Our journey in arts integration began with the three-year ARTeacher Fellowship through the University of Arkansas Center for Children and Youth, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, and the Walton Arts Center. We've had the opportunity to present our work with empathy, arts integration, standards-based learning, and technology for our district, region, and state, as well as the annual convention of the National Council of Teachers of English. We teach a variety of secondary English classes at neighboring public high schools, and we both serve on the Teacher Advisory Board for Crystal Bridges.
Heather is a teacher in her twelfth year of education and holds a Master of Arts in English from the University of Central Florida, a Master of Arts in TESOL from Arkansas Tech University as well as an Educational Specialist in Building Administration and a Curriculum Director's certificate from Arkansas State University. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in School Leadership.
Email: heather@teachingtransformed.com
Instagram/Twitter: @MrsHeatherHooks
Julie is in her ninth year of education and holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Master of Arts in Teaching for Secondary English/Language Arts from the University of Arkansas. She is a National Board Certified Teacher.
Email: julie@teachingtransformed.com
Instagram/Twitter: @MsJulieGriggs