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2012/13Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, Colorado.
ART245, Metalsmithing & Jewelry, SPR2012
EDRM600, Basic Research Methods, SPR2013
1998 Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, Colorado. Teacher certification.
1992 M.A. Education, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho. Emphasis in elementary art
Independent research project developing Exploring Art, a K-5 art enrichment curriculum
1990 B.F.A., Magna Cum Laude, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho. Emphasis in painting
Independent research project on volunteer based elementary art program, and completion of the DBAE
Southwest Idaho Institute on Elementary Art Education in 1989. Selected for Phi Kappa Phi in 1990
Washington State University, Pullman, Washington. 1976-1980. General core curriculum classes
C U R R E N T P R O F E S S I O N A L I N V O L V E M E N T ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤
2000 - Present Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado. Art department Key Academic /advisor,
Instructor ART100, Senior Teaching Appointment. TILT Teaching Fellow, 2013, TILT Writing Fellow,
2012. Courses taught in Foundations and Art Education.
Celebrate Undergraduate Research and Creativity, Spring 2014 judge for both Art Exhibition
and Oral Presentations; Spring 2013 judge for Art Exhibition
Committee on Non-Tenure Track Faculty, Advisor Committee to Faculty Council, member
2013/2014, 2012/2013
Recipient of the The Institute for Learning & Teaching Reinvention Center Science of
Learning Course Development Competition, Spring 2014 (ART100)
U-Turn Student Navigator, Fall 2013
Year 2 @ CSU Participant
“True CSU Faculty Stories,” First Generation, Second year student-faculty meal program, Fall 2013
Member, Committee on Non-Tenure Track Faculty, advisory committee to Faculty Council
The Institute for Learning and Teaching Summer Professional Development Institute, “Critical
Thinking in Content Writing” presentation Summer 2013
Insights from Faculty Panel, Summer/Spring Preview 20011, 2012, 2013
Senior Teaching Appointment, Department of Art, 2012, 2013
Colorado Department of Higher Education, 60/60 Faculty to Faculty Art History & Studio Art
sessions 2011, 2012, 2013
Cermack Awards Committee, 2013, 2014
Residence Life Advisory Board
CSU Advising Training Sessions, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013
Natalie Selden Barnes G100 Visual Art Building
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1770
970-491-6774
CSU Pet Night participant, 2011, 2012, 2013
“Table host,” 29th Annual First Generation Award Recognition Celebration
The Institute for Learning and Teaching 2013 Summer Conference, “Critical Thinking in
Content Writing: Write-to-Learn Strategies for the Large Classroom”
Colorado Scholastics—Judge, Metalsmithing, Mixed Media, & Fashion Design
Currently adjunct instructor for ART100, Introduction to the Visual Arts since Fall 2009
Research Fellow, The Institute for Learning and Teaching (TILT), 2012, Writing Across the
Curriculum Research Proposal Award, $2200
Jack E Cermack Advising Award Recipient, 2012
The Institute for Learning and Teaching Summer Professional Development Institute, Writing
Strategies for the Large Classroom presentation
Proposal for ART100 Online Course, approved through committee, awaiting final approval
Annenberg Media graduate class portfolio grader (2008-present)
The Art of Teaching the Arts: A Workshop for High School
The Arts in Every Classroom: A Workshop for Elementary Teachers
Connecting With the Arts: A Workshop for Middle Grades Teachers
Represent CSU Department of Art for Colorado Council on Higher Education, Faculty to Faculty
BA Studio Art articulation session 2012, BA Art History articulation session 2011, 2012
Department of Art, Undergraduate Committee 2012
Department of Art, Curriculum Committee, 2012
Residential Learning Communities Advisory Board, 2012
Ongoing Research, CSU IRB approval, “Writing Strategies for the Large Classroom”
Represent CSU Department of Art College Board AP Colloquium 2012
College of Liberal Arts Adjunct Faculty Committee Chair
Adjunct instructor for ART496I, online/on-campus class with service learning component
Adjunct instructor for ART325/ART496I, integrated online/on-campus four-week summer class
Adjunct instructor for AR326, Art Education Studio
Adjunct instructor for EDUC466, Methods & Assessment K-12 Art
Adjunct instructor for EDUC493A Professional Relations Student Teacher Seminar
University supervisor for Art Education student teachers
Art Education Area Coordinator liaison with College of Education (2006-2008)
Carl H. Bimson Humanities Seminar: Mining the Museum for Social Commentary: A
Collaborative Approach to Professional Development, $11,000 grant, grant writer and
project facilitator
The Institute for Learning and Teaching Master Teacher Initiative luncheon presenter, Writing
Strategies for the Large Classroom: or, integration is not a four letter word, 2011, regular
attendee since 2001
Co-author, “Discourse of the Firetenders: Considering Contingent Faculty Through the Lens of
Activity Theory,” College English, March 2011
Invited speaker, CSU English Colloquium, 2010
Featured in Fall 2012 edition of GTPathways Newsletter
Completion of human subject research training through Research Integrity & Compliance Office
School of Education Colorado State Department of Education Review preparation committee
Develop and coordinate service-learning collaboration with Foothills Gateway project grant and
City of Fort Collins Adaptive Resources
Represented CSU Department of Art at CAEA Portfolio Days
CSU First Generation Faculty, table and reception host for student events, 2010, 2011, 2012
Regular presenter at Colorado Art Education Association fall conference (listed later)
Semi-regular presenter at National Art Education Association spring convention (listed later)
P R O F E S S I O N A L A C A D E M I C I N V O L V E M E N T ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤
2014 National Art Education Association, 2014 SummerVisions Washington D.C., July 2014
2013 EF Tours, Facilitator, EDUC591A, Workshop: Inquiry into China: Art, Culture & Education (course
development and facilitation)
2012 University of Northern Colorado, Facilitator, Center for Integrated Arts Education’s Leadership Institute
for Education In and Through the Arts”
Colorado State University, Master Teacher Initiative Luncheon Presenter, January 2012
2011 University of Northern Colorado, Facilitator, Center for Integrated Arts Education’s Leadership Institute
for Education In and Through the Arts”
2010 Colorado State University, Professional Development Workshop, Contingent Faculty
Survey Assessment Review, presenter
University of Northern Colorado integration workshop, panel presenter
2009 Colorado State University, INTD 336, Color
2008 Colorado State University, Carl H. Bimson Humanities Seminar: Mining the Museum for Social
Commentary: A Collaborative Approach to Professional Development, grant writer and
project facilitator
2007 University of Northern Colorado integration workshop, presenter
Colorado State University Writing Project Advanced Institute. Returning NWP Fellow
2005 Colorado State University Writing Project Young Writer’s Workshop. Presenter and facilitator
2004 Intel Teach to the Future, Master Technology Teacher Workshop, Colorado State University
Colorado State University Writing Project, Ft. Collins, Colorado. Returning NWP Fellow
2003 Colorado State University Writing Project, Ft. Collins, Colorado. Intensive summer institute
affiliated with the National Writing Project. Completed final layout for Summer Institute Anthology
2002 Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah. Workshop: Writing for Young Readers
Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, Colorado. Workshop: Poudre School District Summer
Standards Institute (assisted with Gifted & Talented Strand in 2001, participated in Art Strand
2000 and 1999)
Northern Colorado Staff Development Team, Center for Advanced Student Learning.
Poudre School District Differentiation Training Cadre, 2000 - 2002. (Adams State University)
2001 University of Colorado at Denver, Denver, Colorado. Workshop: Anne Frank Competition Teacher
Training, 1999, 2001
University of Northern Colorado, On-site in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Metal Foil Relief
1999 Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, Colorado. Workshop: Instruction (Designing a Home Page
on the Internet)
1998 University of Northern Colorado, Professional Development (Gifted & Talented Conference)
P R O F E S S I O N A L / K12 T E A C H I N G ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤
2000 - 2005 Blevins Junior High School, Photography, Crafts, Art & Mass Media Teacher
Ongoing responsibility for budget, supplies and photographic equipment; a display of 2D and 3D artwork; and served
on the technology committee. Served as mentor teacher for probationary Poudre School District teacher and CSU
PDS students. Cooperating teacher for CSU student teachers in 2001, 2002 and 2004. Worked on collaborative
projects with music, creative writing, drama, and history as well as a writing/darkroom project involving Photo II
students and 5th grade students from Johnson Elementary School.
Lessons and projects developed at Blevins have been presented at the Colorado Art Education Association
Conference; the National Association for Gifted Children Conference, the Colorado Gifted & Talented Association
State Conference, and district training for Gifted & Talented coordinators. Project articles have also been accepted for
publication by Gifted Child Today and Arts & Activities.
Designed personal web page that includes student work and lesson plans. Developed internet based research projects
for both Photo I and Photo II. Developed curriculum for an exploratory photography class for 7th grade students.
Students explored images in historical context, and through production activities including flip books and claymation;
computer and copy image manipulation, sunprints and photo mosaic compositions with pinhole images.
Developed timeline for filming of Friday Trivia in Mass Media; introduced the inclusion of publication media and
advertising; and was instrumental in changing the format from analog to digital technology.
Served on district interview team for Staff Development Trainer and Mentor Coordinator.
Created numerous Power Point Presentation tutorials to be used as introduction to new concepts/projects in the
classroom. These self-paced tutorials can be accessed via the school server and can be used as a test review or to
bring absent students up to date.
Student work has received recognition in both local and state competition. Submitted student work for Discovery
Center photo contest, students placed 1st, 3rd and 4th. Worked with student teacher and CSU Technology support
to develop and implement technology based project for Photo II students. Students integrated traditional
photographs, digital photographs and music to create iMovies for the Colorado Anne Frank Competition, students
placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in regional competition and 1st in state competition.
Co-recipient of 2002 AT&T Emerging Technology Award grant for collaborative project between photography
and social studies.
Received $1100 PTO mini-grant to purchase eMac for Mass Media digital video editing.
Received 2001 Community Foundation E3 Grant for collaborative project with Creative Writing and Drama
classes.
2001 proposal approved for graphics mini-computer lab. PTO mini-grants to purchase darkroom bags and
enlarging filters.
Received Community Foundation grants to fund field trips in 2003 and 2002.
1998 - 2000 Riffenburgh Elementary School, K-6 Art Teacher
Development of a diverse curriculum including a variety of two- and three-dimensional activities for each grade
level.
Developed and implemented a number of inter-disciplinary units.
Hosted Rob Work, Artist-in-Residence from the Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art.
Wrote and was funded for two PTO mini-grants.
Responsibility for ordering supplies and budget.
Display of student artwork throughout the school and periodic revision of educational visual art bulletin boards.
Design, uploading and maintenance of both the Art Room and Riffenburgh Web Pages.
Committee assignments: Gifted & Talented (chairman, 1999-2000); Guidance; Marketing; Discipline;
Articulation; Staff Development.
Student artwork exhibited at the Ft. Collins Museum of Contemporary Art “Power of Water” exhibit.
Student artwork exhibited at: Poudre School District Superintendent’s office; the Lincoln Center; Fort Collins
Historical Museum; Larimer County Courthouse; and Foothills Fashion Mall PSD Art Show.
Development of Riffenburgh Art Club for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students, activities included: production of two
ceramic artworks for the Riffenburgh library; cloth banners for the art room; block printing; and puzzle making.
Fund-raising activities for Art Club included holiday window painting for local businesses and hand-made
greeting cards sold through the school store.
Practicum site for Colorado State University art education students (school years) 1998-1999, 1999-2000.
Mentor for Lesher Junior High “Inquiry” Student, 1998-1999.
1998 - 1999 Riffenburgh Elementary School, Enrichment Program Facilitator
Worked with students K-6 on independent enrichment projects.
Facilitated math enrichment grant project.
Developed math enrichment activities for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students.
Implemented creative writing curriculum for students K-6.
Attended State Gifted & Talented Conference.
Presenter for Riffenburgh Gifted & Talented Programs, Riffenburgh Parent Night.
.
2000 and 1999 Enrichment in the Fort, Poudre School District Summer Enrichment Program.
More Than Mud Pies. A week-long exploration of clay for primary elementary children. Basic clay building
technquies from pinch pots to simple vessels.
Where Do Lines Hide in a Picture? Two classes, one for primary and one for intermediate students. Participants
expressed themselves in a variety of art mediums leading to the creation of a decorated three-piece wooden table
screen.
More Than Mud Pies...The Sequel. Intermediate elementary students practiced clay-building techniques and
combined them to create projects including bas relief and clay boxes.
S T U D E N T T E A C H I N G & P R A C T I C U M ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤
Conrad Ball Middle School, Student Teacher, 1/98-3/98
Taught grades 6, 7, and 8.
6th Grade Unit on Painting Techniques and Book Making.
7th Grade Units covering One- and Two-point Perspective, Illuminated Letter Design, and Clay Gargoyles and
Grotesques.
8th Grade Units covering Colored Pencil Techniques, Self-portraits, and Abstract Portraits.
Loaded kiln for firing.
Displayed student artwork.
Worked with Cooperative Learning Groups for art criticism and studio projects.
Extra-curricular after school art club.
Off-site Education Development Center Classroom Management Workshop.
Diverse student population (Emotionally Distrubed, Learning Disabled, Gifted & Talented).
Participated in art department and counceling meetings. Attended district art meeting.
Project assessment; entering grades in computer; completion of hexter grade scan sheets.
Interaction with counselors and parents regarding student concerns.
Participation in parent-teacher conferences.
Preparation of bulletin boards.
Cache laPoudre Elementary School, LaPorte, Colorado, 3/98-5/98, Student Teaching
Prepared lessons for students in grades K-6.
Worked with students on large 3D projects for district art show.
Helped set up district art show.
Worked with students one-on-one and in large and small groups.
Worked with a wide variety of art media including clay, assemblage, printmaking, drawing, acrylic painting,
watercolor painting, tempera painting, and oil pastels.
Rocky Mountain High School, Ft. Collins, Colorado, 9/97-12/97 PDS Practicum.
Taught and observed in 3D Design and Photography classes.
Constructivist Teaching Presentation for school in-service for teachers.
Designed and taught Sculpture I Unit on personal vessel.
Developed and taught interdisciplinary lesson connecting the Flood of ‘97 with events of the Great Depression.
Poudre High School, Ft. Collins, Colorado, 10/97-11/97 Interdisciplinary Social Studies/Art Project
Worked with high school history students in quilt-making prject.
Supervised high school students during museum visit and accompaning studio activity.
Beattie Elementary School, Ft. Collins, Colorado, 10/97-11/97 K-6 art Practicum
Worked with large groups, small groups, and individual students.
Developed and taught printing lesson.
R E L A T E D P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤
2014 Homestead National Monument Park Artist-in-Residence, Beatrice, Nebraska, July, 2014
Coalition for Contingent Academic Faculty International Conference, Summer 2014
2013 The Institute for Learning & Teaching, Course Redesign Competition Award, 2013
2012 The Institute for Learning & Teaching, Research Proposal Competition Award, 2012
College of Liberal Arts Adjunct Faculty Committee, Co-chair (2010-2011), Chair (2011-2012), Secretary
(2012-2013)
Colorado Commission on Higher Education, Faculty-to-Faculty Articulation studio art workshop
Artistic Abilities, Vice-Chair, Board of Directors (Non-profit established 2008/2009)
American Association of University Professors, New Faculty Majority 2012 Summit attendee, January
Master Teacher Initiative presentations, regular attendee
Colorado Art Education Association, Fall conference program book coordinator. Presenter, Writing
Strategies for the Large Classroom
2011 Colorado State University English Colloquium invited speaker
Colorado Commission on Higher Education, Faculty-to-Faculty Articulation art history workshop
National Art Education Association, Presenter, From Service Learning to Community Service
Colorado Art Education Association, Fall conference program book coordinator. Presenter, Writing
Strategies for the Large Classroom
2010 College of Liberal Arts Adjunct Faculty Committee, Co-chair
Poudre School District Arts Integration Team
Colorado Art Education Association, Fall conference program book coordinator. Presenter, Peace,
Love, and the Road to Mass Media, From Pop Art to Pop Tarts
2009 College of Liberal Arts Adjunct Faculty Committee, Exhibition coordinator
Poudre School District Arts Integration Team
Artistic Abilities, Vice-Chair, Board of Directors (Non-profit established 2008/2009)
National Art Education Association, Minneapolis, MN. Presenter. Mining the Museum for Cultural
Commentary: A Collaborative Approach to Professional Development
2008 Poudre School District Art Show, Scholarship Juror
Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art, Education Committee since 2006. Masks for MOCA Exhibit
education committee member, 2007
Colorado Art Education Association. President-elect
2007 National Art Education Association, New York, NY. Presenter. Relevant Writing in the Art Room.
Colorado Art Education Association. Beginning Spring 2000. Editor, COLLAGE Magazine,
three time National Award Winner
2006 Colorado Art Education Association High School Portfolio Days. Rocky Mountain College of Art
& Design
Colorado Art Education Association Conference, Presenter. Writing in the Artroom
2005 Poudre School District “Whole Child Curriculum” television program Visual Arts guest panelist
Frank Shaffer Publications consultant, introduction for Elementary Art Curriculum guide
Poudre School District District In-service Facilitator. “Differentiation: Questioning Strategies
and Tiered Lessons.” January, 2005
Colorado Art Education Association, Presenter. Pairing Hearts for Making Art
Poudre School District “Online” Technology show guest panelist
2004 National Art Education Association, Denver, CO. Presenter. Quiltmaking in the Photo Room.
Poudre School District District In-service Facilitator. “Writing in the Artroom” February, 2004
Arts Alive Fort Collins, Education Committee member
2003 Colorado State University/Colorado Council for Higher Education review committee. Assigned to
review the art education teacher licensure program for compliance with “No Child Left Behind”
Colorado Art Education Association Conference, Presenter. Using Photography to Introduce
History. Presentation outlined collaborative project funded through AT& T Emerging Technology
grant
2002 National Association for Gifted Children Conference, Presenter. Exploring Tableaux Vivant and
Photogram Quilts. Differentiated lesson plans, worksheets, historical perspective and power point
presentations on cd rom provided for attendees
Colorado Art Education Association Conference, Presenter. Writing for Collage, Still A Novice
After All These Years, and Photogram Quilts, A Hands-On Workshop
BOCES Center for Advanced Student Learning Showcase, Presenter.
Differentiated lesson plans prepared on cd rom and presented: Creating a Photogram Quilt, Using
iMovie for Differentiation, Photogram Books
Poudre School District Gifted & Talented Workshop, Presenter, Using iMovie for Differentiation..
Developing a differentiated lesson plan for junior high students integrating social studies, technology
and photography
Odyssey of the Mind judge, 200l, 2002, 2003, 2011
2001 Colorado Art Education Association State Conference. Presenter, From Student Teaching to
Teaching Students
Colorado Council International Reading Association State Conference. Presenter, Collaborative
Lesson: No Time for Bookmaking? Share the Fun. Bookmaking project integrating curriculum from the
classroom, to the computer lab, to the art room
Colorado Gifted & Talented Association State Conference. Presenter, Collaborative Lesson: American
Artists Project from Hyperstudio to Hands-On Studio
2000 Colorado Art Education Association State Conference. Presenter, Collaborative Lesson:
American Artists Project from Hyperstudiov to Hands-On Studio; and Save Those Last Days of Art:
A Hands-on Art lesson for 6th Grade students
1999 Colorado Gifted & Talented Association State Conference. Exploring the Great Depression
Through the Eyes of an Artist. Presentation of high school lesson plan integrating art and history
1999 Boise State University Literacy Conference. Literacy, Arts and Learning: Crossing Boundaries.
Special Session presenter, family visual arts/literacy workshop
Idaho State Department of Education. Editing and proof-reading for the 5-12 Visual Arts Curriculum
Guide
1996 Adjunct faculty, Boise State University. Fall 1992-Fall 1996. Outstanding Faculty Nominee,
Associated Students of Boise State University 1994-95. AR 103 Introduction to Art: general visual arts
humanities course, enrollment of 130-190 students per class per semester. Co-published AR 103 study guide
in Spring of 1994. AR 321 Elementary School Art Methods: pre-service methods course with studio lab for
elementary and special education majors, 20-25 students per class per semester. Coordinated students
integrating art and science in children’s classes at the Discovery Center of Idaho. Also coordinated and
supervised students teaching elementary and middle school art classes in the public schools. Consulted with
Gifted & Talented Facilitator to develop a Visual Arts Curriculum for the Meridian School District. Assistant
faculty advisor, BSU National Art Education Association, 1993.
Discovery Center of Idaho 1996 da Vinci Day Camp. Developed and implemented five day (25
hour) integrated art and science camp for students ages 10 to 12. Designed art activities focusing on
art history and the science of art media. Students completed large wall mural (approximately 10’x38’)
in addition to exploring a variety of media through hands-on activities including petrogylphs, bas
relief sculpture, and plaster fresco.
Roster Artist, Idaho Commission on the Arts, 1994-1996 Arts in Education Roster. Modified residency,
Maxine Johnson Elementary, Parma, Idaho. February-April 1995, and January-March 1996. Worked with
grades K-5, completing two large and nine smaller mural projects with first through fifth grades.
Idaho Commission on the Arts, 1996 Governor’s Awards in the Arts panelist. Review and
present written evaluation for Arts Education Award
1996 Brown & Benchmark Publishing Co., comparative textbook review
Idaho State Department of Education, Editor and committee chair, Visual Arts Curriculum Guide
for Grades 6-12
Very Special Arts, board member 1994-1996. Representing Idaho at the Very Special Arts National
Conference, Washington D.C., March 1996. Participated in grant reviews and production of public
relations publications. Participated in programs for children with disabilities
1995 Garden City Library, Boise Opera Puppet Christmas production and puppet theater coordinator for
Summer Youth Program
Boise Art Museum, Colors and Chords Children’s Art Exhibit juror
Idaho Art Education Association, Ancillary board member 1993-1994, Newsletter editor.
Distinguished Service in the Profession Award, 1994
Arts for Idaho, board member, 1992-1996. Grant writing: Grants awarded from Idaho Commission on the
Arts, the U.S. West Foundation, and the Whittenburger Foundation
1994 Presenter, Idaho Art Education Association state conference, “Integrating Art into the Elementary
Curriculum,” October 1994, Pocatello
1994 Idaho Woodcarvers Guild Exhibit, juror representing Boise State University
1993 Presenter, Idaho Art Education Association state conference, “Effective Use of Art Prints in K-8,”
October, 1993, Boise
Presenter, Council for Exceptional Children, Gifted and Talented strand, state conference, “Gifted and
Talented Parent Panel, Legislative Issues,” October, Sun Valley
Meridian School District Task Force on Gifted and Talented Education, Development of Five-year plan
Presenter, Idaho Commission on the Arts, Arts in Education conference, “Artists and Educators:
Weaving a Common Language”
Professional inservice, Aberdeen School District, “Integrating Art History, Art Appreciation, and Art
Criticism with Art Production in the Elementary Classroom.”
1992 Program Consultant, Idaho Commission on the Arts, Arts in Education program.
Graduate Assistant, Boise State University. Reviewed proposed K-6 State of Idaho Elementary
Visual Art Guide; worked on Idaho Art Association Newsletter; Supervisor, Crayola Dream-Makers
Exhibit children’s art classes; developed and supervised independent research project for student needing on-
site AR 321 experience in lieu of on campus class; supervised AR 321 studio lab
Idaho State Department of Education Task Force on Gifted Education
1991 Boise site Hallmark-Kaleidoscope children’s art project, planning committee and day shift supervisor
Jury panelist, Idaho PTA “Reflections” Children’s Art Exhibit
Council for Exceptional Children, Gifted and Talented Keynote speaker “Putting a Face on Gifted
Students,” state conference, Sun Valley, Idaho
1990 Professional inservice, Emmett School District, teacher inservice training for Discipline Based Art
Education
1988 Visual Arts Consultant, Idaho Commission on the Arts, Discipline Based Art Education workshops
1987 - 1996
Developed Art Mom program at McMillan Elementary School, assisted development of similar programs
throughout Meridian School District. Involved volunteer recruitment, program organization, and training of
teachers and volunteers. Experience teaching art enrichment curriculum to grades K-5, including Special
Education and Gifted student populations.
A W A R D S / E X H I B I T I O N S / I L L U S T R A T I O N S ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤
2014 “Groundings,” Directions Gallery, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, August 2014
2013 “Two Trees Exhibition,” the Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, CO, April to May, 2013
“Unfinished Business,” Directions Gallery, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, May 2013
“Making Memories,” Alzheimer’s Association, Ft. Collins, CO
“Social Media,” Northbrook Public Library, Northbrook, IL
. 2012 “The Self Portrait Project,” May 2012, the Art House Coop, Brooklyn, NY
“Department of Art Faculty Exhibition,” June-September 2012, University Center for the Arts Art
Museum
“Colorado State University Art & Science Exhibition,” April, 2012, Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, CO
“Rethinking Girls,” Layout, illustrations and design, doctoral dissertation, Dr. Hilary Hughes-Decatur (now
at Virginia Commonwealth University), dissertation received the 2012 Illinois Distinguished Dissertation
Award in the Experimental Category
2011 “Cultural Crossroads Exhibition,” Winston-Salem, NC, October 2011
“Transcendence, The Magic of Glass,” Museum & Arts Center, Sequium, WA (piece accepted,
damaged in transit)
“TILT Art Exhibition,” Colorado State University, Spring, 2011
2010 “Conversations,” Three-woman show, Directions Gallery, Colorado State University, August
2009 “Second International Printmaking Juried Exhibit,, Leopoldo Carpinteyro Gallery of IMNRC Intituto
Mexicano Norteamericano de Relaciones Culturales, Monterry, NL Mexico. Fall 2009
“Colorado Art Education Association 2008 Juried Exhibition,” Cloyde Snook Gallery, Adams State
University, Alamosa, Colorado. March/April 2009
2008 “Patriotism: The Last Refuge,” Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art, Fort Collins, Colorado,
July - September 2008
“Seventh Annual Art Source Gallery National Juried Art Exhibit,” Boise, Idaho, June 2008
“Montana Interpretations Show 2008,” Butte Copper City Artists, The Clark Chateau, Butte, Montana,
June 2008
“Memories in the Making,” Alzheimer’s Foundation Art Palette Auction. May 2008
“2nd Annual Oregon Ink Spot Print Exchange,” Eastern Oregon University, La Grande, Oregon, 2008
“Natural Beauty,” Sixth Street Gallery, Vancouver, WA. April 2008
“See the West Like a Local,” 2008 Denver International Airport Art Program Exhibition,
April 2008 - January 2009
“CSU Art & Science Exhibition,” Curfman Gallery, Lory Student Center, Colorado State University,
March 2008
“Women’s History Month: Relics & Remembrances,” Online Finalist, Women’s History Month 2008,
Reflect-arts, Inc., New York, NY
“Celebrating Women: Their Strength and Vision National Women’s Art Exhibition,” Idaho State
University, Pocatello, Idaho. March 2008
“Colorado Art Education Association 2008 Juried Exhibition,” Cloyde Snook Gallery, Adams State
University, Alamosa, Colorado. March/April 2008
2007 “Evergreen Art Open I,” Center for the Arts, Evergreen, Colorado. May, 2007
“Celebrating Women: Their Strength and Vision National Women’s Art Exhibition,” Idaho State
University, Pocatello, Idaho. March 2007
“Desire,” Second Annual Women’s Art Show, University of Colorado at Boulder. March 2007
“Masks for MOCA,” Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art, Fort Collins, Colorado. February/March
2007
2006 “Exploring New Media, New Ideas and Contemporary Issues” Juried Exhibition. Emerging Artists, Fort
Collins Museum of Contemporary Art, September 2006
“The Noun Exhibit“ Juried Exhibition. University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Contemporary
Gallery. August 2006
“Year of the Woman” Juried Exhibition, Second place. Fort Collins Museum, Colorado. August 2006
“34th Annual National Photo Exhibition,” Larson Gallery, Yakima, Washington. April 2006
2005 Bas Bleu Art Educator Exhibit, January 2005
Colorado Art Education Association Exhibit, Denver, Colorado, March 2005
2004 Abilene Writer’s Guild 2004 Contest, Honorable mention Children’s Story and Memoir
National Art Education Association, Newsletter Excellence, Honorable Mention Award received
in 2004, 2002, 2001, and 2000
Colorado Art Education Association Exhibit, Denver, Colorado, March 2004
2003 Colorado Art Education Association, Distinguished Service in the Profession
Sears-Trostel Woodcarving Show, Third place award, novice sculpture
Colorado State University Faculty Art Exhibit
Blevins Junior High School, Created mural paintings for library
1999 Fort Collin Rotary Public Education Teacher of the Month, December 1999
1999 Logo/tee-shirt design, Cameron Project, Hewlett Packard, Summer 1999
1997 Take Back the Night logo & tee-shirt design, Colorado State University, Campus Women’s Alliance,
April 1997
Planned Parenthood Benefit Auction, Spring 1997
1995 Boise Family Magazine, September 1995 issue, cover illustration
Outstanding Faculty Nominee, Associated Students of Boise State University,
1994-95
Dia de los Muertos Exhibit, Altar, November 1995, Boise State University
“Points of Departure” three women show, January 1995, Boise State University
Boise State University Faculty Show, January 1993, 1994, 1995
1994 Idaho Art Education Association, Distinguished Service in the Profession, October 1994
Boise Family Magazine, September 1994 issue, cover illustration
Gallery by the Lake, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Premiere group show exhibit, July 1994
Boise State University President’s Office, 1993, 1994
1993 Discovery Center of Idaho Dinomation Exhibit, 8’x22’ mural, September 1993
Idaho Post Falls Register Boise State University Faculty Exhibit, October 1993
Finalist, Idaho-Basque Cultural Exchange Exhibit, studio visit, June 1993
1992 Focus magazine illustration, Spring 1992
“Coming of Age” one woman graduate show. April 1992, Boise State University
C O L L E C T I O N S ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤
Private and corporate collections in Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Colorado, California, and
Maryland. Works displayed in public locations include the Riffenburgh Elementary School, Discovery Center
of Idaho, the Garden City Library, McMillan Elementary School and Blevins Junior High School.
P U B L I C A T I O N S ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤
College English, Vol. 73, No. 4, March 2011 (co-author)
“Discourse of the Firetenders: Considering Contingent Faculty through the Lens of Activity Theory
Art Education The Journal of the National Art Education Association
“Hands-On Writing: An Alternative Approach to Understanding Art” May 2009
Journeys
“Legend of the Bear Court Babes” March/April 2008
“How to Feed A Vegan” November/December 2006
Arts & Activities
“Embracing New Technology” September 2006
Gifted Child Today, “Exploring Tableaux Vivant: An Integrated Approach to Interpretation.
Winter 2005. Co-author
Fort Collins Coloradoan.
“Creativity is Standard of Excellence for Country,” 3/24/2006
“Art Helps Students Understand Their Internal World,” 3/28/2004
“Box Opens Minds to New Ideas,” 9/11/2002
“Wet Cement” 2003 Anthology, Colorado State University Writing Project
COLLAGE, Colorado Art Education Association state publication.
“Biography of Two Trees,” Spring 2013
“CSU Art Department Overview,” Fall 2012
“Integration is not a Four Letter Word,” Spring 2010
“Elementary Lesson Plan: Artists Trading Cards Help Show Who We Are,” Fall 2006
“The Fine Art of Sharing Art,” Spring 2006
“A Peaceful Voice,” Fall 2005
“Changing Times, Changing Technology,” Spring 2003
“Building a Case for Integration,” Spring 2002
“Denver’s Own Art Odyssey,” Fall 2001
“Standards, Not the Evil Twin to Creativity,” Summer 2001
“Spirit People — Lesson Plan,” Summer 2001
“Little Buildings, Big Message,” Winter 2001
“Healing Arts….An Essential Element,” Spring 2000
“Reflections of a New Teacher,” Winter 2000
Idaho Art Education Association Sketchpad, editor and news writer, from 1993-1995
Boise Family Magazine: “Make it Together, Paper-craft for Parents and Kids” October 1995
“Colors and Chords, Children’s Art in Boise” April 1995
“Wrap Up the Holidays with Homemade Giftwrap” December 1994
“Nurturing the Creative Child” September 1994
“Getting Ready for a Safe Family Ride” May 1994
“Art in the Classroom” January 1994
“On My Honor....Scouting” November 1993
“Meridian Pioneers Challenge Program” October 1993
Gifted Child Today, “Insights on Parenting” March/April 1993
Idaho TAG Newsletter, Spring 1993
Idaho Art Association Newsletter, Winter 1993, Spring 1992
Meridian School District Newsletter, Spring 1990
C O N F E R E N C E S / C O N V E N T I O N S ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤
National Art Education Association annual convention, 2014, 2011,
Colorado Art Education Association state conference. 2011 (presenter), 2010 (presenter), 2009 (presenter),
2009 (presenter), 2007 (presenter), 2006 (presenter) 2005 (presenter), 2004 (presenter), 2003 (presenter), 2002
(presenter), 2001, (presenter), 1999
Art & Soul, 2003. Portland, Oregon
