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EDUCATION
B.S.: Art Education, 1973, The Florida State University
M.S.: Art Education, 1993, The Florida State University
Ph.D.: Art Education, The Florida State University (anticipated 2007)
Gifted Education Certification, 1984, The Florida State University and Florida A&M University

PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
2001-present: Director of Education, Harn Museum of Art
1999- 2001: Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Florida
Responsibilities: Full time faculty in Art Education Area in the School of Art and Art History teaching courses for art education majors and elementary education majors; supervision of student teachers; faculty advisor for Student Chapter of National Art Education Association
2000: Adjunct Professor, University of West Florida, Pensacola Florida Institute for Art Education, Teacher In-service Course, Summer term
1995-1999: National Program Manager, Very Special Arts Headquarters, Washington, DC
Responsibilities: Oversee all aspects of national program management for Start with the Arts and Arts for all programs
1986-1991: Art Department Chair and Art Teacher, grades 6-9, Meigs Middle School, Okaloosa District School System
Responsibilities: Teach art classes, including at-risk, ESOL and EH students; order materials and textbooks; conduct annual school and district exhibits; University of West Florida intern supervision
1991-present: Faculty, Florida Institute for Art Education
Responsibilities: Conduct intensive teacher training summer workshops on Discipline-Based Art Education (DBAE) in school districts throughout Florida
1973-1986: Art Teacher, grades K-5, Leon District School System
Responsibilities: Teach art classes, including Educable Mentally Retarded, Gifted, Emotionally Handicapped, and Specific Learning Disability students; coordinate art curriculum with classroom teachers; order materials and resources; conduct art exhibits; Florida State University intern supervision

NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Beta Reviewer ArtsEdNet: Getty Center for Education and the Arts, 1996.
Participate by using and evaluating the first on-line version of the Getty web site.
National Review and Evaluation Committee: Getty Center for Education and the Arts, for proposed "Creating and Beyond" Publication, 1994. Review extensive materials submitted by 16 school districts to be included in planned publication, conduct on-site evaluations of two finalist school districts.
DBAE program.

PUBLICATIONS
"Art for the Pre-K Exceptional Child" Co-author of a book chapter that seeks consensus in theory and best practices in art and early special education, aimed at pre-and veteran educators. To be published by National Art Education Association. In development, 2002.
"Express Diversity!" Contributing writer of a curriculum resource which utilizes the arts to identify the contributions to society by individuals with disabilities, providing educators with quality materials to honor diversity, perseverance and creativity; includes 5 art-based teaching modules, a classroom timeline, a bulletin board kit, video biography of Chuck Close, and bi-lingual parent information letters. Published by Very Special Arts National Office, 1998
"Young Children and The Arts: Making Creative Connections" Contributing writer to the Task Force Report on Children’s Learning and the Arts: Birth to Age Eight", an advocacy and informational document identifying examples of activities, programs, research, and resources that exemplify guiding principles of early childhood art education as defined by a consortium of over 55 organizations including the US Department of Education, the National Head Start Association, the National Endowment for the Arts. Published by the Arts Education Partnership, 1998

AWARDS/HONORS
VSA Ambassador, National Staff recognition, 1997
Friend of Art Education, Florida Art Education Association, 1996
50th Anniversary Scholar Nominee, National Gallery of Art, 1991
Fellowship, Florida Institute for Art Education, Summer 1988
Teacher of the Year, 1986, Sealey Elementary School, Tallahassee, Florida

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
National Art Education Association
Florida Art Education Association, Board of Directors
Arts Education Partnership
American Association of Museums
Florida Association of Museums