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Educator of the Month (14 occasions)
DVHS Faculty Spirit of Courage
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Mark Honaker

Mark Honaker

Fine Arts Faculty
Sun Lakes,AZ

Summary

Dynamic Fine Arts Faculty at Tempe Union High School District, I fostered creativity and community engagement through a vibrant ceramics program and active student clubs. A passionate motivator and creative problem solver, I led impactful projects, including an annual 9/11 Memorial event, while coaching multiple sports and supporting local initiatives.

Overview

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Years of professional/studio experience

Work History

Fine Arts (ceramics) Faculty /Coach /Club Sponsor

Tempe Union High School District
04.1993 - 05.2021

Created and maintained a thriving Fine Arts ceramics program with an emphasis on students' discovering their creative potentials, developing aesthetic awareness, and investing imagination and effort in their expression. Our Ceramic club was the most active and recognized on campus for their role in a variety of community service projects, and staging in-studio opportunities for other campus groups. We also featured an Adult night class program and summer youth Art Academy.

and hosted an annual 9/11 Memorial event.

I coached Basketball (both boys' and girls') Volleyball (both boys' and girls') and softball.

Club sponsor for Student Government, Ceramics, and chaired The American Cancer Society's Ahwatukee Relay for Life.

Fine Arts Faculty / Coach / Club Sponsor / Advisor

The Judson School K-12
01.1990 - 01.1993
  • Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
  • Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
  • Collaborated with school officials to ensure student-athletes' academic and athletic commitments were balanced effectively.
  • Streamlined travel arrangements for away games, ensuring efficient logistics and minimizing disruptions to players' routines.
  • Developed code of conduct for team, promoting discipline and respect both on and off field.

Assistant Store Manager

Advantage Pro Shop
07.1982 - 04.1986
  • Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
  • Fostered a positive work culture by promoting teamwork and recognizing individual achievements among staff members regularly.
  • Streamlined inventory management with regular audits, accurate ordering, and efficient stock organization.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts / English / Art Education

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
07-1993

Skills

  • Motivator in staging goals and progress
  • Catalyst for Growth, Change, Creativity and Support
  • Creative problem solver
  • Energetic
  • Optimistic
  • Group Motivational Leader and Presenter
  • Communicative, sincere and open
  • Community and Team oriented
  • Expressive

Educator of the Month (14 occasions)

Selected by peers and students' for effort and involvement on campus and in community

DVHS Faculty Spirit of Courage

I was recognized by my peers as having a substantial campus impact, my student artists, and caring Relay participants the catalyst for awareness and effort.

Interests

Set design and construction, performing in community theater

Creating handmade vessels in my home pottery studio for community service projects fundraising

Golf

Reading-travelogues, non-fiction

  • Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
  • Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community


Certification

  • Standard Professional Secondary 6-12 Expires 9/13/2036 Arizona Department of Education
  • Structured English Immersion Pre-12 Expires 9/13/2036 Arizona Department of Education
  • BA Studio Arts with emphasis on ceramics 1990 Arizona State University
  • Fine Arts / English Faculty, coach, club sponsor

-The Judson School Paradise Valley Arizona 1990-1993

-Highland High School Gilbert Arizona 1993-1994

-Marcos de Niza High School Tempe Arizona 1994-2004

-Desert Vista High School Phoenix Arizona 2004-2021

Quote

Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt

Portfolio

Featured Picture
Student Projects

Timeline

Fine Arts (ceramics) Faculty /Coach /Club Sponsor

Tempe Union High School District
04.1993 - 05.2021

Fine Arts Faculty / Coach / Club Sponsor / Advisor

The Judson School K-12
01.1990 - 01.1993

Assistant Store Manager

Advantage Pro Shop
07.1982 - 04.1986

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts / English / Art Education

Arizona State University