BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY

PERSONAL DATA RECORD

Methods Semester Student Teaching Semester

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Last Name Murnane First Name Stephanie MI J

Major(s) Two-Dimensional Studies/Teacher Preparation             Minor(s) Drawing

Do you plan to be employed during the semester of your methods experience? No

Do you plan to be employed during the semester of your student teaching? Yes

Where? Ohio State Fair Youth Arts & Crafts Division Time of Day? Night/Weekend Hrs/Week? 1-5 .

High School Attended Olentangy High School Year Graduated 1999

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Please explain your reasons for entering the teaching profession and why you think you will be a good teacher.

The arts have always played an active role in my growth as an individual. I was always involved in theatre, choir, and fine arts throughout school. My mentors became my high school art teacher and a local artist who gave me lessons on a private class basis, both being very different thinkers and teachers. This allowed me to see both contemporary and traditional styles of teaching and learn the best from both worlds. This along with coming from a long lineage of teachers and love of working with others led to my desire to enter the education profession. Bowling Green State University offered a wide program that suited my needs for a well-respected art program and a quality teacher preparation curriculum. I have learned that being a good art teacher first requires you to know your field and be good at being an artist before you can teach. A teacher must be able to work with all types of students and have the ability to learn right along side of them. I believe I am well on my way to becoming that type of teacher. My artistic life and my teaching life are coming together as one through my studies. I have successfully had my own art exhibition and been fortunate enough to work with students of all ages and backgrounds through my work with the Ohio State Fair and teaching experiences through Bowling Green State University .

 

Experiences Related to work with Children and Youth Groups Outside of a School

Typical examples of work related to children and youth outside the school might include—teaching in Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, serving as a lifeguard, leader of a youth organization (Scouts, Campfire Girls, Brownies, FHA, FFA, 4-H, etc.), camp counselor, recreational leader, babysitting, etc.

 

Director, Youth Arts and Crafts, Ohio State Fair ( Columbus , Ohio )

The Ohio State Fair hosts an exhibition of youth art from all over the state of Ohio . The exhibition is held in the Rhodes Center on the Fairgrounds during the fair in August. Youth ages 8-18 may enter the competition, but youth of all ages become involved during the fair through activities in the exhibition. I am responsible for judges, awards, entries, display/hanging, room design/set-up, publicity, and activities held in the exhibition during the fair.

Workshop Teacher, Rivermont Alternative School ( Roanoke , Virginia )

I led a "Day of Art" at the Rivermont School , which involved mask making with elementary students, and illustration/comic book drawing with middle and high school students. The Rivermont School is an alternative school for students who cannot attend public school. Most students were Severe Behavioral Handicap and/or had Learning Disabilities.

Experiences related to Work with Children in a School

Typical experiences related to work with children in a school situation might include – teacher helper, playground supervisor, child study club, member of FTA, working in a nursery school or kindergarten classroom, "Introduction to Teaching," etc.

 

Art Instructor, Saturday Art Program, Bowling Green State University

I was a teacher for 8-11 year old students. Unit title was "Around the World with Art", lessons included African Clay Drums, Oaxacan Sculptures, Sumi-E Painting, and Chinese Dragon Puppets. The session was 14 weeks with an art show at the end of the program.

Art Instructor, Children’s Resource Center , ( Bowling Green , Ohio )

Through an art education class entitled Art for Special Needs Learners, I taught five middle school age students with learning disabilities and severe behavioral handicaps. Students worked with clay, oil and chalk pastels, drawing, and painting.

Art Instructor/Organizer, "Spring Into Art" Workshop, Bowling Green State University

All ages of students from around northwest Ohio were invited to attend the one-day workshop. I worked with elementary and middle school students making flags using construction paper and dowel rods, and painting flowerpots with acrylic paint.

Experiences in College (Offices or positions held, honors, extra-curricular activities)

 

I am a member of Student Art Education Association (SAEA), Ohio Art Education Association (OAEA), and the National Art Education Association (NAEA). I am currently Vice President and Advisor for the Student Art Education Association throughout 2002 and 2003 school sessions. Also, I am a committee member for the Bachelor Fine Arts Exhibition at BGSU working with two-dimensional entries. This spring I will be attending the NAEA convention in Minneapolis , Minnesota as a representative and workshop helper for BGSU presenter and professor Susan Sherlock. I am also a lifetime member of the International Thespian Society and the National Forensics League.

Interests and Hobbies

 

Any spare time I have is usually devoted to working on my own drawings and paintings. Hobbies include illustrating children’s books and working with and designing websites. I am also interested in travel, music, and writing among many other things.

Special Skills and Abilities that may be Useful in a Classroom

 

I have worked with most computer programs including Microsoft PowerPoint, FrontPage and the computer graphics program Imagine among others. I have also worked with many different media including weaving, ceramics, and jewelry, along with my focus on two-dimensional media – drawing, painting, printmaking, and photography.