Jennifer Nicklas is an art educator with over 10 years of experience teaching K-12 visual arts in both the United States and China. She holds a BS in Art Education and is certified to teach K-12 visual arts. Currently, she teaches grades 6-8 art, printmaking, painting, ceramics, and AP studio art at Qingdao No. 1 International School of Shandong in China, where she has worked since 2012.
Art is the catalyst for collaboration and curricular integration by teachers in resources and professional development offered by the North Carolina Museum of Art. Learn about online resources and model lessons that enable teachers of all subjects to engage students with artintegrated lessons across content areas.
Presenter(s): Jill Taylor and Tonya Scott
ePortfolios as a vehicle to foster communities of practice in educationJosh Yavelberg
This is a discussion of an e-portfolio platform developed through the combination of several theories to engage learners in concepts of life-long learning.
Art is the catalyst for collaboration and curricular integration by teachers in resources and professional development offered by the North Carolina Museum of Art. Learn about online resources and model lessons that enable teachers of all subjects to engage students with artintegrated lessons across content areas.
Presenter(s): Jill Taylor and Tonya Scott
ePortfolios as a vehicle to foster communities of practice in educationJosh Yavelberg
This is a discussion of an e-portfolio platform developed through the combination of several theories to engage learners in concepts of life-long learning.
Planing for organising curricular activitiesdentification and Planing for organising events organisation of conceptsDesigning teaching learning experiences good planning, lesson plannig, methodology, pedagogy, ccm
Every year for 10 years, non-profits from Central Pennsylvania have brought their needs for professional-quality design materials to Pennsylvania College of Art &Design’s American Institute of Graphic Arts Student Chapter (AIGA) for the annual Designathon. Every year, PCA&D students, aided by faculty members and PCA&D alumni (and lots of coffee), create brochures, logos, t-shirts, posters, websites and more during a 24 hour period.
During the 10th annual event on Feb 23 aND 24, 28 Graphic Design students aided by 8 faculty members and 8 alumni, one of whom participated in the original Designathon, sequesterED themselves at PCA&D starting at 6 p.m. on February 23 to deliver professional-quality design services at no charge to the non-profits. Students at PCA&D who participate in the Designathon gain real-world experience in creating projects for clients under a tight, 24-hour deadline. They learn that non-profits have very real marketing needs in order to be successful, and strong graphic design on well-organized collateral pieces are vital components in successful communications and marketing plans. More importantly, students experience the value of giving back to the community.
There are a lot of people at USQ to support our Indigenous students. Did you know all of this support existed?
To find out more about joining USQ visit: usq.edu.au/ciser
A Lifetime of Learning: Engagement Programs for Older AdultsWest Muse
How can your museum meet the social, emotional, creative, and intellectual needs of older adults? Educators from three museums—the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Museum of Photographic Arts in San Diego, and the University of Alaska Museum of the North in Fairbanks—will present diverse models of programming designed to accommodate this growing audience. From art programs for individuals with memory loss to collections-based classes, discover ideas for engagement! #trending
St. Alberts High School students presented at Student Technology Conference 2017, competing against odds, Vinitha Charly and Team presented at #Studtechcon2017
Planing for organising curricular activitiesdentification and Planing for organising events organisation of conceptsDesigning teaching learning experiences good planning, lesson plannig, methodology, pedagogy, ccm
Every year for 10 years, non-profits from Central Pennsylvania have brought their needs for professional-quality design materials to Pennsylvania College of Art &Design’s American Institute of Graphic Arts Student Chapter (AIGA) for the annual Designathon. Every year, PCA&D students, aided by faculty members and PCA&D alumni (and lots of coffee), create brochures, logos, t-shirts, posters, websites and more during a 24 hour period.
During the 10th annual event on Feb 23 aND 24, 28 Graphic Design students aided by 8 faculty members and 8 alumni, one of whom participated in the original Designathon, sequesterED themselves at PCA&D starting at 6 p.m. on February 23 to deliver professional-quality design services at no charge to the non-profits. Students at PCA&D who participate in the Designathon gain real-world experience in creating projects for clients under a tight, 24-hour deadline. They learn that non-profits have very real marketing needs in order to be successful, and strong graphic design on well-organized collateral pieces are vital components in successful communications and marketing plans. More importantly, students experience the value of giving back to the community.
There are a lot of people at USQ to support our Indigenous students. Did you know all of this support existed?
To find out more about joining USQ visit: usq.edu.au/ciser
A Lifetime of Learning: Engagement Programs for Older AdultsWest Muse
How can your museum meet the social, emotional, creative, and intellectual needs of older adults? Educators from three museums—the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Museum of Photographic Arts in San Diego, and the University of Alaska Museum of the North in Fairbanks—will present diverse models of programming designed to accommodate this growing audience. From art programs for individuals with memory loss to collections-based classes, discover ideas for engagement! #trending
St. Alberts High School students presented at Student Technology Conference 2017, competing against odds, Vinitha Charly and Team presented at #Studtechcon2017
The AGNSW has a record of strong engagement with regional SW. However more can be done to enhance and extend our relationship with regional partners and audiences. In support of the NSW government Create in NSW policy, AGNSW have developed a Regional & Western Sydney Engagement Plan. This ambitious plan was informed by regional engagement forums held across the state with significant contributions from partners in regional galleries. This presentation will share key themes that emerged through consultation, the Gallery’s engagement strategy towards 2021 and case studies of hugely successful projects such as Art Pathways and the Home Aboriginal Art project.
On May 10, members of the Arts Education Master Plan Advisory Working Group presented their findings and recommendations to the San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education.
1. JENNIFER NICKLAS
Aims to foster the intrinsic need to learn that exists in all students by
building meaningful relationships and developing visual literacy. I love
what I do and I believe this passion is infused in my approach to teaching
and learning.
www.nicklasart.com
linkedin.com/in/jnicklas
+86 186 6020 8573
Education & Credentials:
BS Art education cum laude Northern Arizona University.
Certified as highly qualified to teach K-12 visual arts through the state of Kansas.
International Teaching Experience:
2012-present Qingdao No. 1 International School of Shandong (China)
• Instruct Grade 6-8 art, printmaking, painting, ceramics & AP studio art.
• Seamlessly incorporate technology into the curriculum.
• Employ UbD and backward planning to create
meaningful & rigorous units of study.
• Work collaboratively with other teachers to differentiate
instruction in order to ensure high levels of success for all students.
• Implementation of authentic assessments through key
assignments attended by the QISS community.
• Implementation of the AP Studio Art Program.
• Serve as ACAMIS ACE coordinator for QISS.
• Organize ACAMIS arts and cultural events attended by
students throughout China & Mongolia.
• Create and sponsor various extra curricular clubs for
students of all ages.
• Chaperone students on trips during the
“Week Without Walls” program.
• Girls Volleyball coach.
Additional
Teaching
Experience:
2007-2012 Shawnee Mission
Public Schools (USA)
Instructed ceramics, drawing, AP •
studio art & sculpture.
Sponsored National Art Honor Society.•
Chosen to rewrite district visual•
arts curricula & objectives .
Worked on PBIS and Ruby Payne •
committees to research and implement
strategies for under resourced learners.
Organized student art exhibitions •
within the school and in the community.
Worked closely with other teachers to implement •
research based methods of differentiation to ensure all
students were challenged and able to achieve success.
Submitted award-winning •
student work to national competitions.
Organized and led educational trips with students •
overseas in order to experience art and history.
Led professional development sessions on how to •
differentiate for student success.
Leadership &
Volunteer Experience:
President of QISS PTA (August 2014-Present)
ACAMIS ACE coordinator for QISS (August 2013-
Present)
Chair of ACAMIS Cultural Convention 2014-2015
Student Success Team (SST) committee (August
2014-Present)
Secretary of QISS PTA August 2013- July 2014
Head of Curriculum and Instruction (August 2012-July
2013)
WASC accreditation team (August 2012-July 2013)
Organizer, Presenter ACAMIS Arts Fest (March 2013)
Presenter at 2011 Kansas Art Education Association
Conference (October 2011)
Professional Development Leader for PBIS & Ruby
Payne (August 2007-July 2012).
Children’s workshop leader for Coconino Center for
the Arts & Northern Arizona University (August
2005-July 2006)
Publications:
• “A Special Trip to Tongxing”.
Redstar Magazine, Jun. 2014.
• “5 Reasons Why the Arts
Matter in International
Education”.
MINS Magazine, Nov. 2012.
• “A Teaching Mantra”.
School Arts Magazine, Oct. 2006.
Technology Proficiencies:
• Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
• Edmodo
• Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel
• Prezi
• Weebly
• Atlas Rubicon
• Audacity
• Sound Cloud
Jennifernicklas623
jnick623@gmail.com