Your Career in Art Education
What can I do with a major in Art Education?
Careers
PreK-12 Art Educator (Ohio licensure)
Public schools, charter schools, private schools
Community Artist / Educator
Educator in a museum setting (Masters degree required for administrative positions)
Preprofessional preparation for continuing studies in
- Art Therapy
- Museum Education
- MA in Art Education or MFA studies
Recent Placements
2019
Emma Laskowski | Old St. Mary’s School, Chicago, IL
Katie Rieman | A.P. Giannini Middle School, San Francisco, CA
Hope Scheidler | Dayton Leadership Academy, Dayton, OH
Perry Tatlow | Little Miami Junior High, Morrow, OH
2018
Kaylee Baumbach | James T. Alton Middle School, KY
Beth Boswell | Teen Educator, Contemporary Arts Center, Cincinnati, OH
Jesse Green | Inspire Center for Learning, Miamisburg, OH
Remy Groh | Fairborn Intermediate School, Fairborn, OH
Ryan Lott | Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL
Kelli Scarpa | Buckeye Valley East Elementary, Ashley, OH
2017
Emma Adams | Gateway High School, Aurora, CO
Jaclyn (Wood) Becker | Burns Park Elementary, Ann Arbor, MI
Kenzie Due | Ridgeway Elementary, Hamilton, OH
Brea Greer | Creekview Elementary, Middletown, OH
Tara Hayes - MFA (Painting) | MassArt, Boston, MA
Kirsten Ledbetter - pursuing MFA (Painting) | University of Cincinnati College of Design, Art, Architecture and Planning
2017 (cont.)
Joyce Lee | Creative Early Learning Center Child Care & Preschool, Twinsburg, OH
Kelly Kohring | substitute teacher, Columbus, OH
Hailey Marosi | Freelance Artist, Cincinnati, OH
Cassie Pence | Rushmore Elementary, Huber Heights, OH
Kate Toensmeyer | Sacred Heart of Jesus School, Fairfield, OH
Liza Torrence | MA (Teaching Art), NYU Steinhardt; Coordinator, Public Programs - Children’s Museum of Manhattan, NY
2016
Lauren Bakker | Dohron Wilson Elementary, Mechanicsburg, OH
Joe Castano | Centennial Elementary, Spanaway, WA
Emily Duso | Elementary Art (various), Midland, MI
Jeanne-Marie DuToit | Rondout Elementary, Lake Forest, IL
Grace Forstner | Robinson G. Jones Elementary, Cleveland, OH
Emily Grizzell | Lincoln Middle School, Cambridge, IN
Nebular Hou | MA (Art Education), Teachers College, Columbia University, NYC
Lauren Kiedaisch |Hillsborough High School, Hillsborough Township, NJ
Kaylee Ornduff |Lakota Schools: West Freshman High / East High Main Campus, West Chester and Liberty Township, OH
Sarah Pribonic | Goddard School, Worthington, OH
Jane Spooner |Mariemont City Schools: Junior High & High School, Cincinnati, OH
Annelise (Binnig) Taggart | Columbus City Schools, Columbus, OH
2015
Kate Mahon | Fairfield Freshman Campus, Fairfield, OH
Danielle Ross | National Trail Middle School, New Paris, OH
Adrian Ashdown | Denver Center for International Studies at Montbello, Denver, CO
Student Stories
Professors Who Open Doors
The art education department has more than prepared me for the hopefully long and exciting teaching career that lies ahead of me. I have had the pleasure of working closely with four different professors in the department, and they have all opened countless doors for me. Under the guidance of Dr. Danker, I have had the special opportunity to speak at conferences, collaborate with visiting artists to create relevant K-12 lesson plans, and develop extensive research projects that I will be able to carry into my own classroom. I have developed lesson plans with Cynthia Collins as her first art education intern at Miami University Art Museum, a position I hope continues in the coming semesters. I have even been able to fly to New Orleans to attend the National Art Education Association conference.
The art education department, as a whole, has made me believe that I am pursuing the right career. I entered student teaching this semester confidently, knowing that the professors and students have done everything in their power to prepare me for whatever I would face. They have taught me the importance of thinking on my feet, connecting with my students, and that every day in a classroom is a new opportunity for learning. There is absolutely no way to thank the support system I have found in the art department enough, and the College of Creative Arts will always hold a very special place in my heart.
Lauren Kiedaisch, Class of 2016
Alumni Stories
A Multidisciplinary Arts Education
Miami University will always hold a special place in my heart, specifically the Art Department and its instrumental impact on my career. As an art therapist and master's level mental health counselor, the benefits of a conceptual and technical arts education within a liberal arts university go far beyond my four years at Miami. Those experiences have woven themselves into every interaction I have with my patients. At Miami, I was given the opportunity to define not only my identity as an artist and an art educator, but also the freedom to explore other disciplines inside and outside of the art department. The high level of preparedness and expertise I received from the art department faculty will continue to influence me throughout the breadth of my career.
Emily Allbery, Class of 2012
Art Therapist
Master of Arts, Licensed Professional Counselor
Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, IN
Preparation and Support
The art education department more than prepared me for my teaching career. I had the pleasure of working closely with four different professors in the department, and they all opened countless doors for me. I entered student teaching confidently, knowing that the professors and students have done everything in their power to prepare me for whatever I would face. They have taught me the importance of thinking on my feet, connecting with my students, and that every day in a classroom is a new opportunity for learning. There is absolutely no way to thank the support system I have found in the art department enough, and the College of Creative Arts will always hold a very special place in my heart.
Lauren Kiedaisch, Class of 2016
Art Educator
Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts