Curriculum Vitae
Curriculum Vitae
STEPHANIE, SHAFFER, Artist, Educator, and Researcher
YouTube: www.StudioHabits.com
EDUCATION
University of North Texas
Ph.D. in Art Education -Anticipated graduation May 2025
Minor: Educational Leadership
Awards: Student Success Award for $500 and $700
President of the Graduate Students: Art Education Association
Texas Woman’s University
MA in Art Education- 1:1 Technology Integration, GPA 4.0
• Scholarships: Kaye Stripling Scholarship, Catherine Cloud Edwards Scholarship, and Vivian Liddell Scholarship
• Experiences: President of Clay Underground and Empty Bowls Facilitator
Texas Woman’s University
BFA in Ceramics
• Honors and Awards: Dean’s List: 2006, 2007, 2008, and Julia Hill Atwell and Mary Marshall Scholarship
• Experiences: President of Clay Underground and Empty Bowls Facilitator
CERTIFICATIONS
Art EC-12, Generalist (Core) EC-6, Special Education EC-12, and English as a Second Language EC-12
WORK EXPERIENCE
Denver Public School
Foundations in Art, JFKennedy High School
Mesquite ISD
Special Education-Geometry, West Mesquite HS
Plano ISD Plano, TX
Special Education, Structured Classroom, Clark HS Aug 2022- Aug 2023
• Developed IEP measurable goals and objectives based on student’s individual needs.
• Tracked behavior data to find patterns in problem behaviors and devised procedures to replace them with desirable ones.
• Collaborated with AVID to host a Make-A-Bowl event that produced over 80 bowls donated to Empty Bowls.
Garland ISD Garland, TX
Teacher, North Garland HS Aug 2015- Aug 2022
• Presided over a $6K art budget and awarded over $1k in grants annually.
• Designed a technology-rich curriculum for Art 1, Ceramics II, III, IV, Sculpture II, III, IV, and AP Art and Design.
• Provided mentorship to students at the Texas Art Education Agency’s VASE with five students showcased at the state level for Sculpture.
• Created the annual “Make-A-Bowl” event to support North Texas Food Bank’s “Empty Bowls” fundraiser, by donating 50+ student-made bowls.
• Provide instruction in design, sculpture, advanced ceramics, and advanced placement 3D design.
• Integrated G Suite (Google) software into the 1:1 campus technology curriculum.
• Organized district art teachers for Raku events.
• Supplied art planning and implementation for McKinney Vento Middle School, title 1, STEAM enrichment program
• Organized events involving up to 100 students, increasing access to cultural activities for urban students.
Garland ISD Garland, TX
Principal Intern, North Garland HS Jan 2020- June 2020
• Research and implement trends in education.
• Collaborated with the GT Coordinator and the Visual Art Coordinator on professional development for the visual art staff.
McKinney Vento Garland, TX
Teacher Aug 2017- June 2020
• Collaborated with social services and STEAM educators to design cross-curricular activities for homeless middle school students.
• Knowledge of developing, implementing, and evaluating programs with a strong emphasis on curriculum writing
Faith Family Academy Oak Cliff, TX
Teacher Aug 2012- June 2015
• Collaborated with colleagues to strengthen vocabulary and content from core subjects through art instruction.
• Organized a school-wide event to make holiday ornaments for Skyline Nursing Center
Merit Academy Carrolton, TX
Lead Special Education Teacher Aug 2010- June 2012
• Delivered superior instruction to students with intellectual disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and Down Syndrome
• Coordinated weekly field trips/activities which facilitated learning and incentivized students to grasp concepts.
• Worked closely with parents and therapists to establish the most effective learning methods for students
COURSES TAUGHT
Art 1A (2D & Drawing) Fall 2015, Spring 2018
Art1 B (3D & Mixed Media) 2015-2022
Ceramics II &III. 2015-2022
Sculpture II & III. 2015-2022
3D AP. 2016- 2019
Geometry 2023
Foundations in Art 2024
Digital Design II 2024
SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION
Presentations
2023 How to Burn the Building Down, Texas Art Education Association
2022 Building Exploratory Curriculums, National Art Education Association Conference
2022 Don't Burn the Building Down, Texas Art Education Association Conference
2022 Building exploratory PBL curriculums, Texas Art Education Association Conference
2022 Workshopping Transformative Learning Environments, Texas Art Education Association Conference
2021 Digital Choice Boards, Texas Art Education Association Conference
2021 Reflecting on Becoming a Ph.D., Texas Art Education Association Conference
2020 Spark Post for iPads, Webinar, Garland ISD
2019 What’s new in art apps, Texas Art Educators Association Conference
2019 Student portfolios with Google Sites, Texas Art Educators Association Conference
2018 Teach Like a Techie, Texas Art Educators Association Conference
2018 Click here: Meeting the needs of digital natives, Texas Art Educators Association Conference
2017 100+ Ways to Texture Clay, Texas Art Educators Association Conference
2016 Making choice matter more, Texas Art Educators Association Conference
2014 Making Choice Matter, Texas Art Educators Association Conference
Professional Development Leadership
2023 Kiln safety and maintenance, Professional Development, Plano ISD
2021 Don’t burn the building down, Professional Development, Garland ISD
2021 The Element, GT book study, Professional Development Garland ISD
2020 Vendor approval committee, Garland ISD
Campus Leadership
2022 Homecoming chaperone, Clark High School
2020 Canvas technical support, District Art Hotline
2020-2018 District 3D art lead, Garland ISD
2015-2021 Homecoming chaperone North Garland High School
Committee Leadership
2017 Curriculum Review Board, Garland ISD
2015 Campus Improvement Committee, North Garland High School
Teacher Leadership
2018 Mentor teacher for the SMU teacher program
2017 Mentor teacher for A&M Commerce teacher program
2015-2019 District Kiln Trainer, Garland ISD
SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
2023 Empty Bowls Organizer- donating 80 bowls to raise money for North Texas Food Banks, Plano ISD
2015-2021Empty Bowls Organizer- donating 50+ bowls to raise money for North Texas Food Banks, Garland ISD
2021 Student/Community Volunteer Facilitator-connected North Garland HS students Wheels of Hope, Day of the Dead, Veterans Day events, Garland ISD
2020 Collaborated with the district art teachers for a Big Art Day, City of Garland
2017 100+ Ways to Texture Clay Workshop, Visual Arts Scholastic Event
2014 Visual Art Scholastic Event– Region 11N Judge, Timberview High School, Arlington Texas
2012-2014 Kid N Art– Judge, Little Elm Recreation Center, Little Elm, Texas
GRANTS
2022 The Visual Art of Electronics, $1000 from the Garland Educational Foundation
2021 Stitch It Up, $700 from the Garland Educational Foundation
2019 Studies in Art in East Asia, estimated value $1,500 from the Freeman Foundation NCTA
2018 Art & Politics in East Asia, estimated value $1,500 from the Freeman Foundation NCTA
2018 Painting with Glass, $500 from the Garland Educational Foundation
2017 A Potter’s Journey, $1500 from the Garland Educational Foundation
2016 Feltastic! Fun with Felting $500 from the Garland Educational Foundation
Selected Group Exhibits
2019 Garland ISD Faculty Exhibit, Patty Granville Center, Garland, Texas
2018 Visual Art Scholastic Event– State, San Marcos High School, San Marcos Texas
Gallery 010, Texas Woman’s University Denton, Texas
Garland ISD Faculty Exhibit, Patty Granville Center, Garland, Texas
2017 John Weinkein Juried Exhibition, East/ West Gallery Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas
Garland ISD Faculty Exhibit, Patty Granville Center, Garland, Texas
Peep Show, New York Hilton Midtown, New York City, New York
Visual Art Scholastic Event– State, San Marcos High School, San Marcos Texas
2016 Garland ISD Faculty Exhibit, Patty Granville Center, Garland, Texas
Visual Art Scholastic Event– State, San Marcos High School, San Marcos Texas
2015 Garland ISD Faculty Exhibit, Patty Granville Center, Garland, Texas
2011 6 Pk Show, Texas Clay Arts Association
2010 6 Pk Show, Texas Clay Arts Association
2009 Voertman’s Juried Competition, East/ West Gallery Texas Woman’s University Denton, Texas
Brookhaven College Student Exhibit, Farmers Branch, TX
2008 Annual Juried Art Alliance Show, East/ West Gallery Texas Woman’s University Denton, Texas
2007 Annual Juried Art Alliance Show, East/ West Gallery Texas Woman’s University Denton, Texas