Jill Engel

Educator with extensive experience in Visual Art and Restorative Practice, skilled in culturally responsive teaching strategies. Proven track record of enhancing student engagement through innovative art-making and storytelling techniques. Expertise in diverse assessment methods to improve instructional effectiveness and foster socio-emotional development. Accomplished adjunct professor with twenty years of experience in Visual Art and Art Education Methods, proficient in classroom management and curriculum development for both in-person and online learning environments.

• Presenter National Art Education Association Conference, Minneapolis, MN, 2021
• Presenter Wisconsin Art Educators Conference, 2020, Sheboygan, WI
• Presenter "I Can Tell a Story," at International Institute of Restorative Practices (IIRP) World Conference in Kortrijk, Belgium, 2019Facilitated school and district wide professional development that focused on the integration of the visual arts and restorative methods across the curriculum, 2015 - Present
• Presenter "The Power of the Object in Restorative Circles" National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts. (NCECA) is a nonprofit organization that fosters global education and appreciation for the ceramic arts. 2017
• Harvard University Graduate School of Education, Guest Lecturer; How to create restorative circles utilizing art making and storytelling, 2018
• Recognized as Milwaukee Metropolitan Black Educator of the Year 2012.
• Milwaukee Emerging Artist Grant, 1997
• Board President for Riverwest Artists Association. 1996-2000
• Gallery exhibitions locally and nationally, 1992-present
• Artworks in private and public art collections, 1992-present

• Master's in Teaching (MAT)
• Licenses: 1550 K-12 Art Education, 1530 - Physical Education, 1952 - Alternative Education, 1300 - English, T400 - Charter School-Lifetime License, T001 - Teacher-Professional Educator
• Restorative Practices Training - The Restorative Way LLC - 2010