Participation in “International Conference on Narrative” and “International Conference on the Arts in Society”

In the past month, I attended two international virtual conferences. It was an honor to have my proposal selected among the slate of presentations for the International Conference on the Arts in Society in Spain and the International Conference on Narrative in England. In the UK, my presentation was paired with presentations by scholars from … [Read more…]

Anthony Woodruff Completes PhD in Art Education at FSU

Congratulations to Anthony Woodruff, who recently defended his doctoral dissertation within the Department of Art Education at Florida State University. Anthony’s dissertation was titled ” Creating Visitor-Centered Museum Experiences for Adults With Developmental Disabilities: A Collaborative Case Study”. Whether it was switching data collection sites due to COVID-19 restrictions, return to K-12 work, or flexibly … [Read more…]

Presentation at International Symposium on Autoethnography and Narrative

I recently attended the International Symposium on Autoethnography and Narrative (virtually of course). It was an honor to have my proposal selected among the slate of presentations. (FSU art education doctoral student, Chris Omni, gave a wonderful presentation too!) My presentation was paired with presentations by scholars from and working with students from the U.S., … [Read more…]

FSU’s Big Presence at NAEA Convention

Florida State University had a great showing at this year’s National Art Education Association Conference. FSU faculty members (Sara Scott Shields, Rachel Fendler, Amber Ward) and students (Egda Claudio, Stevie Newbold, Sena Karatas Ozturk, Elizabeth Odom) all gave presentations. FSUS retired professor Debi Barrett-Hayes won the Mac Arthur Goodwin Award, while FSU alumna (Debrah Sickler-Voigt) … [Read more…]

Hsiu-Chun Yang Completes PhD in Art Education at FSU

Congratulations to Hsiu-Chun Yang, who recently defended her doctoral dissertation in art education at Florida State University. We’re so proud of you, Dr. Yang! It was my pleasure to co-direct Hsiu’s dissertation with my good friend and colleague, Dr. Rachel Fendler. Congratulations, Hsiu! 

FSU Art Education at the 2021 FAEA Conference

I recently returned from the Florida Art Education Association Conference and FSU had another great showing among faculty, students, alumni, and friends of our art education program. Recently retired FSUS art teacher, Debi Barrett-Hayes, won the Distinguished Service Award, while FSU alumna, Patricia Lamb, received the Pearl Krepps Legacy Award and was elected to the … [Read more…]