teacher/teacher assistant

Casey M. Kirk

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Professional Goal

My teaching style supports and nourishes creativity, critical thinking, and community building. My goal is to help children use the visual arts to gain a deeper appreciation for themselves and the world around them. In my career, I have met a wide variety of students and educators. I have gained a great wealth of knowledge about pedagogy through my varied experiences, and I strive to continually explore best practices that enhance student understanding and enjoyment of the arts.

Education and Certification

M.S., Art Education

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 2009

B.S., Elementary Education

Georgetown College, Georgetown, KY 1999

Tennessee Teaching Certifications

Early Childhood Ed., PK-3 2009

Visual Arts, K-12 2009

Employment

Spring Hollow Early Learning Center

Atelierista, July 2010-present

Lead Teacher ages 2-5, July 2009 to 2010

Franklin, TN

Piner Elementary

Visual Arts Teacher, K-5, 2004-2008

Morning View, KY

Ockerman Elementary

Arts and Humanities Teacher, K-5, 2002-2004

Florence, KY

Arlington Elementary

Pre-K Lead Teacher, 2000-2002

Primary Teacher, 1999-2000

Lexington, KY

Professional Affiliations

National Art Education Association, 2002-present

Tennessee Art Education Association, 2010-present

Kentucky Art Education Association, 2002-present

State Conference workshop leader, 2003 - 2008

Cincinnati Art Museum

Member of steering committee for teacher programming, 2006-2008

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