• I teach 3D Fine Arts at Legacy High School. 

• I am one of the Mountain bike coaches at Legacy. 

• I grew up in Minnesota.

• First EF travel experience was in 2017, 2018, 2022, 2023 

• Places I have traveled: Italy, Greece, Mexico, India, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan, France, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, England, Canada, and Spain.

Jonathan Nelson Wirth

Professional Goals:

To teach in a secondary art education setting. To focus on the foundations of the arts and advanced art techniques. To teach AP studio arts 2d, drawing, and 3d. To assist with an outdoor education program. To provide NICA mountain bike coaching. Continue to grow professionally in my Art field. 

Education:

Concordia University, St Paul, MN, B.A. in Art Education

Liberal Arts Degree, K-12 Art Education Major. Colorado license K-12 / Montana K-12 Art

Teaching Experiences:

• Adams 12 School District Legacy High School, Art Teacher 2020-Present

• St Vrain Valley School District Long Term Art Substitute 2019-2020

• Prospect Ridge Academy 6-12th Fine Arts 2014-2019

• Boulder Valley School District 2012-13, Present 2019-2020

• Pomona High School Long-term Art Substitute 

• Student Teaching St. Paul Academy, St. Paul, MN ( 7-12 ).

• Pre-Student Teaching Choice School, Kerala, India ( K-6 ).

• Teacher Aiding (48hrs) Capital Hills Magnet School, St Paul, MN ( 3-5 ).

• Ceramic Class Torah Elementary, St Paul, MN 1.

• Rock Climbing Instructor, Concordia University Climbing Wall.

Special Interests: 

Ceramic art, Photography, Woodworking, Nordic skiing, Backcountry skiing, Cross country running, Soccer, Mountain and Road biking, Alpine Mountaineering, Rock and Ice climbing, Trumpet playing, Guitar playing.

• Traveling offers a refreshing break from daily life.

• Exploring ancient sites and beautiful landscapes sparks curiosity and creativity.

• Immersing in another's culture reduces stress and broadens perspectives.

• Meeting friendly locals creates lasting memories and deepens cultural understanding

• The trip provides personal growth, relaxation, and inspiration beyond a typical vacation.

• Kids always come back different- Inspired, grown.