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Past PRESENTATIONS

I love to share my passion for art education with others. If you are interested in having me present to your group, please contact me.
 PAST PRESENTATIONS & TRAININGS
  • “Writing Visual Arts Curriculum”
    EducationPlus, October 2019
  • “Introduction to the New Missouri Visual Art Standards”
    EducationPlus, October 2019
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  • “Teaching for Artistic Literacy with the New Missouri Fine Arts Standards" 
    Mehlville School District, August 2019
  • “What's Next? Missouri Fine Arts Grade Level Expectations Update”
    MAEA Spring Conference, Spring 2019
  • “2019 Contemporary Curriculum Slam,”
    MAEA Spring Conference, Spring 2019
  • "The Perfect Escape: Using Gamified Learning to Design an Integrated Break-out Art Experience"
    2019 NAEA National Convention, Boston, Spring 2019
  • "Progress in Process: Teaching for Artistic Literacy & Studio Habits with the New National Visual Arts Standards"
    Parkway School District,  October 2018
  • “No Teacher Should Be an Island: Writing Art Curriculum,”
    MAEA Spring Conference, Spring 2018
  • “2018 Contemporary Curriculum Slam,”
    MAEA Spring Conference, Spring 2018
  • “School for Art Leaders Cohort - Uploading My Leadership Voice,”
    2018 NAEA National Convention, Seattle, Spring 2018
  • “School for Art Leaders at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Super Session,”
    2018 NAEA National Convention, Seattle, Spring 2018
  • “Assessment in Art,”
    Rock Bridge High School, Columbia Public Schools, October 2017
  • “What Does the Future Hold for Art Education in Missouri?,”
    MAEA Fall Conference, Fall 2017
  • “What is Going On in the Picture? An Introduction to Visual Thinking Strategies,”
    Francis Howell School District, TEACHfest, September 2017
  • “Opening New Doors: Teaching for Artistic Literacy with the New National Visual Art Standards,”
    Pattonville School District, September 2017
  • “Coffee and Conversation: How to Give Your Best Interview,”
    MAEA Spring Conference, Spring 2017
  • “2017 Contemporary Curriculum Slam,”
    MAEA Spring Conference, Spring 2017
  • “What is Going On in the Picture? An Introduction to Visual Thinking Strategies,”
    Francis Howell School District, TEACHfest, September 2016
  • “Leading the Way: Fulfilling Significance in Visual Arts Instruction,”
    2016 NAEA National Convention, Chicago, Spring 2016
  • “Art Curriculum Design for the 21st Century,”
    MAEA Spring Conference, Spring 2016
  • “2016 Contemporary Curriculum Slam,”
    MAEA Spring Conference, Spring 2016
  • “Teaching for Artistic Literacy with the National Visual Arts Standard,”
    MAEA Spring Conference, Spring 2016
  • “2015 Contemporary Curriculum Slam,”
    MAEA Spring Conference, Spring 2015
  • “Death to the Cookie Cutter,”
    MAEA Spring Conference, Spring 2015
  • “Moving Forward: The New National Core Art Standards,”
    Fort Zumwalt School District, March 2015
  • “Beyond the Cookie Cutter: Meaningful Making from K – 16,”
    2015 NAEA National Convention, Spring 2015
  • “2014 Contemporary Curriculum Slam,”
    MAEA Spring Conference, Spring 2014
  • “Digital Media in the Art Classroom,”
    MAEA Spring Conference, Spring 2014
  • “What’s the Big Idea?”
    MAEA Spring Conference, Spring 2012
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