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Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States

Developing and implementing curricula for early learners and elementary school students.Collaborating with classroom educators and administration on grade-wide and school-wide initiatives.Building 21st century skills in students including collaboration, innovation, problem-solving and creativity.Teaching the foundations of art including line, shape, color, texture and form as well as art history through individualized, engaging and choice-directed projects.

Katonah, New York, United States

Engaging with children and their families through programming and educational initiatives throughout the summer of 2020Creating a programming plan for sound art installationsDeveloping curriculum and educational guides for artwork experiencesCreating and managing evaluation and assessment toolsLeading activities around sound art engagement

Ridgefield, Ct

Member of the senior leadership team working across departments to lead program innovation, development and evaluationWorked across departments (Public and Academic Programs, Development, Finance, Marketing, Exhibitions) in tandem with Public Programs Director to develop, implement, fund, and assess all museum programsPartnered with staff and the Board to develop priorities, goals, and evaluation benchmarks and cross-museum initiativesCultivated and managed a staff… Show more Member of the senior leadership team working across departments to lead program innovation, development and evaluationWorked across departments (Public and Academic Programs, Development, Finance, Marketing, Exhibitions) in tandem with Public Programs Director to develop, implement, fund, and assess all museum programsPartnered with staff and the Board to develop priorities, goals, and evaluation benchmarks and cross-museum initiativesCultivated and managed a staff including the full-time education assistant and coordinator of public and academic programs as well as a team of over 25 teaching artists, museum educators, interns, and volunteersDesigned assessment tools and methodologies and performed data analysis and high-level program evaluationWorked in partnership with museum leadership to restructure all academic programs, resulting in a 113% increase in the number of students served regionally and 133% increase in engagement with underserved students/Title I schoolsEstablished and managed the first Aldrich/full district partnership with Ridgefield Public Schools and an innovative model for whole school engagement (students-teachers-parents) to serve underserved urban schools regionally (successfully funded by NEA and IMLS and presented on at regional and national conferences)Developed a museum-wide system to track attendance and engagement metrics, gauge impact, and identify opportunities for growth and expansion, resulting in decisions around exhibitions and gallery staffing plans, program growth and audience expansionInterim-Director of Education from September 2018 to June 2019, ensuring all relationships and programs continue at the highest caliber during a transitional period Show less

Ridgefield, Ct

Led the development and implementation of innovative family and academic programs and partnerships for learners of all ages and demographicsDesigned assessment tools and methodologies and performed data analysis and high-level program evaluation Created and managed departmental budget and revenue goals, both earned and contributed in collaboration with finance and development departmentsAuthored and co-developed grants for new and existing public and education… Show more Led the development and implementation of innovative family and academic programs and partnerships for learners of all ages and demographicsDesigned assessment tools and methodologies and performed data analysis and high-level program evaluation Created and managed departmental budget and revenue goals, both earned and contributed in collaboration with finance and development departmentsAuthored and co-developed grants for new and existing public and education programsTrained Aldrich and regional museum educators, staff, docents, and public/private school teachers in arts education, pedagogy, art history, and museum best practicesPresented on pedagogy, methodology, educational findings and Museum programming at conferences, development days, and district meetingsCultivated prospective family members and donors, building longstanding relationshipsCreated deep, meaningful, and impactful community partnerships with cultural institutions throughout Fairfield County Show less

Ridgefield, Ct

Focus on early education and intergenerational engagement opportunities, developed through the lens of developmentally appropriate and process-focused learningContinued expansion and implementation of new family and children programs and associated evaluation metrics, ensuring audience impact and student learningDevelopment and continued expansion of inquiry-based curriculum for visitors of all agesHiring and management of part-time educators, artists, and volunteers… Show more Focus on early education and intergenerational engagement opportunities, developed through the lens of developmentally appropriate and process-focused learningContinued expansion and implementation of new family and children programs and associated evaluation metrics, ensuring audience impact and student learningDevelopment and continued expansion of inquiry-based curriculum for visitors of all agesHiring and management of part-time educators, artists, and volunteers, providing education on working with young students and their families through the lens of development and art education theory Show less

Evaluated, redesigned and implemented the Museum’s new roster of programs for early learners and their families, including curriculum development, staff training, and budget managementDeveloped and authored interpretative materials for families and children, building age-appropriate access to contemporary art for all visitorsOversaw the annual Draw On! festival and its expansion from a regional toa national program

Increased participation among notable organizationsWorked with artists, educators, and staff to plan multiple and implement programsManaged the full budget and spending of the programCreated activities and lesson plans for a varied audience

Master Of Art Education, Education

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Art History

Activities and Societies: Varsity Swim and Dive (Captain)

Creative Arts