Nikki Kalcevic Email & Phone Number

Owner, Artist & Maker of Kreativity Zoo designs that spark creativity. https://www.etsy.com/shop/kreativityzoo/

Instructor & Tutor for visual arts, art history, STEAM, as well as elementary core subject needs.

Ardis Ann Middle School

• 5th & 6th grade art w/420 students per week• Developed STEAM, Makerspace & Design Thinking integration & assessment• Facilitated project based learning utilizing traditional & contemporary art media • Attained over 50 grants for materials, resources, & Artist-in-Residence program • Executed annual Fine Arts Nights, 2012-2019• Empowered middle level art teachers as PLC Leader, 2014-2021• Organized K-12 art professional development, 2013-2016• Encore Team Leader, 2015-2017

• Organized vendors at our state's art education conference which included designing the exhibits layout & coordinating demonstrations, classes & booths for 400+ attendees• Distributed swag bags for 400+ attendees annually• Obtained vendors: Nasco, School Specialty, Blick, Triarco, Crayola, Jack Richeson,Amaco, Davis Publications, University of Arkansas, SCAD, STEAM products by Sphero, Little Bits, Makerspace.com, Meeper Bot, Makey Makey, Keva Planks, Kwik Stix, Strawbees, as well as local art companies/organizations.

-NAEA Western Region Middle Level Director– March 2015-2017-NAEA Western Region Middle Level Director- Elect – March 2014-March 2015

Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States

• Curriculum design & assessment for 8th & 9th grade art courses for 130 students/week • Journalism and yearbook sales/production manager & adviser• Apple technology integration with curriculum• Facilitated after school art club w/visiting professional artists• SLC Committee for High School Expansion; School Schedule Committee; PLCs forBrain Research, Technology Integration & Jr. High Art Scope/Sequence

• Curriculum design, implementation & assessment development• Governor’s Institute for Arts Educators July 2005 & 2006;Content Area Partner, 2007• Instructed 1st through 8th grade art courses; approximately 300 students/week• Co-facilitator w/ certified art therapist for Art Expression After School Program• Collaborative development for district-wide elementary & middle level artperformance assessment

• Instructed K-5th grade art classes; approximately 100 students weekly• Curated student artwork displays throughout school• Coordinated artist residency program for 5th grade classes• Designed grade level Family Art Night events & monthly art newsletter • Instructed summer mixed-media art class offerings• Parents Association Student Art Fundraiser Committee

Carnegie Museum Of Art, Children'S Studio

• Developed content/structure & managed budget for 12 gallery-studio programs • Hired & scheduled 20+ teachers & volunteers throughout the year for school & seasonal programs• Coordinated with Program Registration to ensure exceptional customer service • Instructed groups & students during new pilot curricula• Instructed 5th and 9th grade students of The Art Connection

-Visiting teaching artist for Pittsburgh Public Schools-Collaborated with outreach schools and groups to create an integration of visual arts, literacy & math-K-6 year-long projects included: Alphabet Book and Tile Installation; Classroom Self-Portrait Bookmaking; Creative Writing, Reading & the Arts Family Workshop Series; Math & the Arts Family Workshop Series.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Studio Arts/Elementary Education K-6

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Art Education