Jennifer Ganzel Sherman
Wake Forest
Summary
Accomplished Art Teacher with a proven track record at Wake Preparatory Academy, adept in creative curriculum design and digital media usage. Spearheaded multiple school-wide art shows and exhibitions, enhancing student engagement and visual communication skills. Excelled in project management and fostering a collaborative learning environment, significantly enriching the educational experience.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Teacher/Yearbook Advisor
Wake Preparatory Academy
Wake Forest
01.2023 - Current
- Yearbook advisor for 2 years
- Implemented, designed an co-ran a school-wide art show
- Participated in multiple art exhibitions and contests for my students including the Congressional Art contest, NC State Fair art exhibition and Renaissance center showcase
- Worked with a design team to create two art t-shirts and one yearbook t-shirt for students
- Led a group of Art ll students in face painting at a local festival
- Led a group of Art ll students in volunteerism at two local arts festivals
- Member of MTSS committee
- Created positive educational climate to promote student learning.
- Fostered a culture of respect, creativity, and collaboration among students.
Art Teacher Grades K-5th
Forest Pines Drive Elementary
Raleigh
01.2005 - 01.2023
- Led multiple full staff development sessions, one of which was virtual and two in person
- Implemented, designed and ran a school-wide art show, which was also judged for special recognition both for individual students as well as class groups
- Initiated and ran a pottery benefit sale with 5th Graders to benefit the Raleigh Rescue Mission
- Applied for a received a grant for a school wide rock path
- Advocated for and showcased ECS1/2 works at the state fair and Central office
- Participated in multiple students showcases throughout the years countywide, most of which were self-initiated
- Chaperoned 3rd graders on the NC Museum of Art tour
- Created a YouTube channel for art instruction during Covid for students to access lessons when they were unable to join via google classroom
- Mentored two student teachers one from UNCG and one from App State
- Led and managed the specialist PLC group for 4 years
- Facilitator of yearbook art design and 5th Grade program design contest
- Designed the staff T-shirt and worked with the screen print company to facilitate the design and create the mockups for staff
- Created a twitter page to share student art and professional achievements
- Created a monthly art newsletter and shared the current happenings in the art room
Art Teacher Grades 6th-8th
Neal Middle School
Durham
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Developed and ran a school art club and took a yearly trip to NCMA
- Established a school wide art show
- Designed the school T-shirt for the auction fundraiser
Art Teacher Grades 6th-8th
Speight Middle School
Wilson
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Implemented and ran a school art club
- Designed an art club T-shirt and took a yearly trip to the NCMA
- Designed the school T-shirt
- Participated in multiple art shows throughout the county as well as having a school art show at the arts council building in downtown
Education
M.A. - Art Education
University of North Carolina, Pembroke
Pembroke, N.C.01.2007
B.F.A. - Art Education
East Carolina University
Greenville, N.C.05.1998
B. -
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA01.1994
Skills
- Art education
- Creative curriculum design
- Digital media usage
- Visual communication
- Project management
- Student assessment
Awards Recognitions
- NC State Fair Arts and Photography, 6th place school winners, 2023
- NC State Fair Arts and Photography, 2nd place school winners, 2024
- NC State Fair Arts and Photography, 2nd place professional winner, 2024
- NC State Fair Arts and Photography, 3rd place school winners, 2022
- Gifts of Gold Art Show, Student Winner, 2021
- NC State Fair Arts and Photography, 1st place school winners, 2021
- Superintendent Holiday Card, Student Winner, 2021
- Gifts of Gold Art Show, Student Winner, 2019
- NC State Fair Arts and Photography, 4th place school winners, 2019
- Superintendent Holiday Card, Student Winner, 2019
- AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Art Contest, Overall and group student winners, 2019
- Teacher of the Year, 2018-2019
- NC State Fair Arts and Photography, 3rd place school winners, 2018
- Professional Drawing Division Winner, 2nd place, 2017
- Donors Choose Grant Recipient, Arts and Literacy, 2017
- N.C. State Fair Arts and Photography, 1st place school winners, 2011
- Professional Drawing Division State Fair Winner, 2011
- Young Artist Exhibition, HM, 2011
- Peoples’ Choice Award, Meredith College Art Exhibition, 2011
- Gifts of Gold Art Show, Student Winner, 2010
- Young Jaycee’s Teacher Award, Nominee, 2000
- Wilson County First Year Teacher of the Year, 1998
Staff Development Leadership Activities
- Artist in Residency Program Chair, United Arts and school PTA, 01/01/12, 01/01/23
- Specialist representative, P.B.I.S. school team, 01/01/09, Present
- Peer Evaluator, 01/01/17, 01/01/18
- Chair of Staff Morale Activities, 01/01/17, 01/01/20
- PD Instructor, Makerspace use in the Media Center, 01/01/16, 01/01/16
- PD Art Instructor, 01/01/15, 01/01/23
- Facilitator of Staff Shirt Designs and Sales, 01/01/05, 01/01/17
- Coordinator for United Arts Campaign Funds Drive, 01/01/09, Present
- Cooperating Instructor for Student Teacher, App State University, 01/01/14, 01/01/15
- Cooperating Instructor for Student Teacher, UNCG, 01/01/22, 01/01/22
- Rubric Example Creator, Wake County ASW Assessment Program, 01/01/14, 01/01/14
- Team leader, School Leadership Team, 01/01/10, 01/01/12
- PD Art Instructor for Teacher Assistants, 01/01/09, 01/01/09
Professional Association Memberships
- NCAEA
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
- Golden Key National Honor Society
Timeline
Art Teacher/Yearbook Advisor
Wake Preparatory Academy
01.2023 - Current
Art Teacher Grades K-5th
Forest Pines Drive Elementary
01.2005 - 01.2023
Art Teacher Grades 6th-8th
Neal Middle School
01.2002 - 01.2005
Art Teacher Grades 6th-8th
Speight Middle School
01.1998 - 01.2002
M.A. - Art Education
University of North Carolina, Pembroke
B.F.A. - Art Education
East Carolina University
B. -
Christopher Newport University
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