Webpage Image: Old State House, Site of the Boston Massacre, taken Jan, 2014 by Taho
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Professional Portfolio for Tammy Hoppe
Independent Visual Artist
Master Teacher
Independent Visual Artist
Master Teacher
Creative & Research BiographyRealizing the difference between teaching art projects and teaching for artistic literacy was a key turning point in my professional development. This is when I began my rampage against cookie cutter project-based activities to teaching for true artistic literacy. What a difference this has made not only in my teaching but also in the joy for and quality of creative work.
At the beginning I had no answers but I was definitely on a mission to find some. I focused my research on art teaching approaches that could lead to the greatest improvements in both learning and creating: art therapy, interdisciplinary projects, service learning, open studio, and more. The answer I found was not in a single approach; the answer was to learn more about artists individually, their learning styles, and diverse teaching styles that help meet their array of learning needs. Therefore, I enrolled in the Master of Science Teaching and Learning program at MSU, Mankato with an emphasis on Curriculum and Assessment Writing. My thesis, Improving Students’ Artistic Efficacy: Studio Production versus Multi-faceted Art Curriculum, proved invaluable in my professional goal of teaching to make a difference. Today, with my second masters degree, Master of Arts in Art Education from UF, Gainesville, I still focus on my professional mission of positively affecting as many people as one art educator possibly can. Continuing to be a determined and dedicated teacher, professor, or studio facilitator of art education is the avenue with which I am achieving ultimate success with this goal. 
Taho in elementary art classroom
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CV / Professional Biography
Thinking, 11"X15" watercolor, Taho, 2014
Tammy Hoppe
Visual Arts Educator
Sioux Falls, SD
605-553-3075 [cell]
[email protected]
https://www.tahoportfolio.com
Degrees
M. A., Art Education, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (2015)
M. S., Teaching and Learning, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN (2010)
Certificates:
Data-Driven Decision Making to Improve Student Learning
Learning Communities and Leadership
Technology in the Classroom
B. A., Elementary Art Education, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD (1996)
B. A., Secondary Art Education, Dordt College, Sioux Center, IA (1993)
B. A., Secondary English / Language Arts, Dordt College, Sioux Center, IA (1993)
Art Education Core Strengths and Experience
Private Art Lessons and Tutoring (2019 - present)
Art Education Methods: 25 years K–12 classroom teaching experience (1993 – 2018)
taught two semesters of educational methods and philosophies, MSU, Mankato (2010 – 2011)
NCCAS Model Core Assessment Pilot Project team member (2015 -2016)
Lead Teacher (2015 - 2018)
Professional Development Coordinator (2016 - 2018)
Curriculum and Assessment: 25 years curriculum and assessment writing experience
taught graduate and undergraduate levels of curriculum and assessment writing courses (2010 - 2011)
Model Core Assessment Benchmarking Team, NCCAS & NAEA (2015)
National Art Education Association session presenter, New Orleans (2015)
“Exploring Nature: Comprehensive Thematic Unit”
Global Technology Skills in both Teaching and Learning Tools:
Converted a hybrid graduate level PLC course to a first fully online course, MSU, Mankato (2011)
Familiar and comfortable with Canvas, D2L, and Sakai
Diverse Student Population: Adult and K–12
Assistant Professor of Secondary K–12 Education, MSU, Mankato (2010 - 2011)
Adult education, Northwest Iowa Community College, (2006 - present)
Entry Level Art Studio: 25 years experience of studying, producing, and teaching diverse media and processes
Advanced Level Art Studio: especially ceramics, drawing, painting, community-based art, art in alternative sites, and service learning
Technical Writing: two master's theses, numerous book & topic reviews
Visual Arts Educator
Sioux Falls, SD
605-553-3075 [cell]
[email protected]
https://www.tahoportfolio.com
Degrees
M. A., Art Education, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (2015)
M. S., Teaching and Learning, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN (2010)
Certificates:
Data-Driven Decision Making to Improve Student Learning
Learning Communities and Leadership
Technology in the Classroom
B. A., Elementary Art Education, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD (1996)
B. A., Secondary Art Education, Dordt College, Sioux Center, IA (1993)
B. A., Secondary English / Language Arts, Dordt College, Sioux Center, IA (1993)
Art Education Core Strengths and Experience
Private Art Lessons and Tutoring (2019 - present)
Art Education Methods: 25 years K–12 classroom teaching experience (1993 – 2018)
taught two semesters of educational methods and philosophies, MSU, Mankato (2010 – 2011)
NCCAS Model Core Assessment Pilot Project team member (2015 -2016)
Lead Teacher (2015 - 2018)
Professional Development Coordinator (2016 - 2018)
Curriculum and Assessment: 25 years curriculum and assessment writing experience
taught graduate and undergraduate levels of curriculum and assessment writing courses (2010 - 2011)
Model Core Assessment Benchmarking Team, NCCAS & NAEA (2015)
National Art Education Association session presenter, New Orleans (2015)
“Exploring Nature: Comprehensive Thematic Unit”
Global Technology Skills in both Teaching and Learning Tools:
Converted a hybrid graduate level PLC course to a first fully online course, MSU, Mankato (2011)
Familiar and comfortable with Canvas, D2L, and Sakai
Diverse Student Population: Adult and K–12
Assistant Professor of Secondary K–12 Education, MSU, Mankato (2010 - 2011)
Adult education, Northwest Iowa Community College, (2006 - present)
Entry Level Art Studio: 25 years experience of studying, producing, and teaching diverse media and processes
Advanced Level Art Studio: especially ceramics, drawing, painting, community-based art, art in alternative sites, and service learning
Technical Writing: two master's theses, numerous book & topic reviews
Professional Associations
American Legion Auxiliary
National Roofing Contractors Association
SF Network Group
American Legion Auxiliary
National Roofing Contractors Association
SF Network Group
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Professional Works
Commissioned Artwork: Sanford Clinic, Rock Rapids: 2019 Community Murals: 1999, 2004, 2007 Custom Wedding/Formal Gowns: 1997 - present Independent Art Shows: Artisans Road Trip: 2D & 3D mixed media (2016 & 2017) Sky’s the Limit: painting emphasis (2015) Make it Shine: ceramics emphasis (1993) Glory Be: painting and ceramics emphasis (1993) Group Art Shows:
The Great Gingerbread Build: 1st Place & People's Choice (2015) Tri-state Business Women’s Art Show (annually) Area Artists Guild (2010) Presentations:
National Presenter for NAEA, New Orleans (2015) Present annually for Art Educators of Iowa (2006 – 2015) Presentations for NWIRC local meetings (2013 & 2014) "Skype an Author" & "Visual Literacy" Publications:
Iowa Reading Association logo (2014 & 2016) Iowa Reading Association newsletter (2013, 2014, & 2015) “Exploring Nature” comprehensive art unit (2013) Series: Portraits without Faces
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 Personal History of Art Education, interactive Glog, 2014
 Exploring Nature Comprehensive Unit Website, 2013
Full Visual Art Portfolio
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Artistic Interests
Mixed Media Wall-hangings: Metal, Glass, and Lighting
Acrylic Portraits and Abstracts
Watercolor Landscapes and Still Lifes
Stained Glass: Warm and Cold Techniques
Creative Growth, Local Arts and Artists, Artistic Literacy
Leadership, Grants, and Recognitions
Commencement Student Speaker Nomination, MSU, Mankato (2010)
Lyon Grant Honoree (2008 - 2010, 2012 - 2018)
K – 12 Iowa Art Educator of the Year (2006 – 2007)
Citizen of the Year, Rock Rapids, IA (1999)
Rock River Women’s Golf Champion (1995 – 1999 & 2010)
Key Professional Appointments
Private Art Lessons and Tutoring (2019 - present)
Independent Artist (1991 - present)
K – 12 Visual Arts Educator (1996 – 2018)
5 – 12 Lead Teacher (2015 – 2018)
Art Educators of Iowa (AEI) Webmaster and Zone A Director (2015 – 2017)
Session Presenter at NAEA, New Orleans (2015)
Zone A Director of Iowa Reading Association (2015 – 2018)
President of NWIRC (2013 – 2015)
Co-President of CLEA (2012 – 2014)
Assistant Professor of Education, MSU, Mankato (2010 – 2011)
Golden Key International Honor Society (2010 – present)
Iowa Core Curriculum Leadership Team (2010 – 2018)
K – 12 and Secondary Coalition for Teacher Preparation, MSU, Mankato (2010 – 2011)
University Student Conduct Board, MSU, Mankato (2010 – 2011)
Policy Procedures and Review Committee, MSU, Mankato (2010 – 2011)
Iowa Core Universal Constructs Writing Team (2009 – 2010)
Conference Planning Chair, AEI (2006 – 2010)
Conference Planning Coordinator for annual AEI conferences (2006 & 2010)
Rock River Golf and Country Club Board of Directors (2004 – 2007)
9 – 12 English / Language Arts Teacher (1993 – 1995)
Mixed Media Wall-hangings: Metal, Glass, and Lighting
Acrylic Portraits and Abstracts
Watercolor Landscapes and Still Lifes
Stained Glass: Warm and Cold Techniques
Creative Growth, Local Arts and Artists, Artistic Literacy
Leadership, Grants, and Recognitions
Commencement Student Speaker Nomination, MSU, Mankato (2010)
Lyon Grant Honoree (2008 - 2010, 2012 - 2018)
K – 12 Iowa Art Educator of the Year (2006 – 2007)
Citizen of the Year, Rock Rapids, IA (1999)
Rock River Women’s Golf Champion (1995 – 1999 & 2010)
Key Professional Appointments
Private Art Lessons and Tutoring (2019 - present)
Independent Artist (1991 - present)
K – 12 Visual Arts Educator (1996 – 2018)
5 – 12 Lead Teacher (2015 – 2018)
Art Educators of Iowa (AEI) Webmaster and Zone A Director (2015 – 2017)
Session Presenter at NAEA, New Orleans (2015)
Zone A Director of Iowa Reading Association (2015 – 2018)
President of NWIRC (2013 – 2015)
Co-President of CLEA (2012 – 2014)
Assistant Professor of Education, MSU, Mankato (2010 – 2011)
Golden Key International Honor Society (2010 – present)
Iowa Core Curriculum Leadership Team (2010 – 2018)
K – 12 and Secondary Coalition for Teacher Preparation, MSU, Mankato (2010 – 2011)
University Student Conduct Board, MSU, Mankato (2010 – 2011)
Policy Procedures and Review Committee, MSU, Mankato (2010 – 2011)
Iowa Core Universal Constructs Writing Team (2009 – 2010)
Conference Planning Chair, AEI (2006 – 2010)
Conference Planning Coordinator for annual AEI conferences (2006 & 2010)
Rock River Golf and Country Club Board of Directors (2004 – 2007)
9 – 12 English / Language Arts Teacher (1993 – 1995)
