Through the implementation of critical thinking, daring exploration, and analysis my students collaboratively critique and take action on current issues through innovative art making. As young artists with meaningful voices, my students are encouraged to engage with content that prepares them to be engaged global citizens.
Education Career
2018-
James S. Rickards High School: IB Visual Arts and 3D Studio Art Teacher
2019 - Present Course List:
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3D Studio Art I & II
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IB Visual Arts III
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3D AP
2018 Course List :
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3D Studio I & II
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3D/2D AP
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IB Visual Arts I-III
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Film I
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IB Film I-III
Clubs:
2021 - Present
S.W.A.N. Artist Collective
[insert club description]
2018
Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee: Summer Camp Instructor
Collaboratively designed and implemented science-integrated arts lessons (STEAM) for ages 8-14.
2018
Gadsden Center for the Arts: Summer Camp Instructor
Designed and implemented a visual arts summer camp for ages 6-12 utilizing a wide variety of mediums.
2017
Florida State University Schools: Student Intern
Cooperatively developed, executed, and assessed high school sculptures I, II, III, and AP classes.
2017
Hawks Rise Elementary: Student Intern
Cooperatively developed, executed, and assessed Kindergarten through fifth grade elementary visual arts classes for 850 students.
2017
Florida State University Social Justice Summer Camp: Summer Camp Instructor
A middle through high school open studio classroom that explored social justice themes centered on the U.N. Declaration of Human Rights via numerous multimedia art techniques.
2017
St. Johns Elementary: Visiting Instructor
A visiting teacher collaboration with Florida State University’s Art Education graduate program to provide art classes to a district that had no preexisting art education programs.
2013-14
Highland Family Aquatic Center: Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor
Taught private and group swim lessons for adults and children with a focus on stroke mechanics, ergonomics, and water safety.
Professional Preparation
Education
Florida State University
2018
Master of Science: Art Education
Magna Cum Laude
2017
Bachelor of Arts: Studio Art
Magna Cum Laude
2017
Bachelor of Arts: Theatre
St. Petersburg College
2013
Associate of Arts
Summa Cum Laude
Accreditations
Year Certified
Accredidation
Expiration
07/2018
State of Florida Professional K-12 Art Certification
06/2023
11/2019
Youth Mental Health First Aid
11/2022
Skills
Proficient in American Sign Language
Published Works
2018
Eighth Edition of SIX Magazine
"Elemental Affect" highlights a high school sculpture I unit plan that explores how line, shape, and color can be used to abstractly generate affect in a relief sculpture.
"Social Justice Summer Camp: Alexandre Orion" recounts a lesson on reverse graffiti inspired by artist Alexandre Orion that provided students with an opportunity to publicly voice their thoughts on contemporary social justice issues in a summer camp sponsored by Florida State University.
Conference Presentations
Florida Art Education Association
2018
Innovative Curriculum Development: An Exploration of Critical Art-Making
A workshop presentation centered on unconventional curriculum-building strategies designed to inspire, excite, and engage students and teachers.
2017
Implementing a Social Justice, Open Studio Curriculum
A collaborative presentation outlining open studio classroom design and its implementation at Florida State University's Social Justice Camp: presented at the General Assembly Meeting of the Florida Arts Education Association.
Professional Organizations
2017-
Florida Arts Education Association
Community Enrichment
2020
Tallahassee Street Medics - Founder
Organized and trained a group of community activists and health care professionals to provide basic medical care and intervention while assisting local community activist organizations.
2017-
Tallahassee Glassworks LLC Operations Manager/Education Programmer
Organizes local glassblowing events, instructs hot glass demonstrations, workshops and master glasses, and designs, implements, and assesses the facility's educational programs.
2017
Panhandle Area Education Consortium Migrant Education Program Tutor
Assisted local English Language Learners in Gadsden county with coursework during a weekly after school program.
2015
Florida State University Global Scholars
An artist in residency with Proyecta Ruta del Arajuno, a non-profit in Puyo, Ecuador, for three months that resulted in the creation of a world map mural for a community school and the facilitation of Arts and English lessons for local summer camps.
Awards
2017/18
Marylou & Ernestine Kuhn Scholarship Award
2015
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
2015
Florida State University School of Theatre Department Scholarship
2014/2017
Florida State University School of Theatre Patrons Scholarship
2014
Lifetime Member of Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society
Creative Portfolio
Visual Arts Portfolio
Exhibitions
February 2018
National Art Education Association Student Chapter Spring 2018 Exhibition
May 2017
Cohort Exhibition: What is Art for Life?
November 2016
Thomasville Victorian Christmas Yarn Bomb Competition: Awarded 3rd Place
November 2016
Tallahassee Glassworks Monthly Gallery Exhibition
March 2016
Tallahassee Glassworks Monthly Gallery Exhibition
Theatre
Costume Designer
2015
Student Theatre Association
We Are the Girls
Assistant Costume Designer
2016
Florida State University Opera
Lucrezia
2016
Florida State University Opera
Maria de Buenos Aires
2016
Florida State University School of Theatre
Romeo and Juliet
Wardrobe Supervisor
2017
Florida State University Opera
Prince of Players
2016
Florida State University Opera
La Traviata
2015
Florida State University Opera
La Cenerentola
Assistant Stage Manager
2014
Florida State University School of Theatre
Dangerous Liaisons
Actor
2016
Independent Film Production
Charlie on Cloud 9: Jay
Stitcher/Wardrobe Crew
2017
Florida State University Opera
Prince of Players
2016
Florida State University Opera
La Traviata
2016
Florida State University Opera
Lucrezia
2016
Florida State University Opera
Maria de Buenos Aires
2016
Florida State University Opera
L'incoronazione de Poppea
2015
Florida State University Opera
La Cenerentola
2015
Florida State University Opera
The Rake's Progress
2014
Florida State University Opera
Don Giovani