Calle San Gamamiel 84
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico 37774
knowingdog@gmail.com
972-740-2876
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration, Butler University, Lacy School of Business, Indianapolis, Indiana – 1998 All electives in Arts Administration
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Indiana University, Herron School of Art, Indianapolis, Indiana - 1984
EXPERIENCE
DISD Teacher, (August 2004 May 2023)
Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy, Dallas Independent School District, Dallas, TX
Classroom instruction-grades 9-12, Chair of Global Competency Committee
Executive Director,(August 2001 to August 2003)
Great River Arts Center, Little Falls, MN
Duties include: grant writing, strategic planning, hiring and supervision of faculty and staff, manage artists’ residency, public relations, curatorial duties and financial management.
Director of Education, (December 1995 to January 2000)
Jay County Arts Council, Portland, IN (Now known as Arts Place)
Director of all educational programs (MusicWorks, ArtsShops, & Arts in the Parks). Director of Exhibits Program. Director of Arts in Public Education Program. Duties include hiring and supervision of faculty and program staff, managing an artists’ residency, budgeting, public relations, grant writing, research, strategic planning, and public speaking.
Director, (June 1991 to December 1995)
In Vivo Gallery, Indianapolis, IN
Interim Director, (February 1994 to August 1995).
Indiana University, Herron Gallery, Indianapolis, IN
Gallery Director, (December 1989 to May 1991)
Hindman Gallery of Contemporary Art, Indianapolis, IN
Founder/Director, (December 1983 to January 1987)
431 Gallery, a non-profit alternative space, Indianapolis, IN
RECENT AWARDS
National:
Fund for Teachers Fellow, 2020 (Suspended to 2021)
“Middle East Unfiltered” research project in Jordan and Egypt
IREX Fulbright TFC Fellowship, U.S. Department of State, 2016
Morocco research project on Muslim aesthetic application of geometry
College Board Award for Excellence and Innovation, 2012
“Feral Cat Society” and “Oak Cliff Meets Japan” projects
Fulbright-Hays Seminar Abroad Scholar, 2010
West African research project in Senegal
Toyota International Teacher Award, 2009
“The Balance of Nature” environmental research in Costa Rica
Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Scholar, 2007
Institute for International Education
Regional:
Campus Teacher of the Year, 2020-2021
Service Above Self Award, Rotary Club of Dallas, 2015
First Place - DAEA Professional Show, Dallas Center for Contemporary Art, 2006
OTHER PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
Distinguished Teacher Review (DTR) Ambassador
Dallas Independent School District, 2020-2021
Dallas Museum of Art, Middle School Advisory Council
Dallas Museum of Art, 2018-2019
Distinguished Teacher Review (DTR) Ambassador
Dallas Independent School District, 2018-2019
Panelist, 431 Gallery: Art and Impact,
Indiana State Museum, 2014
Thriving Minds Quality Review Panel,
Big Thought, 2008-2010
Curriculum Writing Committee,
Dallas ISD, 2008-2013
Arts Advocacy Committee Chair,
Texas Arts Education Association,2008-2009
Selection Committee, Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund, Institute for International
Education 2008
Painting Review Committee, Massachusetts College of Art, 1998
Juror, Minitrista Cultural Arts Center and Indiana State Museum, 1996 & 1997
Panelist, Mid-American College Arts Conference, 1986