Relationships and respect are the keys to success in all aspects of learning.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Teacher
USD 259 Wichita Public Schools
Wichita, USA
08.2024 - Current
Served on the Family engagement team
Therapy dog team with French Bulldog “Betty”
Art instruction for approx 500 students K-5
Proficient in Synergy, ClearTouch interactive boards, Restorative Practices/Circles
Principal
USD 369
Burrton, USA
06.2023 - 06.2024
Taught 2 credits of Art while serving as administrator
Proficient in Infinite Campus, KESA documentation, CTE Pathways, Frontline, and KSDE Authenticated Applications
Completed KELI Mentoring (Kansas Education Leadership Institute)
Therapy dog team with French Bulldog “Betty”
Provided instructional leadership to faculty and staff in the areas of curriculum development, assessment practices and professional growth activities.
Referred to student performance data to set educational goals and standards.
Art Teacher
USD 385 Wheatland Elementary
Andover, USA
08.2008 - 07.2023
Administrator in charge whenever Principal was out of the building
2021-2022 Wheatland Teacher of the Year
2018-2019 -Wheatland Teacher of the Year
2015-2023 -Student Council Co-Sponsor
2015-2018 -Building Leadership Team Chair
2013-2018- Social Committee Chair
2013-2022 -District Visual Arts Team Leader (K-12)
2009-2011 -Site Council Chair
Art instruction for over 475 students K-5
Proficient and experienced in Powerschool, Google platforms, CrisisGo, Kagan, Capturing Kids Hearts
Summer Employment
Quality Granite and Marble
05.2018 - 08.2018
Rebuilt website, started a new marketing plan, and streamlined inventory process
Art Teacher
USD 261 Haysville Middle School
Haysville, USA
08.1999 - 07.2008
2006-2008 -Chair of the Fine Arts Department (oversaw district-wide Art show and scheduling of Music performances)
2005-2006 Attended several leadership conferences including IPI (Instructional Practices Inventory), Interview and Interrogation Techniques, FISH, and KAMSA
2005-2006 -Participant in District Leadership Academy (inaugural class under Dr. Burke) while finishing Masters of Science in Educational Administration and achieved over 175 hours of practicum experience under the guidance of HMS Administrators
2004-2008 Member of the QPA (Quality Performance Assessment) team for state accreditation
2002-2006 -Middle School Cheerleading Coach
Art Teacher for over 1100 students grades 6-8
Freelance Mural Painter
Painted murals for Haysville Middle School, Wichita Children’s Service Center, Rogue Boxing, Circle Greenwich Elementary, and Wheatland Elementary
Education
ESOL Certification -
Newman University
05-2015
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Emporia State University
05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Emporia State University
05-1999
Affiliations
KPA, 1998-2025
USA
NAEA
Presented at KAEA conference in Wichita October 2012
Attended NAEA conference in NYC March 2017
KNEA, 1998-2025
References
Alison Renner, WPS Allen Elementary Principal, 316-204-4774