EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts in Photography – Graduated December 2013
Parsons The New School for Design – New York, New York
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education - Graduated August 2007
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh – Oshkosh, Wisconsin
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teacher: DP Art, MYP Art, MYP Design
August 2023-present International School of Debrecen Debrecen, Hungary
Developed ISD’s MYP and DP Visual Arts programs of study from the ground up, designing over 26 fully articulated units aligned with IB expectations and U.S. National Core Arts Standards.
Served as Subject Group Coordinator for The Arts, collaborating with Visual Art and Music teachers across K–12 to build shared assessment practices, establish consistent routines, and support moderation across year levels.
Mentored and coordinated ISD’s Media Club, a student-led group responsible for producing the weekly video announcements, yearbook, student newspaper, and original video content screened during assemblies.
Contributed to ISD’s NEASC self-study as a member of the Learning Design Team, focusing on student agency and voice, as well as the role of physical and virtual learning environments in shaping meaningful educational experiences.
Led a Grade 9–12 learning excursion to London, designed to immerse students in the artistic, historical, and cultural richness of an English-speaking environment while deepening cross-disciplinary learning.
Helped shape ISD’s evolving Service Learning framework as a founding member of the Service Learning and Sustainability Coalition, contributing to the conceptual development of the school's vision, purpose, and practices around community engagement.
Represented ISD at the IB Global Conference through a student exhibition of The AI Feedback Loop — a cross-media project that explored the relationship between digital and physical art forms through iterative processes and student-directed inquiry.
Facilitated interdisciplinary learning units (IDUs) connecting Visual Arts with ELA and Individuals & Societies, exploring themes such as migration, well-being, and the interplay between visual imagery and written language.
Head of Arts Department, Teacher of Art and Digital Media
July 2018-July 2023 International School of Myanmar Yangon, Myanmar
Taught AP Art (2D, 3D, and Drawing) with a 4.17 average exam score; also instructed Art I–II, Digital Art, Ceramics, and Mixed Media.
Led an 8-member middle/high school arts team, managing curriculum, staff development, and student outcomes.
Designed technology-enhanced projects and adapted curriculum for online learning via Google Classroom during the pandemic and military coup.
Mentored students pursuing creative careers in art, film, and design; advised a robust community service program featuring student-led fashion shows, murals, and school outreach.
Coordinated international art-focused excursions to Hong Kong, Japan, and Italy.
Produced school communications and branding materials, including newsletters, orientation guides, and promotional content.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teacher of Photography
August 2008-July 2017 Silverado, Coronado, and Del Sol High Schools Las Vegas, NV
Taught Photography I–III, Graphic Design, and AP Studio Art to classes of 40+ students.
Achieved 100% AP Studio Art pass rate with a 4.59 average score.
Designed units integrating digital media, critical thinking, and social platforms.
Organized field trips to NYC (Scholastic Art & Writing Awards), The Neon Museum, and local art venues.
Advised a 70-member SkillsUSA chapter, leading students to state and national competitions.
Supported students in earning regional and national art awards; curated campus exhibitions and student-run gallery.
Wrote successful grants to expand classroom tech and camera inventory.
Completed Adobe Certified Expert training.
Served on the School Organization Team to improve student outcomes through parent-administrator collaboration.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Global Art Teachers Exchange hosted by the American School of Doha, October 2025
IB DP - Category 3, Subject specific seminar: Visual arts, March 2025
IB MYP - Category 3, Managing assessment: Arts, Oct 2024
International School Services, Futures Thinking In Education, April 2024
IB MYP - Category 1, Arts-Visual and performing, October 2023
Global Art Teachers Exchange hosted by the American International School of Budapest, October 2023
IB DP+CP - Category 1&2, Visual Arts, July 2023
Winter AP Studio Art Workshop in Shenzhen, China, December 2019
EARCOS Teachers' Conference, March 2019
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Advanced Placement Exam Reader
May 2022-present College Board Salt Lake City, UT
Scored AP Art portfolios using standardized rubrics to ensure accurate, college-level assessment
Gained insight into AP scoring criteria to inform and improve instruction for my own students
REFERENCES
Tom McLean, Director, International School of Debrecen, +36 30 133 6148, tom.mclean@isdebrecen.hu
Molly Mosier, Principal, Marist Brothers International School, +81 70-6549-1931, molly.mosier@marist.ac.jp
Christopher Southwick, Principal, International School of Debrecen, +36 30 856 5369, christopher.southwick@isdebrecen.hu
Ben Marsh, Director, The American School of Kinshasa, benpaulmarsh@gmail.com
Jeffrey Hill, PhD, Principal, International School of Myanmar, hsprincipal@ismyanmar.com
Cheryl Huber, Principal, Tolleson Union High School District, (907) 229-2916, cheryl.huber@tuhsd.org