education
2010. M.Ed. Secondary Education, DePaul University, Chicago, IL.
2002. B.A. Theatre, Design, University of Iowa, IA.
2002. B.A. Studio Art, Painting, University of Iowa, IA.
2002. B.A. Theatre, Design, University of Iowa, IA.
2002. B.A. Studio Art, Painting, University of Iowa, IA.
professional experience
2022-Present. Adjunct Instructor, Northeastern University, Chicago, IL.
2021-Present. Independent Artist and Art Educator, J.A.Taylor Art, Elmhurst, IL.
2021-Present. K-12 Content Specialist, The Art of Education University, remote position.
2010-2020. High School Art Educator, Park Ridge, Chicago, Park Ridge, IL.
2001-2010. Scenic Artist, NYC, NY and Chicago, IL.
2021-Present. Independent Artist and Art Educator, J.A.Taylor Art, Elmhurst, IL.
2021-Present. K-12 Content Specialist, The Art of Education University, remote position.
2010-2020. High School Art Educator, Park Ridge, Chicago, Park Ridge, IL.
2001-2010. Scenic Artist, NYC, NY and Chicago, IL.
exhibitions
2020. Group Exhibition, Chicagoland 4x5 Exhibition, Educator Exhibition, Oswego, IL
2019. Group Exhibition, Chicagoland 4x5 Exhibition, Educator Exhibition, Oswego, IL
2018. Group Exhibition, Chicagoland 4x5 Exhibition, Educator Exhibition, Oswego, IL
2017. Group Exhibition, Illinois High School Art Exhibition, Educator Exhibition, Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago, IL
2017. Group Exhibition, Chicagoland 4x5 Exhibition, Educator Exhibition, Oswego, IL
2017. Group Exhibition, Naperville Art Educator Exhibition, Naperville Art League, Naperville, IL
2016. Group Exhibition, Illinois High School Art Exhibition, Educator Exhibition, Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago, IL
2016. Group Exhibition, Chicagoland 4x5 Exhibition, Oswego, IL
2016. Group Exhibition, Educator Exhibition, University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL, 2016
2015. Group Exhibition, Illinois High School Art Exhibition, Educator Exhibition, Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago, IL
2015. Group Exhibition, Educator Exhibition, Naperville Art League, Naperville, IL
2009. Group Exhibition, William Hill Gallery, Chicago, IL
2002. Group Exhibition, Senior Thesis Exhibition, University of Iowa, IA
2019. Group Exhibition, Chicagoland 4x5 Exhibition, Educator Exhibition, Oswego, IL
2018. Group Exhibition, Chicagoland 4x5 Exhibition, Educator Exhibition, Oswego, IL
2017. Group Exhibition, Illinois High School Art Exhibition, Educator Exhibition, Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago, IL
2017. Group Exhibition, Chicagoland 4x5 Exhibition, Educator Exhibition, Oswego, IL
2017. Group Exhibition, Naperville Art Educator Exhibition, Naperville Art League, Naperville, IL
2016. Group Exhibition, Illinois High School Art Exhibition, Educator Exhibition, Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago, IL
2016. Group Exhibition, Chicagoland 4x5 Exhibition, Oswego, IL
2016. Group Exhibition, Educator Exhibition, University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL, 2016
2015. Group Exhibition, Illinois High School Art Exhibition, Educator Exhibition, Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago, IL
2015. Group Exhibition, Educator Exhibition, Naperville Art League, Naperville, IL
2009. Group Exhibition, William Hill Gallery, Chicago, IL
2002. Group Exhibition, Senior Thesis Exhibition, University of Iowa, IA
juried fine art events
2021. Ravenswood Art Walk, Chicago, IL
2021. Long Beach Art in the Park, Long Beach, IN
2021. Chesterton Art Fair, Chesterton, IN
2003. WomanMade Gallery, Around the Coyote, Chicago, IL
2021. Long Beach Art in the Park, Long Beach, IN
2021. Chesterton Art Fair, Chesterton, IN
2003. WomanMade Gallery, Around the Coyote, Chicago, IL
awards
2020. 3rd Place, Chicagoland 4x5 Exhibition, Oswego, IL
2019. 1st Place: Lew Hubbard Memorial Award, Chicagoland 4x5 Exhibition, Oswego, IL
2017. Honorable Mention, Chicagoland 4x5 Exhibition, Oswego, IL
2001. Arnie Gillette Scholarship, University of Iowa, IA
2000. Arnie Gillette Scholarship, University of Iowa, IA
1998. Distinguished Artist Award, Hope College, M
2019. 1st Place: Lew Hubbard Memorial Award, Chicagoland 4x5 Exhibition, Oswego, IL
2017. Honorable Mention, Chicagoland 4x5 Exhibition, Oswego, IL
2001. Arnie Gillette Scholarship, University of Iowa, IA
2000. Arnie Gillette Scholarship, University of Iowa, IA
1998. Distinguished Artist Award, Hope College, M
podcasts
2021. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 290: Breaking Down the AP Portfolios (Part 2).
2021. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 289: Breaking Down the AP Portfolios (Part 1).
2021. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 288: Strategies for Defusing and Deescalating Behaviors with Janet Taylor and Christine Cusack.
2021. Everyday Art Room, The Art of Education University, hosted by Nic Hahn. Episode 206: Exploring the National Standards: Create.
2021. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 276: Assessment versus Grading.
2021. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 258: Continuing PD Throughout the Year.
2021. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 249: Supporting SEL Through Assessment and Choice.
2020. Who ArtEd? hosted by Kyle Wood. Episode 40: Njideka Akunyili Crosby.
2020. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 231: A Chance to Rethink Art Education for the Better
2020. #K12ArtChat, The Creativity Department, hosted by Matt and Laura Grundler. Season 2, Episode 14: What does Choice really look like?
2021. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 289: Breaking Down the AP Portfolios (Part 1).
2021. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 288: Strategies for Defusing and Deescalating Behaviors with Janet Taylor and Christine Cusack.
2021. Everyday Art Room, The Art of Education University, hosted by Nic Hahn. Episode 206: Exploring the National Standards: Create.
2021. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 276: Assessment versus Grading.
2021. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 258: Continuing PD Throughout the Year.
2021. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 249: Supporting SEL Through Assessment and Choice.
2020. Who ArtEd? hosted by Kyle Wood. Episode 40: Njideka Akunyili Crosby.
2020. Art Ed Radio, The Art of Education University, hosted by Tim Bogatz. Episode 231: A Chance to Rethink Art Education for the Better
2020. #K12ArtChat, The Creativity Department, hosted by Matt and Laura Grundler. Season 2, Episode 14: What does Choice really look like?
publications
2020-Present. The Art of Education University. Over 65 articles for the AOEU Magazine.
2021. Creative Ed-ventures in Online Teaching and Learning, UK. Creative Academic Magazine #19,
Teaching in a Pandemic: Focus on Creative Thinking.
2019. National Art Education Association, Choice Interest Group. Discourse or Discouragement? Teaching Art among Philosophical Stigmas
2021. Creative Ed-ventures in Online Teaching and Learning, UK. Creative Academic Magazine #19,
Teaching in a Pandemic: Focus on Creative Thinking.
2019. National Art Education Association, Choice Interest Group. Discourse or Discouragement? Teaching Art among Philosophical Stigmas
speaking engagements
2022. PRO Facilitator, The Art of Education University, Online. Designing Assessments.
2021. Guest Speaker, Northeastern University, Chicago, IL. Understanding Teaching and Learning for ALL Students.
2021. Presentation Speaker, The NOW Conference, The Art of Education University, Virtual Conference. 7 Tips for Better Assessment.
2021. PRO Facilitator, The Art of Education University, Online. Elevating Learning through Effective Questioning Strategies.
2021. Presentation Speaker, The NOW Conference, The Art of Education University, Virtual Conference. Exactly What is a Growth Portfolio?
2020. Panel Discussion, Art Educators of New Jersey, Virtual Conference. Supporting Students in AP Art and Design.
2020. Presentation Speaker, Art Educators of New Jersey, Virtual Conference. Emergency eLearning: Going Remote with Choice.
2020. Presentation Speaker, Art Educators of New Jersey, Virtual Conference. Creating a Studio Environment: How to Implement Choice to Develop an Artistic Culture.
2020. Presentation Speaker with Matt Milkowski, Art Educators of New Jersey, Virtual Conference. Debunking the Dichotomy: Lessons that build a balanced curriculum.
2020. Presentation Speaker with Jeanne Bjork, Wisconsin Art Education Association, Virtual Conference. Beyond Grades: Using Authentic Assessment to Empower Artistic Voice.
2020. PRO Facilitator, The Art of Education University, Online. Planning for Choice at the High School Level.
2020. PRO Facilitator with Matt Milkowski, The Art of Education University, Online. Bringing New Life to Old Lessons.
2020. PRO Facilitator with Matt Milkowski, The Art of Education University, Online. Crafting your Teaching Philosophy.
2020. Presentation Speaker with Matt Milkowski, The NOW Conference, The Art of Education University, Virtual Conference. 10 Tips in 10 Minutes: Surefire Strategies to Support your AP Students.
2020. Keynote Speaker with Matt Milkowski, Cobb County, GA. Debunking the Dichotomy: Building a Balanced Curriculum.
2020. Workshop with Matt Milkowski, Cobb County, GA. Teaching with a Twist: Innovative Tweaks to Transform your Traditional Lessons.
2020. Webinar, National Art Education Association, Creating a Studio Environment: How to Implement Choice to Develop an Artistic Culture.
2020. Presentation Speaker, National Art Education Association, Virtual Conference. Emergency eLearning: Going Remote with Choice.
2019. Webinar with Matt Milkowski, Illinois Art Education Association. Teaching with a Twist: Innovative Tweaks to Transform your Traditional Lesson Plans.
2019. Presentation Speaker, Illinois Art Education Conference, The Q Center, St. Charles, IL. Creating a Studio Environment: How to Implement Choice to Develop an Artistic Culture.
2019. Presentation Speaker with Matt Milkowski, Illinois Art Education Conference, The Q Center, St. Charles, IL. Teaching with a Twist: Innovative Tweaks to Transform your Traditional Lesson Plans.
2019. Presentation Speaker & Panel Discussion, Pre-conference, National Art Education Association, Boston, MA. Break it Down: How to Plan for Choice/TAB.
2019. Presentation Speaker, National Art Education Association, Boston, MA. Creating a Studio Environment: How to Implement Choice to Develop an Artistic Culture.
2019. Presentation Speaker with Matt Milkowski, National Art Education Association, Boston, MA. Teaching with a Twist: Innovative Tweaks to Transform your Traditional Lesson Plans.
2019. Presentation Speaker with Janell Matas and Matt Milkowski, National Art Education Association, Boston, MA. Little Fish, Big Pond: Practical Advice for New and Experienced Teachers to Launch your Career.
2018. Presentation Speaker, Illinois Art Education Association, Illinois State University, Normal, IL. Challenge your students to THINK! Turn Structured Projects into Building Blocks for Student-Driven Artwork.
2018. Presentation Speaker with Matt Milkowski, Illinois Art Education Association, Illinois State University, Normal, IL. Debunking the Dichotomy: Lessons that build a balanced curriculum.
2018. Presentation Speaker, National Art Education Association, Seattle, WA. Challenge your students to THINK! Turn Structured Projects into Building Blocks for Student-Driven Artwork.
2018. Presentation Speaker with Matt Milkowski, National Art Education Association, Seattle, WA. Debunking the Dichotomy: Lessons that Build a Balanced Curriculum.
2018. Presentation Speaker, DuPage County, IL. Challenge your students to THINK! Turn Structured Projects into Building Blocks for Student-Driven Artwork.
2018. Presentation Speaker with Nicholas Janssen, Naperville, IL. Maintaining Relationships in Practical Ways.
2017. Presentation Speaker with Anna Kraftson, National Art Education Association, New York City, NY. Engage, Excite, Elicit! Using Video to Broadcast Artists’ Learning.
2016. Presentation Speaker, Naperville, IL. You Want Me to put the What, Where? Using video to Elicit Feedback in Performance-Based Classrooms.
2015. Presentation Speaker with Matt Milkowski, National Art Education Association, New Orleans, LA. Thinking Twice about Sketchbook Design: A Curriculum Lifeline.
2014. Presentation Speaker, DuPage County, IL. Rethinking the Sketchbook: A Curriculum Lifeline.
2008. Guest Speaker, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL.
2007. Guest Speaker and Panel Discussion, Cobalt Studios, White Lake, NY.
2021. Guest Speaker, Northeastern University, Chicago, IL. Understanding Teaching and Learning for ALL Students.
2021. Presentation Speaker, The NOW Conference, The Art of Education University, Virtual Conference. 7 Tips for Better Assessment.
2021. PRO Facilitator, The Art of Education University, Online. Elevating Learning through Effective Questioning Strategies.
2021. Presentation Speaker, The NOW Conference, The Art of Education University, Virtual Conference. Exactly What is a Growth Portfolio?
2020. Panel Discussion, Art Educators of New Jersey, Virtual Conference. Supporting Students in AP Art and Design.
2020. Presentation Speaker, Art Educators of New Jersey, Virtual Conference. Emergency eLearning: Going Remote with Choice.
2020. Presentation Speaker, Art Educators of New Jersey, Virtual Conference. Creating a Studio Environment: How to Implement Choice to Develop an Artistic Culture.
2020. Presentation Speaker with Matt Milkowski, Art Educators of New Jersey, Virtual Conference. Debunking the Dichotomy: Lessons that build a balanced curriculum.
2020. Presentation Speaker with Jeanne Bjork, Wisconsin Art Education Association, Virtual Conference. Beyond Grades: Using Authentic Assessment to Empower Artistic Voice.
2020. PRO Facilitator, The Art of Education University, Online. Planning for Choice at the High School Level.
2020. PRO Facilitator with Matt Milkowski, The Art of Education University, Online. Bringing New Life to Old Lessons.
2020. PRO Facilitator with Matt Milkowski, The Art of Education University, Online. Crafting your Teaching Philosophy.
2020. Presentation Speaker with Matt Milkowski, The NOW Conference, The Art of Education University, Virtual Conference. 10 Tips in 10 Minutes: Surefire Strategies to Support your AP Students.
2020. Keynote Speaker with Matt Milkowski, Cobb County, GA. Debunking the Dichotomy: Building a Balanced Curriculum.
2020. Workshop with Matt Milkowski, Cobb County, GA. Teaching with a Twist: Innovative Tweaks to Transform your Traditional Lessons.
2020. Webinar, National Art Education Association, Creating a Studio Environment: How to Implement Choice to Develop an Artistic Culture.
2020. Presentation Speaker, National Art Education Association, Virtual Conference. Emergency eLearning: Going Remote with Choice.
2019. Webinar with Matt Milkowski, Illinois Art Education Association. Teaching with a Twist: Innovative Tweaks to Transform your Traditional Lesson Plans.
2019. Presentation Speaker, Illinois Art Education Conference, The Q Center, St. Charles, IL. Creating a Studio Environment: How to Implement Choice to Develop an Artistic Culture.
2019. Presentation Speaker with Matt Milkowski, Illinois Art Education Conference, The Q Center, St. Charles, IL. Teaching with a Twist: Innovative Tweaks to Transform your Traditional Lesson Plans.
2019. Presentation Speaker & Panel Discussion, Pre-conference, National Art Education Association, Boston, MA. Break it Down: How to Plan for Choice/TAB.
2019. Presentation Speaker, National Art Education Association, Boston, MA. Creating a Studio Environment: How to Implement Choice to Develop an Artistic Culture.
2019. Presentation Speaker with Matt Milkowski, National Art Education Association, Boston, MA. Teaching with a Twist: Innovative Tweaks to Transform your Traditional Lesson Plans.
2019. Presentation Speaker with Janell Matas and Matt Milkowski, National Art Education Association, Boston, MA. Little Fish, Big Pond: Practical Advice for New and Experienced Teachers to Launch your Career.
2018. Presentation Speaker, Illinois Art Education Association, Illinois State University, Normal, IL. Challenge your students to THINK! Turn Structured Projects into Building Blocks for Student-Driven Artwork.
2018. Presentation Speaker with Matt Milkowski, Illinois Art Education Association, Illinois State University, Normal, IL. Debunking the Dichotomy: Lessons that build a balanced curriculum.
2018. Presentation Speaker, National Art Education Association, Seattle, WA. Challenge your students to THINK! Turn Structured Projects into Building Blocks for Student-Driven Artwork.
2018. Presentation Speaker with Matt Milkowski, National Art Education Association, Seattle, WA. Debunking the Dichotomy: Lessons that Build a Balanced Curriculum.
2018. Presentation Speaker, DuPage County, IL. Challenge your students to THINK! Turn Structured Projects into Building Blocks for Student-Driven Artwork.
2018. Presentation Speaker with Nicholas Janssen, Naperville, IL. Maintaining Relationships in Practical Ways.
2017. Presentation Speaker with Anna Kraftson, National Art Education Association, New York City, NY. Engage, Excite, Elicit! Using Video to Broadcast Artists’ Learning.
2016. Presentation Speaker, Naperville, IL. You Want Me to put the What, Where? Using video to Elicit Feedback in Performance-Based Classrooms.
2015. Presentation Speaker with Matt Milkowski, National Art Education Association, New Orleans, LA. Thinking Twice about Sketchbook Design: A Curriculum Lifeline.
2014. Presentation Speaker, DuPage County, IL. Rethinking the Sketchbook: A Curriculum Lifeline.
2008. Guest Speaker, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL.
2007. Guest Speaker and Panel Discussion, Cobalt Studios, White Lake, NY.