Kara Luke Email & Phone Number

Creative Professional, Excellent Communicator, Solution DrivenAlthough I do not have the traditional CSM work experience, I believe that 16 years in education has given me a truly unique skill set. I am a fast learner, well organized, have impeccable attention to detail, and amazing communication skills. With my years in education I have experiences in:-data analysis-individual customer goals/planning-training adults through arts integration seminars and one-on-one coaching-curriculum design-curriculum assessment-conflict management (parents, teachers, administrators, students)-managing adults (needs, concerns, budgets and expenses) as department leader-conference planning and assistance in check in/registration, and customer service-conference presenter to adults, teachers and administrators; state and nationallyHONORS/AWARDSApril 2017 Artwork selected for Art Fields Exhibition, Lake City, SCJanuary 2014 Spring Valley High School Teacher of the YearOctober 2013 South Carolina Secondary Art Teacher of the Year, SCAEAOctober 2011 Promising Young Professional, SCAEAMay 2010 Spring Valley High School Apple AwardMarch 2010 University of South Carolina Graduate Research AwardMarch 2007 Jim L. Cromer Art Education Service AwardPERSONAL● ABC Site Steering Committee Member (2020-2022). ● Faculty Sponsor for Arts Stars Afterschool Club (2020-2022). ● SCAAP Curriculum Writer (2018). ● NAEA National Conference Proposal Reader (2018). ● Arts in Basic Curriculum Lesson Writer (2017-2018). ● Fine Arts Department Instructional Leader at Spring Valley High School (2014-2017).● Sponsor of the Spring Valley Chapter of National Art Honor Society (2007-2020).● SCAAP Assessment Rater (2010-present). ● NAEA National Conference Presenter (2015). ● SCAEA Board Member Secretary (2012-2015). ● Handheld Art Curriculum Writer (2014-2016). ● Coaching Teacher for Student Interns (2013). ● Presented at SCAEA State Conferences (2008,2009,2010, 2013, 2014). ● TRIDAC Judge (2010-2015). ● SC Department of Education DAP Grant Reader (2011). ● TRIDAC Guest Artist and Teacher (2011). ● SCAEA Board Member: Central Region Coordinator (2010-2012). ● Completed Summer Arts Institutes for professional development: Art Teacheras Artist (2013); Peace Center Institute for Teachers (2013); Video Production(2011); CLIA Technology (2011); CLIA Assessment (2010); CLIA (2009); SCALSA (2008).● Presented Workshop for Richland School District Two Professional Development (2009).● SCAEA Board Member: Graduate Student Representative (2008-2010).