Education:
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art / Art Education, 2007
Exhibitions / Awards:
Publications:
Work on Permanent Display:
Artist Residencies:
2012: Studio Residency, Hungarian Multicultural Center, Budapest, Hungary
Teaching:
Visual Arts Teacher / Yearbook Advisor, Carolina International School, Concord, North Carolina.
Responsible for the development of the visual arts educational curriculum utilizing the NCSCOS and Essential Common CORE standards for High School.. The NC Essentials and Essential Common Core Standards were enhanced with the schools educational focuses of international and environmental studies.
Visual Arts Teacher / Student Services Coordinator, Charter Schools USA
Cabarrus Charter Academy & Langtree Charter Academy, North Carolina
Responsible for the development of the visual arts educational curriculum utilizing the Essential Common CORE standards for grades Kindergarten through Eighth grade.
o Instructional Leader - Specialist Team
o Technology Committee Member
o Peer and Student Mentor
o State Testing Coordinator
o Student Services / 504 Coordinator
o Administrative Leadership Team
Visual Arts Teacher, Carolina International School, Harrisburg, North Carolina.
Responsible for the development of the visual arts educational curriculum utilizing the NCSCOS and Essential Common CORE standards for grades Kindergarten through Visual Arts 2. The NC Essentials and Essential Common Core Standards were enhanced with the schools educational focuses of international and environmental studies.
o Yearbook Adviser
o Academic Leadership Team
o Essential Team Department Chair
o Peer and Student Mentor
o Technology, Core Values, and Safety Committee Member
Interim Visual Arts Teacher, Forrest Hills High School, Union County Public Schools, Marshville, North Carolina.
Interim position for teacher on maternity leave. Responsible for the execution of instruction of the NCSCOS for Visual Arts 1 and Visual Arts 2 classes.
Licensure:
Art (00810), Grades K-12, North Carolina. Effective 7/1/2015, Expires 6/30/2020
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art / Art Education, 2007
Exhibitions / Awards:
- 2019: Forming a Legacy: Works by Joan Tweedy Alumni." Rowe Gallery, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina
- 2012: “Threads Bared – Art Inspired by Fiber,” Nave Gallery, Somerville, Massachusetts
- 2012: “Library Thoughts 2 - Budapest,” Pen-Club Gallery, Budapest, Hungary, Juried by Beata Szechy, Director, Hungarian Multicultural Center
- 2007: Art and Action Award for Outstanding Performance to the Community; University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Department of Art.
- 2006: Group Exhibition, Do Not Fold, Bend, Spindle or Mutilate: Computer Punch Card Art, Washington Pavilion of Arts and Sciences, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
- 2006: Advanced Ceramic Student Exhibition, Green Rice Gallery, Charlotte, North Carolina.
- 2005: Student Art Society Juried Exhibition, Juror: Tom Schultz, Empathinc Gallery, Charlotte, North Carolina
Publications:
- "Readers Showcase." Fiber Arts Now Winter 2012: 50. Print
- “Studio Vignettes.” Studios Winter 2012: 112-114. Print
- Cyr, Gabe: New Directions in Altered Books, Lark Books, Ashville, North Carolina, 2006. Crossover artist profile.
Work on Permanent Display:
- February 2016, Cabarrus Charter Academy - Upper School, Concord, North Carolina. Gymnasium School Logo Murals
- June 2014: Cabarrus Charter Academy - Lower School, Concord, North Carolina, School Logo Murals.
- October, 2011: Private Property, Monroe, North Carolina, "The Labyrinth" site specific installation.
- May, 2007: Community House Middle School, Charlotte, North Carolina “The Spirit of Community” photographic triptych mural.
- March, 2007: University of North Carolina – Charlotte, “Hand-in-Hand, Building Community on Common Ground II,” College of Health and Human Services.
- January, 2007: Urban Ministries Community Quilt Project, “Hand-in-Hand, Building Community on Common Ground I”
- August, 2003: T-Shirt design for Annual Family Night, Town of Stallings, North Carolina
Artist Residencies:
2012: Studio Residency, Hungarian Multicultural Center, Budapest, Hungary
Teaching:
Visual Arts Teacher / Yearbook Advisor, Carolina International School, Concord, North Carolina.
Responsible for the development of the visual arts educational curriculum utilizing the NCSCOS and Essential Common CORE standards for High School.. The NC Essentials and Essential Common Core Standards were enhanced with the schools educational focuses of international and environmental studies.
Visual Arts Teacher / Student Services Coordinator, Charter Schools USA
Cabarrus Charter Academy & Langtree Charter Academy, North Carolina
Responsible for the development of the visual arts educational curriculum utilizing the Essential Common CORE standards for grades Kindergarten through Eighth grade.
o Instructional Leader - Specialist Team
o Technology Committee Member
o Peer and Student Mentor
o State Testing Coordinator
o Student Services / 504 Coordinator
o Administrative Leadership Team
Visual Arts Teacher, Carolina International School, Harrisburg, North Carolina.
Responsible for the development of the visual arts educational curriculum utilizing the NCSCOS and Essential Common CORE standards for grades Kindergarten through Visual Arts 2. The NC Essentials and Essential Common Core Standards were enhanced with the schools educational focuses of international and environmental studies.
o Yearbook Adviser
o Academic Leadership Team
o Essential Team Department Chair
o Peer and Student Mentor
o Technology, Core Values, and Safety Committee Member
Interim Visual Arts Teacher, Forrest Hills High School, Union County Public Schools, Marshville, North Carolina.
Interim position for teacher on maternity leave. Responsible for the execution of instruction of the NCSCOS for Visual Arts 1 and Visual Arts 2 classes.
Licensure:
Art (00810), Grades K-12, North Carolina. Effective 7/1/2015, Expires 6/30/2020