naperville North High School (NNHS): Creativity Course ProposalProposal for 2020-21 targeted overall integration for creativity throughout all content; intervention course to recognize students’ strengths and develop student voice for academically struggling students. Due to pandemic, course was not offered.
2019-2021. Naperville North High School (NNHS): Developed & Piloted “NO-GRADES” Holistic Assessment
Successful piloting and implementation of a holistic assessment policy providing a safe environment to foster low-stakes risk-taking and empower authentic student engagement in learning. Assessment focused on evidence of learning through growth portfolios and consistent, meaningful, and timely feedback. All assessments were NCAS standards aligned and focused.
2016-2021. Naperville North High School (NNHS): Art Department Social Media & Branding
Created and developed social media presence focusing on process and artistic voice via Twitter and Instagram (@NNHSArt). Developed department branding #wemakeartists #takeartmakeart
2015-2021. Naperville North High School (NNHS): Jewelry/Metals Program.
Developed a robust Jewelry/Metals program starting from 5 students in combined courses and one torch to two, overloaded, full sections each semester expanding to 4 ventilated torch stations and expansive tools and materials.
2014-2021 Naperville North High School (NNHS): Creative Process Alignment.
Through discipline literacy committee, developed departmental goals using the Creative Process, Student Voice and Choice, and Digital Growth Portfolios, setting the foundation for the fine and visual arts Professional Learning Community (PLC).
2019-2021. Naperville North High School (NNHS): Developed & Piloted “NO-GRADES” Holistic Assessment
Successful piloting and implementation of a holistic assessment policy providing a safe environment to foster low-stakes risk-taking and empower authentic student engagement in learning. Assessment focused on evidence of learning through growth portfolios and consistent, meaningful, and timely feedback. All assessments were NCAS standards aligned and focused.
2016-2021. Naperville North High School (NNHS): Art Department Social Media & Branding
Created and developed social media presence focusing on process and artistic voice via Twitter and Instagram (@NNHSArt). Developed department branding #wemakeartists #takeartmakeart
2015-2021. Naperville North High School (NNHS): Jewelry/Metals Program.
Developed a robust Jewelry/Metals program starting from 5 students in combined courses and one torch to two, overloaded, full sections each semester expanding to 4 ventilated torch stations and expansive tools and materials.
2014-2021 Naperville North High School (NNHS): Creative Process Alignment.
Through discipline literacy committee, developed departmental goals using the Creative Process, Student Voice and Choice, and Digital Growth Portfolios, setting the foundation for the fine and visual arts Professional Learning Community (PLC).
school related committees
2018-2020. Positive School Climate Committee, Naperville North High School, Naperville, IL.
2017-2018. New Teacher Mentor, Naperville North High School, Naperville, IL.
2015-2020. Awards Assembly Committee, Naperville North High School, Naperville IL.
2016-2017. Disciplinary Literacy Committee, Naperville North High School, Naperville, IL.
2014-2016. HST (History, Science, Technology) Literacy Committee, Naperville North High School, Naperville, IL.
2011-2014. Instructional Leadership Team, Kenwood Academy High School, Chicago, IL.
2017-2018. New Teacher Mentor, Naperville North High School, Naperville, IL.
2015-2020. Awards Assembly Committee, Naperville North High School, Naperville IL.
2016-2017. Disciplinary Literacy Committee, Naperville North High School, Naperville, IL.
2014-2016. HST (History, Science, Technology) Literacy Committee, Naperville North High School, Naperville, IL.
2011-2014. Instructional Leadership Team, Kenwood Academy High School, Chicago, IL.
school related activities
2018-2021. National Art Honor Society Co-Sponsor, Naperville North High School, Naperville, IL.
2014-2017. Theatre Tech Crew, Co-Sponsor and Scenic Artist/Design Supervisor, Naperville North High School, Naperville, IL.
2011. Scenic Art Supervisor, Maine Township High School South, Park Ridge, IL.
2010-2011. Photography Club, Maine Township High School South, Park Ridge, IL.
2011. Community “Give Back Project,” Photo Club, MTHS South, Park Ridge, IL.
2009. Set Design/Scenic Art Supervisor, The Importance of Being Earnest, Walter Payton College Preparatory High School, Chicago, IL.
2014-2017. Theatre Tech Crew, Co-Sponsor and Scenic Artist/Design Supervisor, Naperville North High School, Naperville, IL.
2011. Scenic Art Supervisor, Maine Township High School South, Park Ridge, IL.
2010-2011. Photography Club, Maine Township High School South, Park Ridge, IL.
2011. Community “Give Back Project,” Photo Club, MTHS South, Park Ridge, IL.
2009. Set Design/Scenic Art Supervisor, The Importance of Being Earnest, Walter Payton College Preparatory High School, Chicago, IL.
related professional experience
2021-Present. Artist, Teaching Artist, Owner, J.A.Taylor Art, Elmhurst, IL.
2021. FLEX Curriculum Producer, The Art of Education University.
2011-2014. Digital Photography Instructor (Adult and Youth), Brickton Art Center, Park Ridge, IL.
2005-2006. Scenic Art Instructor (undergraduate and graduate levels), Northwestern University, Evanston, IL.
2005-2006. Charge Scenic Artist, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL.
2006-2008. Department Head and Charge Scenic Artist, Chicago Scenic Studios, Chicago, IL.
2004-2006. Staff Scenic Artist, Chicago Scenic Studios, Chicago, IL.
2002-2004. Charge Scenic Artist, Prism Production Services, Rahway, NJ.
2000-2008. Free Lance Scenic Artist and Charge Scenic Artist. Chicago, IL; New York City, NY; Hartford, CT; White Lake, NY; Williamstown, MA; Iowa City, IA.
2021. FLEX Curriculum Producer, The Art of Education University.
2011-2014. Digital Photography Instructor (Adult and Youth), Brickton Art Center, Park Ridge, IL.
2005-2006. Scenic Art Instructor (undergraduate and graduate levels), Northwestern University, Evanston, IL.
2005-2006. Charge Scenic Artist, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL.
2006-2008. Department Head and Charge Scenic Artist, Chicago Scenic Studios, Chicago, IL.
2004-2006. Staff Scenic Artist, Chicago Scenic Studios, Chicago, IL.
2002-2004. Charge Scenic Artist, Prism Production Services, Rahway, NJ.
2000-2008. Free Lance Scenic Artist and Charge Scenic Artist. Chicago, IL; New York City, NY; Hartford, CT; White Lake, NY; Williamstown, MA; Iowa City, IA.
speaking engagements
2022. Panel Discussion, The Winter NOW Conference, The Art of Education University, Online Conference.
2022. PRO Facilitator, The Art of Education University, Online. Designing Assessments.
2021. Guest Speaker, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL. Understanding Teaching and Learning for ALL Students.
2021. Presentation Speaker, The NOW Conference, The Art of Education University, Virtual Conference. 7 Tips for Better Assessment.
2021. PRO Facilitator, The Art of Education University, Online. Elevating Learning through Effective Questioning Strategies.
2021. Presentation Speaker, The Summer NOW Conference, The Art of Education University, Virtual Conference. Exactly What is a Growth Portfolio?
2020. Panel Discussion, Art Educators of New Jersey, Virtual Conference. Supporting Students in AP Art and Design.
2020. Presentation Speaker, Art Educators of New Jersey, Virtual Conference. Emergency eLearning: Going Remote with Choice.
2020. Presentation Speaker, Art Educators of New Jersey, Virtual Conference. Creating a Studio Environment: How to Implement Choice to Develop an Artistic Culture.
2020. Presentation Speaker with Matt Milkowski, Art Educators of New Jersey, Virtual Conference. Debunking the Dichotomy: Lessons that build a balanced curriculum.
2020. Presentation Speaker with Jeanne Bjork, Wisconsin Art Education Association, Virtual Conference. Beyond Grades: Using Authentic Assessment to Empower Artistic Voice.
2020. PRO Facilitator, The Art of Education University, Online. Planning for Choice at the High School Level.
2020. PRO Facilitator with Matt Milkowski, The Art of Education University, Online. Bringing New Life to Old Lessons.
2020. PRO Facilitator with Matt Milkowski, The Art of Education University, Online. Crafting your Teaching Philosophy.
2020. Presentation Speaker with Matt Milkowski, The NOW Conference, The Art of Education University, Virtual Conference. 10 Tips in 10 Minutes: Surefire Strategies to Support your AP Students.
2020. Keynote Speaker with Matt Milkowski, Cobb County, GA. Debunking the Dichotomy: Building a Balanced Curriculum.
2020. Workshop with Matt Milkowski, Cobb County, GA. Teaching with a Twist: Innovative Tweaks to Transform your Traditional Lessons.
2020. Webinar, National Art Education Association, Creating a Studio Environment: How to Implement Choice to Develop an Artistic Culture.
2020. Presentation Speaker, National Art Education Association, Virtual Conference. Emergency eLearning: Going Remote with Choice.
2019. Webinar with Matt Milkowski, Illinois Art Education Association. Teaching with a Twist: Innovative Tweaks to Transform your Traditional Lesson Plans.
2019. Presentation Speaker, Illinois Art Education Conference, The Q Center, St. Charles, IL. Creating a Studio Environment: How to Implement Choice to Develop an Artistic Culture.
2019. Presentation Speaker with Matt Milkowski, Illinois Art Education Conference, The Q Center, St. Charles, IL. Teaching with a Twist: Innovative Tweaks to Transform your Traditional Lesson Plans.
2019. Presentation Speaker & Panel Discussion, Pre-conference, National Art Education Association, Boston, MA. Break it Down: How to Plan for Choice/TAB.
2019. Presentation Speaker, National Art Education Association, Boston, MA. Creating a Studio Environment: How to Implement Choice to Develop an Artistic Culture.
2019. Presentation Speaker with Matt Milkowski, National Art Education Association, Boston, MA. Teaching with a Twist: Innovative Tweaks to Transform your Traditional Lesson Plans.
2019. Presentation Speaker with Janell Matas and Matt Milkowski, National Art Education Association, Boston, MA. Little Fish, Big Pond: Practical Advice for New and Experienced Teachers to Launch your Career.
2018. Presentation Speaker, Illinois Art Education Association, Illinois State University, Normal, IL. Challenge your students to THINK! Turn Structured Projects into Building Blocks for Student-Driven Artwork.
2018. Presentation Speaker with Matt Milkowski, Illinois Art Education Association, Illinois State University, Normal, IL. Debunking the Dichotomy: Lessons that build a balanced curriculum.
2018. Presentation Speaker, National Art Education Association, Seattle, WA. Challenge your students to THINK! Turn Structured Projects into Building Blocks for Student-Driven Artwork.
2018. Presentation Speaker with Matt Milkowski, National Art Education Association, Seattle, WA. Debunking the Dichotomy: Lessons that Build a Balanced Curriculum.
2018. Presentation Speaker, DuPage County, IL. Challenge your students to THINK! Turn Structured Projects into Building Blocks for Student-Driven Artwork.
2018. Presentation Speaker with Nicholas Janssen, Naperville, IL. Maintaining Relationships in Practical Ways.
2017. Presentation Speaker with Anna Kraftson, National Art Education Association, New York City, NY. Engage, Excite, Elicit! Using Video to Broadcast Artists’ Learning.
2016. Presentation Speaker, Naperville, IL. You Want Me to put the What, Where? Using video to Elicit Feedback in Performance-Based Classrooms.
2015. Presentation Speaker with Matt Milkowski, National Art Education Association, New Orleans, LA. Thinking Twice about Sketchbook Design: A Curriculum Lifeline.
2014. Presentation Speaker, DuPage County, IL. Rethinking the Sketchbook: A Curriculum Lifeline.
2008. Guest Speaker, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL.
2007. Guest Speaker and Panel Discussion, Cobalt Studios, White Lake, NY.
2022. PRO Facilitator, The Art of Education University, Online. Designing Assessments.
2021. Guest Speaker, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL. Understanding Teaching and Learning for ALL Students.
2021. Presentation Speaker, The NOW Conference, The Art of Education University, Virtual Conference. 7 Tips for Better Assessment.
2021. PRO Facilitator, The Art of Education University, Online. Elevating Learning through Effective Questioning Strategies.
2021. Presentation Speaker, The Summer NOW Conference, The Art of Education University, Virtual Conference. Exactly What is a Growth Portfolio?
2020. Panel Discussion, Art Educators of New Jersey, Virtual Conference. Supporting Students in AP Art and Design.
2020. Presentation Speaker, Art Educators of New Jersey, Virtual Conference. Emergency eLearning: Going Remote with Choice.
2020. Presentation Speaker, Art Educators of New Jersey, Virtual Conference. Creating a Studio Environment: How to Implement Choice to Develop an Artistic Culture.
2020. Presentation Speaker with Matt Milkowski, Art Educators of New Jersey, Virtual Conference. Debunking the Dichotomy: Lessons that build a balanced curriculum.
2020. Presentation Speaker with Jeanne Bjork, Wisconsin Art Education Association, Virtual Conference. Beyond Grades: Using Authentic Assessment to Empower Artistic Voice.
2020. PRO Facilitator, The Art of Education University, Online. Planning for Choice at the High School Level.
2020. PRO Facilitator with Matt Milkowski, The Art of Education University, Online. Bringing New Life to Old Lessons.
2020. PRO Facilitator with Matt Milkowski, The Art of Education University, Online. Crafting your Teaching Philosophy.
2020. Presentation Speaker with Matt Milkowski, The NOW Conference, The Art of Education University, Virtual Conference. 10 Tips in 10 Minutes: Surefire Strategies to Support your AP Students.
2020. Keynote Speaker with Matt Milkowski, Cobb County, GA. Debunking the Dichotomy: Building a Balanced Curriculum.
2020. Workshop with Matt Milkowski, Cobb County, GA. Teaching with a Twist: Innovative Tweaks to Transform your Traditional Lessons.
2020. Webinar, National Art Education Association, Creating a Studio Environment: How to Implement Choice to Develop an Artistic Culture.
2020. Presentation Speaker, National Art Education Association, Virtual Conference. Emergency eLearning: Going Remote with Choice.
2019. Webinar with Matt Milkowski, Illinois Art Education Association. Teaching with a Twist: Innovative Tweaks to Transform your Traditional Lesson Plans.
2019. Presentation Speaker, Illinois Art Education Conference, The Q Center, St. Charles, IL. Creating a Studio Environment: How to Implement Choice to Develop an Artistic Culture.
2019. Presentation Speaker with Matt Milkowski, Illinois Art Education Conference, The Q Center, St. Charles, IL. Teaching with a Twist: Innovative Tweaks to Transform your Traditional Lesson Plans.
2019. Presentation Speaker & Panel Discussion, Pre-conference, National Art Education Association, Boston, MA. Break it Down: How to Plan for Choice/TAB.
2019. Presentation Speaker, National Art Education Association, Boston, MA. Creating a Studio Environment: How to Implement Choice to Develop an Artistic Culture.
2019. Presentation Speaker with Matt Milkowski, National Art Education Association, Boston, MA. Teaching with a Twist: Innovative Tweaks to Transform your Traditional Lesson Plans.
2019. Presentation Speaker with Janell Matas and Matt Milkowski, National Art Education Association, Boston, MA. Little Fish, Big Pond: Practical Advice for New and Experienced Teachers to Launch your Career.
2018. Presentation Speaker, Illinois Art Education Association, Illinois State University, Normal, IL. Challenge your students to THINK! Turn Structured Projects into Building Blocks for Student-Driven Artwork.
2018. Presentation Speaker with Matt Milkowski, Illinois Art Education Association, Illinois State University, Normal, IL. Debunking the Dichotomy: Lessons that build a balanced curriculum.
2018. Presentation Speaker, National Art Education Association, Seattle, WA. Challenge your students to THINK! Turn Structured Projects into Building Blocks for Student-Driven Artwork.
2018. Presentation Speaker with Matt Milkowski, National Art Education Association, Seattle, WA. Debunking the Dichotomy: Lessons that Build a Balanced Curriculum.
2018. Presentation Speaker, DuPage County, IL. Challenge your students to THINK! Turn Structured Projects into Building Blocks for Student-Driven Artwork.
2018. Presentation Speaker with Nicholas Janssen, Naperville, IL. Maintaining Relationships in Practical Ways.
2017. Presentation Speaker with Anna Kraftson, National Art Education Association, New York City, NY. Engage, Excite, Elicit! Using Video to Broadcast Artists’ Learning.
2016. Presentation Speaker, Naperville, IL. You Want Me to put the What, Where? Using video to Elicit Feedback in Performance-Based Classrooms.
2015. Presentation Speaker with Matt Milkowski, National Art Education Association, New Orleans, LA. Thinking Twice about Sketchbook Design: A Curriculum Lifeline.
2014. Presentation Speaker, DuPage County, IL. Rethinking the Sketchbook: A Curriculum Lifeline.
2008. Guest Speaker, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL.
2007. Guest Speaker and Panel Discussion, Cobalt Studios, White Lake, NY.
podcast guest
2022. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 321: What Do New Teachers Need to Know about PD?
2022. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 314: What Do New Teachers Need to Know about Evaluations?
2022. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 309: What Do New Teachers Need to Know about Organization?
2022. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 304: What Do New Teachers Need to Know about Classroom Management?
2022. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 299: What Do New Teachers Need to Know about Curriculum?
2021. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 290: Breaking Down the AP Portfolios (Part 2).
2021. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 289: Breaking Down the AP Portfolios (Part 1).
2021. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 288: Strategies for Defusing and Deescalating Behaviors with Janet Taylor and Christine Cusack.
2021. Everyday Art Room, The Art of Education University, hosted by Nic Hahn. Episode 206: Exploring the National Standards: Create.
2021. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 276: Assessment versus Grading.
2021. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 258: Continuing PD Throughout the Year.
2021. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 249: Supporting SEL Through Assessment and Choice.
2020. Who ArtEd? hosted by Kyle Wood. Episode 40: Njideka Akunyili Crosby.
2020. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 231: A Chance to Rethink Art Education for the Better
2020. #K12ArtChat, The Creativity Department, hosted by Matt and Laura Grundler. Season 2, Episode 14: What does Choice really look like?
2022. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 314: What Do New Teachers Need to Know about Evaluations?
2022. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 309: What Do New Teachers Need to Know about Organization?
2022. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 304: What Do New Teachers Need to Know about Classroom Management?
2022. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 299: What Do New Teachers Need to Know about Curriculum?
2021. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 290: Breaking Down the AP Portfolios (Part 2).
2021. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 289: Breaking Down the AP Portfolios (Part 1).
2021. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 288: Strategies for Defusing and Deescalating Behaviors with Janet Taylor and Christine Cusack.
2021. Everyday Art Room, The Art of Education University, hosted by Nic Hahn. Episode 206: Exploring the National Standards: Create.
2021. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 276: Assessment versus Grading.
2021. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 258: Continuing PD Throughout the Year.
2021. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 249: Supporting SEL Through Assessment and Choice.
2020. Who ArtEd? hosted by Kyle Wood. Episode 40: Njideka Akunyili Crosby.
2020. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 231: A Chance to Rethink Art Education for the Better
2020. #K12ArtChat, The Creativity Department, hosted by Matt and Laura Grundler. Season 2, Episode 14: What does Choice really look like?
publications
2020-Present. The Art of Education University. Over 70 articles for the AOEU Magazine.
2021. Creative Ed-ventures in Online Teaching and Learning, UK. Creative Academic Magazine #19,
Teaching in a Pandemic: Focus on Creative Thinking.
2019. National Art Education Association, Choice Interest Group. Discourse or Discouragement? Teaching Art among Philosophical Stigmas
2021. Creative Ed-ventures in Online Teaching and Learning, UK. Creative Academic Magazine #19,
Teaching in a Pandemic: Focus on Creative Thinking.
2019. National Art Education Association, Choice Interest Group. Discourse or Discouragement? Teaching Art among Philosophical Stigmas
professional related web presence
2019-2021. Art Ed Collective, https://artedcollective.weebly.com/, founder and contributor.Website developed with seven art teachers contributing various perspectives in art education. Publications include: Summertime Blues and Back to School Anxiety, Documenting for Growth, and Review of the New AP Art & Design Changes (Recorded Podcast).
2010-2015. Project Art-a-Day, http://projectartaday.blogspot.com/
Previous blog documenting and sharing art lessons in a variety of media.
2010-2015. Project Art-a-Day, http://projectartaday.blogspot.com/
Previous blog documenting and sharing art lessons in a variety of media.
professional awards & grants
2018. Naperville Teacher Feature, Naperville, IL
2015. You Make A Difference Award, Naperville North High School, Naperville, IL
2015. Wow! Grant Recipient, Naperville Education Foundation (NEF), Naperville, IL. The Interactive Gallery.
2014. Teacher Incentive Grant, Oppenheimer Family Foundation, Chicago, IL. Mixed Media Stained Glass.
2013. Teacher Incentive Grant, Oppenheimer Family Foundation, Chicago, IL. Photo Mosaic (Collaborative with CPAG Artists)
2000, 2001. Arnie Gillette Scholarship, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
1998. Distinguished Artist Award, Hope College, Holland, MI.
2015. You Make A Difference Award, Naperville North High School, Naperville, IL
2015. Wow! Grant Recipient, Naperville Education Foundation (NEF), Naperville, IL. The Interactive Gallery.
2014. Teacher Incentive Grant, Oppenheimer Family Foundation, Chicago, IL. Mixed Media Stained Glass.
2013. Teacher Incentive Grant, Oppenheimer Family Foundation, Chicago, IL. Photo Mosaic (Collaborative with CPAG Artists)
2000, 2001. Arnie Gillette Scholarship, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
1998. Distinguished Artist Award, Hope College, Holland, MI.
professional memberships
2009- Present. NAEA, National Art Education Association.
2010- Present. IAEA, Illinois Art Education Association.
2010- Present. IEA, Illinois Education Association.
2014-2021. NUEA, Naperville Teachers Union.
2011-2014. CTU, Chicago Teachers Union.
2010-2011. Maine Township Teachers Union.
2006-2008. IATSE International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (Stage Hand), Local 2.
2010- Present. IAEA, Illinois Art Education Association.
2010- Present. IEA, Illinois Education Association.
2014-2021. NUEA, Naperville Teachers Union.
2011-2014. CTU, Chicago Teachers Union.
2010-2011. Maine Township Teachers Union.
2006-2008. IATSE International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (Stage Hand), Local 2.
additional professional training
2019. Columbia University Chicago, AP Art & Design Summer Institute, Chicago IL.
2017. School of the Art Institute of Chicago, AP Studio Art Summer Institute, Chicago IL.
2017. School of the Art Institute of Chicago, AP Studio Art Summer Institute, Chicago IL.