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​
• “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