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Pennye Hanky

Montpelier,VA

Summary

Creative Art Teacher possessing in-depth knowledge of various art theories,materials and principles. Engaging and energetic professional certified in K-12Art Education and licensed in the state of Virginia. 40 years of experience instructing students on basics of drawing, painting and sculpture. Articulate communicator skilled at conveying ideas to students with various learning styles. Supporting students in understanding artistic concepts and building creative abilities.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Art Teacher, K-12

Hanover County Public Schools
Ashland, VA
07.1990 - Current
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach art fundamentals, such as color theory, design principles, and techniques.
  • Established relationships with local artists and organizations to facilitate community outreach activities.
  • Created a safe and supportive learning environment for students of all ages.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners in the classroom setting.
  • Encouraged creativity by providing guidance on how to develop ideas into finished works of art.
  • Attended professional development workshops related to teaching best practices in visual arts education.
  • Integrated technology into the classroom by using digital media tools to enhance instruction.
  • Maintained accurate records regarding student attendance, grades, behavior reports.
  • Designed course syllabi that reflected current learning objectives for each grade level.
  • Organized field trips to museums, galleries, and other cultural institutions.
  • Monitored and implemented ongoing formal and informal student learning assessments.
  • Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
  • Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
  • Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
  • Employed online learning management systems and other diverse instructional resources to offer students remote assistance with assignments.
  • Delivered educational after-school activities for groups of students to improve learning potential outside of classroom.

Art Teacher, K-12

Spotsylvania County Public Schools
Spotsylvania, VA
08.1984 - 07.1990
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach art fundamentals, such as color theory, design principles, and techniques.
  • Created a safe and supportive learning environment for students of all ages.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects that integrated art with other subjects.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners in the classroom setting.
  • Instructed students in the use of various art materials and techniques.
  • Encouraged creativity by providing guidance on how to develop ideas into finished works of art.
  • Maintained accurate records regarding student attendance, grades, behavior reports.
  • Assessed student progress throughout the semester through both formal and informal evaluations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fine And Studio Arts

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA
05-1994

Master of Arts - Art Education

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
05-1993

Skills

Art Theory

Student Mentoring

Adaptability and Flexibility

Goal Setting

Excellent Communication Skills

Certification

  • Certified International Baccalaureate Art Instructor 2017-present
  • Hanover County Public Schools Peer Coach 1995-2007(Employer terminated the program
  • Virginia Collegial Professional Teaching License May 1984-present

Affiliations

  • Life long horse enthusiast riding and showing my two horses
  • I have a reasonably sized garden where i grow vegetables ,fruit and flowers
  • Engage in art making every day

Accomplishments

  • Supervised a team of nine members
  • Selected and served as International Baccalaureate Art Instructor.
  • National Scholastic Art Educator of the Year,twice
  • Hanover County Public Schools "Most Influential Teacher'" award nineteen times(student chosen)
  • Nominated "Disney Teacher of the Year" four times(stdent/parent nominations)

Timeline

Art Teacher, K-12

Hanover County Public Schools
07.1990 - Current

Art Teacher, K-12

Spotsylvania County Public Schools
08.1984 - 07.1990

Bachelor of Arts - Fine And Studio Arts

University of Mary Washington

Master of Arts - Art Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

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