• Coach for Harvard Medical School CME course, Training our Eyes, Minds, and Hearts: Visual Thinking Strategies for Health Care Professionals• Facilitates group discussions about works of art using Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) connecting art, communication, thinking, behaviors, empathy and leadership skills for a range of for- and non-profit, and higher education clients• Collaborates and co-creates coaching and training protocols, processes, and curriculum sequencing• Coaches… Show more • Coach for Harvard Medical School CME course, Training our Eyes, Minds, and Hearts: Visual Thinking Strategies for Health Care Professionals• Facilitates group discussions about works of art using Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) connecting art, communication, thinking, behaviors, empathy and leadership skills for a range of for- and non-profit, and higher education clients• Collaborates and co-creates coaching and training protocols, processes, and curriculum sequencing• Coaches workshop and trains both trainers and workshop attendees in effective VTS facilitation Show less

Provide creative leadership for the Gardner’s Education activities and initiatives to ensure that multiple audiences engage with the Museum, its collection, and exhibitions:● Establish Education priorities, staffing, and resource allocation to achieve the institution’s strategic goals for audience development, meaning-making, and learning● Work closely with senior leadership to advance the Gardner as a distinctive provider of innovative, inspiring cultural experiences that broaden and… Show more Provide creative leadership for the Gardner’s Education activities and initiatives to ensure that multiple audiences engage with the Museum, its collection, and exhibitions:● Establish Education priorities, staffing, and resource allocation to achieve the institution’s strategic goals for audience development, meaning-making, and learning● Work closely with senior leadership to advance the Gardner as a distinctive provider of innovative, inspiring cultural experiences that broaden and diversify the Museum’s audiences, motivate return visitation, and expand our network of community partners, artists, and affinity groups● Oversee Education team’s programming, interpretive tools, and activities to ensure quality and effectiveness within an evolving institution● Partnering with multiple departments, provide results-oriented strategic vision and field knowledge ● Co-lead Visitor Experience and Organizational Advancement teams to ensure the Gardner fulfills the vision and strategies outlined in its Strategic Plan● Lead Gardner’s institution-wide Equity, Diversity, Accessibility, and Inclusion initiatives● Integrate dialogue training and community roundtables into exhibition and program planning to best meet needs of strategic audiences Show less

Led to all areas of the Education Department’s activities, with particular emphasis on meeting Museum goals for audience development, diversity and inclusion, and enhancing the visitor experience: ● Worked cross-departmentally, promoted artistic diversity in programming and technology to deepen visitor engagement with the Gardner, both on-site and on-line● Project managed updated audio guide, available via our website for the first time● Ensured the Gardner maintained a holistic… Show more Led to all areas of the Education Department’s activities, with particular emphasis on meeting Museum goals for audience development, diversity and inclusion, and enhancing the visitor experience: ● Worked cross-departmentally, promoted artistic diversity in programming and technology to deepen visitor engagement with the Gardner, both on-site and on-line● Project managed updated audio guide, available via our website for the first time● Ensured the Gardner maintained a holistic and integrated approach to our visitor experience, especially for first time visitors and strategic growth audiences● Co-led the Audience, Visitor Experience and Visitor Engagement strategic planning working group, including the creation of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion vision statement Show less

Creatively collaborated across the institution to build an audience-centered culture using data to inform and improve exhibitions, programs, and other learning resources:● As the leader of the Visitor Experience Team, collaborated with a cross-section of staff to make recommendations for ways to improve the visitor experience on an ongoing basis ● Helped stakeholders develop shared understandings of strategies for success metrics ● Collaborated with Marketing to identify and… Show more Creatively collaborated across the institution to build an audience-centered culture using data to inform and improve exhibitions, programs, and other learning resources:● As the leader of the Visitor Experience Team, collaborated with a cross-section of staff to make recommendations for ways to improve the visitor experience on an ongoing basis ● Helped stakeholders develop shared understandings of strategies for success metrics ● Collaborated with Marketing to identify and measure key audiences for exhibitions and programs● Managed, implemented and assessed analog and digital resources for and interactions with visitors Show less

Oversaw all facets of teacher programs including professional development workshops for partnership and non-partnership teachers, interns, and teacher resources (print and electronic):● Redesigned school partnership into Thinking Through Art; a sequenced, in-depth professional development program for Boston area teachers to learn Visual Thinking Strategies, ways to connect with the Gardner Museum, and assessment strategies to measure critical thinking and student… Show more Oversaw all facets of teacher programs including professional development workshops for partnership and non-partnership teachers, interns, and teacher resources (print and electronic):● Redesigned school partnership into Thinking Through Art; a sequenced, in-depth professional development program for Boston area teachers to learn Visual Thinking Strategies, ways to connect with the Gardner Museum, and assessment strategies to measure critical thinking and student engagement● Collaborated with education and exhibition planning teams on assessment initiatives● Developed and led Research Methods Workshop to share assessment and reflection strategy and tools with 15 classroom, museum, and higher education colleagues ● Managed Digital Pilot project and evaluation of introductory audio walk for first time visitors● Managed Visitor Experience Team, an interdepartmental group addressing service design Show less

Led all aspects of the museum’s programs and resources for the Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 12 school community: ● Directed the Gardner’s multiple-visit School Partnership Program with local Boston Public Schools● Created developmentally-appropriate curriculum (PreK-12) and school programs● Planned and implemented professional development for teachers and ISGM Museum Teachers, including intensive, in-depth Visual Thinking Strategies training programs● Taught lessons that combined… Show more Led all aspects of the museum’s programs and resources for the Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 12 school community: ● Directed the Gardner’s multiple-visit School Partnership Program with local Boston Public Schools● Created developmentally-appropriate curriculum (PreK-12) and school programs● Planned and implemented professional development for teachers and ISGM Museum Teachers, including intensive, in-depth Visual Thinking Strategies training programs● Taught lessons that combined gallery discussion with studio projects and writing activities● Developed and implemented relevant research and assessment for school and teacher programs● Managed Thinking Through Art, a major research study funded by U.S. Dept. of Education● Managed digital pilot projects, including web-based education resources● Co-created institutional social media policy Show less

Developed and managed all aspects of school programs, tours, and outreach programs including:● Created themes, content, and standards-based curriculum materials for museum tours● Planned and led professional development workshops for educators● Managed, trained, evaluated docents, studio art teachers, gallery instructors, and interns● Collaborated with Communications department to market tours and school programs● Developed interactive activities for special exhibitions

Designed and implemented educational programs for Phillips Academy students and local community:● Created developmentally-appropriate curriculum materials and led interactive tours for students of all ages, including adult and senior groups● Planned and led professional development workshops for educators● Managed student interns and after-school club for students in grades 2-8