Talented, energetic, highly motivated arts education and professional development specialist with extensive background working with public schools, universities, non-profit institutions and community organizations. Wide experience in fostering inventive and motivating approaches to art education through teaching artist residencies, professional development workshops and ongoing research into the theory and practice of art education. Broad based pedagogical skills gained through positions as a teaching artist, professor of art education and professional development facilitator. Passionate about providing high quality art education to all students and committed to raising the standards of integrated learning through the arts. • Extensive K-12 teaching experience • Professional development workshop and presentation facilitation history • In depth knowledge of art history and art education• Evangelism and Industry Education• Program development experience• Academic research expertise • Grant writing• Excellent organizational, communication and writing skills