1. Julie Wallick Mitchell, M.AA.Ed.
1765 Redbourne Drive ~ Atlanta, GA 30350
770.891.0274 ~ JulieWallickMitchell@yahoo.com
Personal artwork preview via my book at: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/622951
Student work can be viewed as a slide show on the PGMS site: http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/page/24428
OBJECTIVE
I seek to teach in an environment where I can joyfully introduce the elementary learner to the
exciting world of the arts, both historically and modern, to show how art is integrated into every
aspect of our lives, cross-curricular and beyond; help the middle school learner develop a
greater appreciation of art while satiating their need to experiment with and develop art skills
that can be transferred in and beyond the art studio; or use my unique mentoring skills and
substantial knowledge of art to help the older learner realize their greatest potential in the art
studio in preparation for their future. I am passionate about the role visual arts plays in the
education and development of young minds for I firmly believe there is much to be learned and
cultivated in a developing mind that engages with visual media—hands on projects as well as
intellectual and aesthetic inquiry.
While I’m an expert/professional in the field of ceramics. I have a full-range and command of
knowledge and experience with a broad variety of art media and techniques. I consider myself
a student-directed, project-based educator. I view my role as being a facilitator, coach, and
mentor in the field of art. I believe learning about art can be for art itself alone, but more-so I
believe the participation and learning through the arts gives services to all other subjects and
endeavors, in school and beyond. I've developed a unique and natural ability to seize
serendipitous and dynamic learning moments that tap into the immediate interests of my
students, easily tying into relevant learning opportunities that coincide across the curriculum.
My approach to teaching art makes learning content and concepts relevant and natural.
EXPERIENCE
2010-present
Visual Arts Teacher
Forsyth County ~ Piney Grove MS ~ Cumming, GA
• Teacher of Visual Arts: I teach nearly 1300+- students each year at PGMS. I manage a
variety of needs and abilities in classes as full as 41, 6 times each day. My goal is to facilitate
the mastery of visual arts standards according to developmental stage and ability of each
student.
• Art Club/National Junior Art Honor Society sponsor
• Serve as member of CORE Team responsible for academic policy regarding the school
• Specials Department Co-chair
• Sponsor and DJ for the 6th
grade socials (SO much fun!)
2010 Feb ~ May

2. Visual Arts Teacher/Long Term Substitute
Dekalb County Schools ~ Tucker HS ~ Tucker, GA
• I was recruited and hired by DCSS Visual Arts coordinator to teach digital photography
one month into the semester as the former teacher retired in the middle of a school move
to a new building. In the new facility there was no darkroom. I quickly designed and
developed a digital photography curriculum and began teaching it immediately. It turned
out to be one of my most enjoyable teaching experiences to date. I did this
simultaneously while unpacking and organizing numerous boxes of classroom materials
in the new space.
• I also taught Visual Art 1
2003-2007
Independent Real Estate Professional
Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Perimeter
• Earned status in Million Dollar Club in my first year
2007-2009
Marketing Specialist
Fairway Independent Mortgage ~ Conyers and Sandy Springs, GA
• Marketing and customer service liaison
1996–present
Ceramic Studio Artist
• I maintained a small inventory in an art gallery for several years, personal rep at this time
• I exhibit local and nation-wide
• I donate art work to auction/fund raising efforts
• I volunteer my time and skills to a variety of schools to teach ceramic arts over the years
1998-2001
Art Teacher/Proprietor
Camp Art Safari ~ Conyers, GA
• Taught children, grades 1-8, a variety of art skills in my home during the summer for
several years. Each camp session was one week, 9am-4pm each day with 10-14 student s
attending each session
1996–2000
Substitute Teacher
Rockdale County Public School System ~ Conyers, GA
• Taught all grade levels, but spent most time with the seven ES Gifted and Talented
program teachers as the preferred substitute at Honey Creek ES.
1983–1993
Interior Designer/Sales Manager/Consumer Education

3. Spring Crest Drapery Center ~ Conyers, GA
• Residential in-home sales of custom window and wall treatments and upholstery
• Managed and trained sales and workroom staff
• Developed, coordinated, taught consumer directed seminars
EDUCATION & ASSOCIATIONS
• Certified in the State of Georgia to teach Visual Arts K-12
• Master of Arts Art Education Georgia State University, 4.0 GPA
• BFA Art Education Georgia State University, Cum Laude
• Concentration in Ceramics (ECE & Ceramics before changing to Art Ed)
• 2009 Recipient of the Jean Ellen Jones Art Education, an award presented by GSU Art
Education Faculty presented to the graduating student most likely to make a difference to
the field of Art Education
• Regularly attend professional workshops and seminars, many with well-known artists
primarily in the field of ceramics
• Georgia Institute of Real Estate 2004-05. I was a Realtor for 5 years achieving Million
Dollar Club status immediately. (stopped to re-pursue art education)
• Member National/Georgia Art Education Association
PERSONAL INTERESTS
• Volunteering, kayaking, photography, friends & family, reading and learning new things
• Married to Jay Mitchell, since 1985
• Mother of two honors college graduates (Physics and Genetics)
VOLUNTEER/SERVICE
• 2005/06 President of Marist Arts Guild
• 2004/05 VP Development (fundraising) for Marist Arts Guild: I doubled contribution
revenues from all previous years. I created the new, permanent logo for Marist School
Arts Guild that is still in use
• 2003/04 Chairperson and developer of large-scale fundraising event for Marist Arts
Guild: JAMFEST ‘04
• Past Panel Associate for Governor’s Council for Developmental Disabilities
• Past Board Member Rockdale CARES, Inc (non-profit org for citizens with
developmental disabilities). I chaired large fundraising events during my service
• 1996-98 PTA Cultural Arts Coordinator at Honey Creek ES.
• Artist in residence and visiting artist in K-12 schools
• Appointed to the LSAC (Local School Advisory Committee) at Honey Creek ES. Active
on the influential panel for 4 years.