Our Background
Personal Profile
An innovative and passionate art educator and practising Artist, with expertise in teaching, research, and design. Skilled in integrating creative methodologies into art education, with experience across diverse educational settings. Recognized for promoting interdisciplinary approaches and contributing to student growth and career preparation.
Education
Work Experience
2021-2023
Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
Master’s in Art Education
Full Scholarship Recipient for Outstanding Achievement
2011-2015
University of Education, Winneba, Ghana
Bachelor of Art Education
Member in Good Standing, University Innovative Students’ Program
2023- Current
K-12 Educator
Akron Public Schools
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Serves as an instructional coach for Akron Public School art teachers. (Introduction to leathercraft as an integral part of art education).
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2018–2021
Art Educator
Ghana Education Service | St. Thomas Senior High Sch.
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Principal Superintendent
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2021–2023
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Kent State University, School of Arts, Ohio
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Taught and assisted undergraduate and graduate students in art education courses.
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Supervised undergraduate practicum students in art enrichment programs across K–12 grades.
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Provided field experience mentorship for graduate students during the 2022 fall academic year.
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2022-2023
CO-OP (Internship)
Akron STEM Middle School & Findley Elementary Sch.
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Taught creative art to students (Grades 5–8)
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2014
Internship
Ghana Education Service | Prempeh College
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Worked as creative activities art teacher for the Department of Visual Art
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HONORS AND AWARD
August 2023
Gallerium/Biafarin Art Exhibition, Ontario, Canada
June 2023
Gallerium/Biafarin Art Exhibition, Ontario, Canada
Awarded Publication Certificate for participating in Gallerium Art Exhibition by Biafarin.com, Ontario, Canada.
Awarded a Publication Certification as an international Artist representing the United States of America by Biafarin international, Ontario, Canada. Biafarin.com/ Artistonish.com/June 2023
July 2023
Gallerium/Biafarin Art Exhibition, Ontario, Canada
Awarded a group exhibition certificate by Gallerium/Biafarin Art Exhibition, Ontario, Canada for being among the exceptional artist across 120 countries. I represented United States of America.
2022
Tuscarawas County Center
2022
Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition-Ohio
2021-2023
Kent State University
Invited as Juror for Region 10 art show at the Tuscarawas County Center
Full Scholarship as to pursue my master’s degree from Kent State University for my tremendous achievement at the undergraduate level at the University of Education, Ghana
Juror for Ohio Region 10 Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition
2023
Ohio Art Education Association
JUROR: YAM (Youth Art Month) Ohio Art Education Association Certificate. United States of America
June 2023
Gallerium/Biafarin, Ontario, Canada
August 2023
Gallerium/Biafarin, Ontario, Canada
Published in international Art Catalogue by Gallerium/Biafarin, Ontario, Canada, Emotion art exhibition pp. 35.
Published in international Art Catalogue by Gallerium/Biafarin, Ontario, Canada, Unreal art exhibition pp. 33.
Kent State University
Fall 2022
Kent State University
2021
Kent State University
2021-2023
Kent State University
2021-2023
Kent State University
2021-2023
Former Member of the Dean of Students Advisory Committee, Kent
State University
Former International Students and Association, Active Member, Kent State University
NAEA, member, Department of Art Education, Kent State University
OAE Member
Former Graduate Student Association, Member