I love to thrift and to paint I do commissions in my own time
Open To Work
Stacy Olexy
Artist and Educator
Reading,PA
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
Skills Teacher/LTS. Art TeacherArt Teacher Grades 6-12Art Instructor for the Summer InstituteLong Term Substitute Art Teacher for K-12Work Type
Full TimeSalary Range
60000/yr - 110000/yrSummary
Art Educator known to promote the Arts and enhance student engagement through development of project-based learning that showcases exceptional problem-solving abilities and a commitment to fostering creativity and self-expression in students of all learning needs.
Overview
2
2
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Skills Teacher/LTS. Art Teacher
Wilson School District
10.2025 - Current
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting respect, collaboration, and academic growth.
- Responsible for covering all subjects 6-8, classroom management, discipline, hall, lunch, recess and bus duties.
- Assisted with after school Homework Club.
Art Teacher Grades 6-12
Oley Valley School District
01.1998 - 01.2024
- Organized field trips to galleries, art museums and
- Led professional development sessions for Inservice
- Wrote grants to attain funding for Mural Arts Club
- Granted a Trip for 2 buses of students to meet Sir Ken Robinson
- Presenter-National Art Education Assoc. National Conference
- Presenter-National Phi Beta Kappa Convention at Penn State
- Wrote and implemented 12 new courses
- Adapted lessons and taught Career Academy Art Course
- Raised money for charities and donated my time
- Volunteer- The Music and Theatre Groups on Set Design
Art Instructor for the Summer Institute
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Enrichment program for students who are interested in developing a portfolio. Organized a show of their work at the conclusion.
Long Term Substitute Art Teacher for K-12
Daniel Boone School District
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Purchased supplies, wrote and implemented curriculum, organized a Middle School Art Club, assessed student work and guided them in critiques. Created a creative and inspiring art environment.
Education
Master of Science - Art Education
01-2002
GPA: Dean's List 4.0
- Thesis: Text and Image-Influencing Art and Culture.
- Presented this to the National Art Education Association Conference that took place in Kutztown, PA.
Bachelor of Science - Art Education
01-1996
- PSU Swim Team for two years
- GPA: 3.8 in my major
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Communication with Students and Parents
Accomplishments
- Awarded the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees Lauretta Woodson Award for Unselfish Dedication and Exemplary Service to the Students of Oley Valley High School.
- Volunteered to work with the Senior Class to paint their Oley Valley Cider Stand with their theme for 19 consecutive years.
- Co-Advisor for the Middle School chapter of Aevidum.
- Mural Arts Club was acknowledged on the website of the internationally renowned artist Red Hong Yi.
- Grants for Field Trips and Mural Projects totaling $40,000.
- Raised money for 9/11 Red Cross and Haitian Hurricane Relief that totaled $30,000.
Certification
- Instructional II- Art Education K-12-(497320)
- Instructional II- Technology Education K-12 (1265092)
Interests
Portfolio
FEATURED
Printmaking
Struggle
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Skills Teacher/LTS. Art Teacher - Wilson School District
10.2025 - Current
Art Instructor for the Summer Institute - Barbara Ingram School for the Arts
01.2011 - 01.2014
Art Teacher Grades 6-12 - Oley Valley School District
01.1998 - 01.2024
Long Term Substitute Art Teacher for K-12 - Daniel Boone School District
01.1996 - 01.1998
Kutztown University - Master of Science, Art Education
The Pennsylvania State University - Bachelor of Science, Art Education