CURRICULUM VITAE

Objective:

To engage in an ongoing dialogue about authentic learning, meaning making, and individual growth through my personal experiences with the artistic process

Education:

M.F.A. Interdisciplinary Arts, Goddard College, Plainfield, VT, 2008

B.S.E. Art Education, Millersville University, Millersville, PA, 2002

Teaching Experience:

Manheim Central High School, Manheim, PA

Art Educator, 2002 – Present

Drawing and Painting I, Drawing and Painting II, Drawing and Painting III, Drawing and Painting IV, Drawing and Painting V, Graphic Design, Animation, Computer Art II, Computer Art III, Computer Art IV, Computer Art V, Life Essentials Art

Art Department Chair/Lead Teacher, 2008 – 2011

Collaborated with administrators, community members, and other teachers to develop a departmental vision based on contemporary practices and current research in art education

Portfolio Development Supervisor, 2002 – Present

Guided students in their preparation of portfolios, slides, resumes, artist statements, and list of works for admittance into art school

Senior Exit Exhibition Coordinator, 2002 – Present

Facilitated the collection, presentation, and display of student work for our annual fine art show

National Art Honor Society Advisor, 2004 – Present

Provided students with additional opportunities to experience art outside of their scheduled courses

National Art Honor Society Mural Facilitator, 2009 – 2010

Coordinated a collaborative mural project with our National Art Honor Society students

School Sponsor for the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, 2002 – 2007

Assisted in the collection and submission of student work into a regional art competition

School Sponsor for the Lancaster County Young Artists Exhibition, 2008 – Present

Assisted in the collection and submission of student work into a regional art competition

Baron Stage Artistic Director, 2009 – Present

Oversaw student eligibility and graphic design needs for multiple plays and musicals

Humanities Educator, 2008 – 2009

Co-taught the Humanities curriculum with a focus on art history

 

The Art Institute of York, York, PA

Adjunct Instructor, 2011 – Present

Web Animation, Computer Animation for Multimedia and Web

 

Professional Affiliations:

Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA), 2002-Present

National Education Association (NEA), 2002-Present

National Art Education Association (NAEA), 2003-Present

Manheim Central Education Association (MCEA), 2002-Present

Airy Hill School of Artists, 2002-Present

Exhibitions:

2011 49th Annual Community Art Exhibition, Lancaster Museum of Art, Lancaster, PA

2011 Airy Hill School Group Exhibition, Catacombs Gallery, Mount Joy, PA

2011 Artist Portfolio Magazine, Issue 4, MyArtContest.com, Honorable Mention

2011 Art Teachers Create, Marietta Art House, Marietta, PA

2009 Summer Invitational Exhibition, Heitmann Atelier & Gallery, Lancaster, PA

2009 Airy Hill School Group Exhibition, Catacombs Gallery, Mount Joy, PA

2008 The Figure, Airy Hill School Group Exhibition, Catacombs Gallery, Mount Joy, PA

2008 M.F.A. Graduate Exhibition, Haybarn Gallery, Goddard College, Plainfield, VT

2007 M.F.A. Residency Exhibition, Eliot D. Pratt Library, Goddard College, Plainfield, VT

2006 Defining A Voice, Airy Hill School Group Exhibition, Gypsy Hill Gallery, Lititz, PA

2006 M.F.A. Residency Exhibition, Eliot D. Pratt Library, Goddard College, Plainfield, VT

2005 43rd Annual Open Art Award Exhibition, Lancaster Museum of Art, Lancaster, PA

2005 Grade-Crossing, Two-Person Exhibition with Brian Havlik, True Expressions, Manheim, PA

2004 *Looking In, Solo Exhibition, Catacombs Gallery, Mount Joy, PA

2004 Need Air, Airy Hill School Group Exhibition, Mulberry Studios, Lancaster, PA

2003 Airy Hill School Group Exhibition, Catacombs Gallery, Mount Joy, PA

2002 Small Works Exhibition, York Arts, York, PA

Visiting Artist Lectures:

2009 Visiting Artist/Teacher Lecture, Kutztown University, NAEA Student Chapter, Kutztown, PA

2008 Finding My Voice, Haybarn Theater, Goddard College, Plainfield, VT

2006 M.F.A. Residency Presentation, Goddard College, Plainfield, VT

2005 Humanities Lecture, Lebanon High School, Lebanon, PA

Commissions:

2011 Gigspots.com Logo Design, Digital Illustration, Mr. Samuel Cambell, Lancaster, PA

2011 Alternate Root Logo Design, Digital Illustration, Mr. Ryan Phillips, Shillington, PA

2010 Portrait, Oil on canvas, Mr. Randy Edgar, Manheim, PA

2008 Portrait, Watercolor on paper, Mrs. Jonita Bires, Manheim, PA

2006 Jaz, Oil on board, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Rohland , Lebanon, PA

2006 Portrait, Oil on board, Mr. and Mrs.Cory Wanamaker, Manheim, PA

Publications:

Cook, Daniel J. Finding My Voice. Lulu, Inc., 2007