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The Art of Education University- Director of Compliance and Education Policy

The Director of Compliance and Education Policy provides strategic direction and leadership to support the rapid growth of a cutting edge art education institution. This position develops, trains, and monitors a comprehensive compliance program unique to each department that allows rapid growth towards strategic plans. Compliance is their advocate, not their barrier.

The Director of Compliance and Education Policy ensures that all employees have access to the knowledge, support, and guidance to conduct their work in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards, while also being empowered to ask new questions and push ideas forward. 

The Director of Compliance and Education Policy has a business mind and can influence and partner across the institution, seeking new ways of doing things for the overall success of each individual and department. This role requires confidence and the ability to work productively with regulators and can communicate clearly and persuasively.

The Director of Compliance and Education Policy works collaboratively both vertically and horizontally within the university to ensure best practices are conducted and upheld and advises the team on a range of regulatory matters, such as launching new products and strategically positioning current products. This position is a blend of strategy, systems thinking, and creativity that has the ability to partner across the institution and does not settle for the old ways of doing compliance. 

This position promotes ethical management behavior and an awareness and understanding of positive ethical principles and compliance with all regulatory bodies, federal and state law. The Director of Compliance and Education Policy requires a multi-talented professional who is knowledgeable in the critical areas of the national scope of accreditation, NC-SARA, and the individualized teacher advancement regulations in all 50 states. Therefore, this role requires attention to detail, consistent awareness of external legislation, and awareness of ongoing updates in state by state teacher licensure regulations.

  • Understand teacher licensure in all 50 states
  • Complete applications to become an approved PD Provider
  • Train and assist the team with any compliance questions
  • Keep records up to date on state requirements
  • Understand accreditation processes and complete and submit all forms. (DEAC and IACET)
  • Research compliance related topics, ADA, Title IV, create and present proposals to leadership
  • Research and understand state visual art standards in all 50 states
  • Research and understand the curriculum adoption process in all 50 states
  • Manage Institutional Projects
  • Attend sales calls to assist in moving deals forward
  • Draft emails and documents for Admissions, Advisors, Sales, School Success, and marketing
  • Create and lead Leadership training: Goal development + implementation

The Art of Education UniversityAdjunct Instructor

Instruct graduate-level courses for art educators. Provide inspiring instruction and value-added feedback for students. Facilitate engaging discussion around course topics and assess student work.

  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Creativity in Crisis
  • Designing Your Own Curriculum
  • Studio: Fibers
  • Studio: Ceramics
  • Art History

The Art of Education UniversityWriter/Content Producer

Pennsylvania College of Art & DesignDirector of Continuing Education

  • Run the Continuing Education program for grades 1- adults
  • Schedule classes and oversee instructors (30 + instructors)
  • Hire all instructors
  • Maintain budget, supply ordering, and marketing materials

PA Homeschoolers AP Art and Art History Teacher

  • Create and maintain a website to host course content
  • Create course content for AP Art History, AP Drawing, and AP 2D Design
  • Correspond with students, parents, and PA Homeschoolers

South Middleton School DistrictHigh School Art Teacher

  • Welcome new students on the first day of school and instruct on school and district policies and procedures
  • Develop and deliver curriculum for Darkroom Photography, Digital Photography, Intro to Art, Jewelry/Metals, Sculpture, and AP art
  • Organize and coordinate annual art show
  • Correspond with staff, students, parents, and administration
  • Manage field trips for students to museums to encourage understanding of the impact of art on the community
  • Serve as Co-Advisor for Art Co-op and Student Council
  • Create decorations for Lifeskills Prom

Education

Union Institue and University- Master of Arts, Concentration in Creativity Studies

Messiah CollegeBS in Art Education

Exhibitions

  • New York Now
  • Buyers Market of American Craft
  • RAW Natural Born Artist
  • Contemporary Fibers, Marrietta Art House
  • Art Star
  • PA Guild of Craftsman, Wilmington, DE
  • PA Guild of Craftsman, Lancaster, Pa
  • Fall into Fine Craft
  • Lancaster Art Walk
  • Mechanicsburg Museum
  • Messiah Mentor Show
  • Mechanicsburg Art Center
  • Tied in Knots: Untangling the Art of Textiles: City Hall, Lancaster, Pa

Presentations/Publications

  • Messiah College Bridge, 2012 feature article, “Teacher by Day, Artist by Night”
  • Harrisburg Magazine, Feature article
  • Crafts Report, 2012 Feature Facetime
  • Design Sponge, 2013 Biz Ladies Contributor
  • Danielle Laporte, 2014 Guest Contributor, Talking to Teens about Their Feelings
  • Presentor at 2018 PAEA: How to Advocate for the Arts
  • ART ED Radio podcast guest: Talking about Creativity
  • Your Creative Push: Podcast Guest
  • 2018: PAEA: How to Advocate for the Arts
  • 2018: Presenter at Art Ed NOW
  • 2019: Presenter at Art Ed NOW
  • 2019: Art of Education University PRO Facilitator: “Working with Advanced Students”
  • 2019: Art of Education University PRO Facilitator: “Advanced Fibers”

Articles for The Art of Education University Magazine

  • How to Make the Most of Your Time when Completing a Master’s Degree
  • How to Understand Your Teaching License
  • How to Create Space to Earn a Master’s Degree
  • 10 Watercolor Artists to Inspire Your Students
  • 5 Ways to Make Giving Student Feedback Simple
  • A Full Month of Simple Art Advocacy Ideas
  • The Pros and Cons of Working with Air Dry Clay
  • 5 Surprising Things you Might Not Know About Creativity
  • How to Design a Lesson Plan to Allow for Creative Thought
  • 10 Mixed Media Artists to Inspire You and Your Students
  • A more Effective Way to Plan Your AP Course
  • A Simple Mindset Shift to Help You Find the Time to Make Art
  • How to Inspire Students to Use their Sketchbooks in a New Way
  • The Dangers of Shopping as an Art Teacher
  • How to Help Students Develop a Body of Work
  • 11 Fascinating Jewelry Artists to Share with Your Students
  • 3 Creative Ways to Use Straws in the Art Room
  • How to use Radical Candor with Your Students
  • 10 Inspiring Ceramic Artists to Share with Your Students
  • How to Have Your Students Pretend to be Famous Artists
  • 10 Photographers Your Students Will Love
  • How to Help Students Embrace Their Differences
  • Why We Should Keep Darkroom Photography Alive
  • How Does Calling Students Artists Impact Growth Mindset?
  • How to Plan Your First Day at the High School Level
  • A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Teaching Art Online
  • Are You Giving Your Students Too Many Choices?
  • How to Use Online Quizzes for Differentiation
  • 10 Inspiring Fiber Artists You Should Know
  • 5 Essential Tips for Managing High School Students
  • A Simple Jewelry Technique with Endless Possibilities
  • A Simple Way to Help Students Understand Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO
  • The Best Way to Help Your Students Get to Know Their Cameras
  • How to Earn Extra Money by Selling Your Own Artwork
  • How to Manage Your Classroom with Your Style
  • A High School Art Teacher’s Guide to Time Management
  • 3 Ways to Make Sketchbooks from Scraps
  • How to Start Selling York Work at Craft and Trade Shows
  • Do Crafts Have a Place in the Art Room?
  • How to Make Extra Credit Your Students’ Responsibility
  • Art Advocacy: Learning to Speak the Language of Your Audience
  • Teach Your Students How to Price Art
  • A Beginner’s Guide to Making Metal Jewelry in the Art Room
  • How to Easily Infuse Fiber Arts Into Your Curriculum
  • How to Break Big News Before Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • What Would a Caveman Say About Jeff Koons’ Balloon Dog?
  • Have You Ever Considered Quitting Teaching?
  • How Much Does Craftsmanship Really Matter?
  • How to Get Your Students Writing with Only 6 Words