Experience
Professor of Record at Texas Woman's University
January 2022 Denton, TX
Professor for fully online Art Appreciation course developed to be OEP (Open Educational Practice) and OER (Open Educational Resource). Educating students on critical thinking and expression of worldly human condition and cultures in relation to behaviors, ideas, and values through creativity and thought.
Professor of Record at Texas Woman's University
August 2021 – December 2021 Denton, TX
Professor for advanced ceramics course. Developed course on the application of design to functional art within ceramics, incorporating how form and function can work together to create a unique experience for the user. Educate students on how to properly use a kiln, pottery wheel, and other necessary studio equipment.
Graduate Research Assistant at Texas Womans University
August 2019 – May 2021 Denton, TX
Aided in the development of high-temperature ceramic concrete cast into 3D printed molds with the ability to be glazed. Presented research at NCECA 2021.
Art Camp Director at Hays Arts Center
May 2019 – July 2019 Hays, KS
Teaching Assistant at Fort Hays State University
August 2018 – December 2018 Hays, KS
Aided professor in teaching Intro to Ceramics course. Developed syllabi, curriculum, and projects including the creation and upload of instructional videos.
Ceramics Coordinator at Cheley Colorado Camps
March 2018 – August 2018 Estes Park, CO
Taught eight-hour ceramics class every day for 3 separate camps of students ages 6-18. Coordinated alongside camp directors to foster a safe, creative, and inclusive summer experience.
Ceramics Coordinator at French Woods Festival of the Permorning Arts
January 2016 – August 2016 Hancock, NY
Head of ceramics program with approximately 2,000 students. Supervisor and coach to a team of seven creative assistants. Taught six one-hour classes per day of 40 students each.
Education
Masters of Fine Arts at Texas Woman’s University
August 2019 – Present Denton, TX
Bachelor of Fine Arts, emphasis in ceramics at Fort Hays State University
August 2015 – May 2019 Hays, KS
Exhibitions
MFA Thesis Exhibition: Excavating Missing Memorabilia Group
TWU Visual Arts Galleries Denton, TX
Represent Series: Intersections Juried
TWU Visual Arts Galleries Denton, TX
Form & Function Group
Denton County Courthouse Denton, TX
Recreating Autotopography Solo
Hubbard Hall Gallery Denton, TX
ART214 Juried
The Bath House Dallas, TX
Tangents Group
Texas Womans University Online
John WeinkeinJuried Student Exhibition Group
Texas Womans University Denton, TX
Ad Hoc Group
Gallery 010 Denton, TX
Change Solo
Indigo Hays, Kansas
Sunflower Biennial Group
Salina Arts Center Salina, Kansas
Student Honors Exhibition Group, Student
Moss-Thorns Gallery Hays, Kansas
R.O.A.R Group
Russel 4-H Building Russel, Kansas
R.O.A.R Group
Russel 4-H Building Russel, Kansas
Smoky Hill National Group
Hays Arts Center Hays. Kansas
Pigeon Art Show Group
Longwell Museum Neosho, Missouri
Student Honors Exhibition Group
Longwell Museum Neosho, Missouri