Katie

Mills Kernan
1500 Manten Blvd. Denton, Texas 76208 | katiekernan@gmail.com | (940)368-8300


PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Art educator with a passion for my content and a strong commitment to student
development and growth through the arts. A well rounded academic career, as well as
experience teaching and designing a wide range of curricula for visual arts media in diverse
settings offer a robust and confident approach to my teaching.

SKILLS
Painting |Drawing | Ceramics | Sculpture | Printmaking | Art History

EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Art Education GPA: 4.0
University of North Texas, Denton, TX December 2015
• Art EC-12 Texas Teacher Certification

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drawing and Painting GPA 3.48
University of North Texas, Denton, TX December 2005

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Art Teacher
RL Turner High School, CFBISD, Carrollton, TX August 2016-Present
• Design curricula and teach AP Studio, Painting, Drawing, and Art 1
• Prepare artwork for various shows and competitions throughout the year, including
the UIL Visual Arts Scholastic Event
• Work within the Fine Arts Department on collaborative events such as the yearly
musical

Substitute Teacher
Denton ISD January 2015-May 2016
• Taught various grade levels at multiple campuses, including a long term art position
at McMath Middle School

Art Teacher
KOAN School Denton, TX August 2013-May 2015
• Designed and implemented curricula focusing on art history and compositional
skills incorporating a variety of media, including 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional
forms
• Worked with core teachers to create connections between other subjects and art
• Taught 4 classes per week, including elementary, middle and high school classes

Owner, Director, Teacher
Katie Sue Studios, Denton, TX Spring 2012-May 2015
• Designed curricula focusing on art historical and compositional skills incorporating
a variety of media, including both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional forms
• Taught 4-5 children’s art classes per week from my home studio for preschool,
homeschooled and after school children ages 3-12
 • Supervised 4-8 students per class, providing individualized critiques and modifying
lessons to meet diverse needs

Preschool Teacher
Trinity Mother’s Day Out, Denton, TX January 2006-May 2013
• Created lesson plans for children ranging from 1 to 4 years old
• Taught developmentally appropriate academic skills, including recognition of colors,
shapes, letters, and numbers, as well as life skills, including nutrition, and personal
hygiene
• Created a classroom environment with a rich variety of materials and resources for
children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in structured learning activities and
in imaginative play
• Organized and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social
development, including games, arts, music, and science exploration

Summer Camp Art Teacher
Trinity United Methodist Church, Denton, TX Summer 2010 & 2011
• Designed art curricula based on the weekly themes of the summer camp. In
2010 the camp had a multicultural focus including study of countries around the
world; in 2011 it was a literacy focus including a variety of books and stories
• Instructed elementary aged children (K-5th grade) in artistic techniques such as
painting, drawing, collage, and sculpture

CONFERENCE SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Environmental Art Education, Texas Art Education Association November 2014

EXHIBITION RECORD
Solo Exhibition
• 2009 New Works, The Loophole, Denton, TX
Group Exhibitions
• 2010 Pinnacle Heat!, Bows and Arrows, Dallas, TX
• 2010 Shambhala Wellness Art Show, Denton, TX
• 2005 Art Six, Denton, TX
• 2005 Senior Show, Lightwell Gallery, University of North Texas
• 2004 Student Show, Union Gallery, University of North Texas
Private Collections
2012 Angela Kervin, Denton, TX
2011 Trinity United Methodist Church, Denton, TX
2010 Dorothy Arrington, Denton, TX
2010 Owen Harris, Denton, TX
2009 Karen Grayhall, San Diego, CA
2009 Nicole Estabrook, Orlando, FL
2009 Milton Cohen, Baltimore, MD
2009 Allison Roberts, Plano, TX
2008 Tim and Michelle Hill, Lufkin, TX
2007 Courtney McClanahan, Corinth, TX
2007 Elcia Vera, Coppell, TX