Curriculum Vitae
“...impresses me with her confidence, life experience, and openness to new learning... truly takes the time to make her curriculum enhance and enrich the core content areas…She is the glue that bonds core and enrichment classes for student academic success…”
Sherri Thomas, Ed.S, former administrator
“...because Laurie is the creator and driving force behind our Acceptance Awareness Day…the world is a better place because our students see the person first and the disability second… Another brainchild of hers is our student newspaper...written by students for students…” Melissa McCutcheon, RMS colleague, Learning Disabilities Resource Teacher
“…Mrs. Myers provides a wonderful environment for students…they love her class and believe they are all artists..." L. Hardwick, parent
“..she gives so much to the kids of our community and schools…I admire her work as an educator and artist.. .” John Woodfin, retired University Director of Theatre
Research Interests:
The effects of visual media on children, brain functions in art, drawing, photography, technology, Design Thinking, and personal identity.
Professional Profile
Eager to enhance curriculum and enrich creative classroom experience through recognizing diversity, instilling equality, and empowering all students through art
Holds a Master of Arts from the College of Fine Arts- University of Florida
Founder of Acceptance Awareness Day-Rolla Middle School
Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of creating, nurturing, and empowering all children.
Experienced in developing curriculum based on collaboration, character development, and global communication
Advanced in use of the Internet, educational software, and other digital media.
Experienced in teaching digital art at the high school and college level as well as traditional art media
Education, Honors, and Certification
Master of Arts from the College of Fine Arts University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. 2013
Bachelor of Science in Art Education with a minor in Secondary Education,
William Woods University, Fulton, MO. 1988
Adobe Campus Leader, 2014 to present
Capstone Research: Design Thinking as Collaborative Learning in Education: Observing Student Behavior through the Design Thinking Process, 2013
National Honor Society Most Influential Teacher, RHS, 2013, 2016, 2017
Missouri State Teacher of the Year Nominee, 2007, 2011
South Central Region Missouri State Teacher of the Year, 2010-11
Huffman Most Positive Educator Award, 1997-2018
ArtsRolla! Painting Award, 2010
Prairie Star Photography Challenge Award, 2010
Missouri Prairie Journal Photography Publication Award, 2011
Missouri University of Science & Technology Invitation Only Photography Exhibit, 2009
Rolla Middle School Quality Teaching Award, 2007, 2009
Wan-Tien Quality Teacher Award, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2002, 2004, 2006
Missouri Best Practice Award, Acceptance Awareness Day 2001-02
Employment
Lecturer, Missouri University of Science and Technology, August 2013 to present, Rolla, MO
Art Educator, Rolla High School grades 9-12, August 2017 to present, Rolla MO
Art and Journalism Teacher, Rolla Middle School grades 5-7, August 1992 to 2018, Rolla, MO
Art Teacher Rolla Junior High grades 8-9, August 1992 to 2006, Rolla, MO
Art and Journalism Teacher, Licking High School, August 1988 to May 1992, Licking, MO
Professional Affiliations
CORE- Champions of Rolla Education Board
NAEA - National Art Education Association
NAEA Women’s Caucus
MAEA - Missouri Art Education Association
MSTA - Missouri State Teacher’s Association
South Central Missouri Art Teacher’s Association (D6)
RCTA - Rolla Community Teacher’s Association
ArtsRolla! – Rolla, MO Community Art Organization
Missouri University Campus Art Committee
Professional Presentations and Publications
Teaching and Learning Technology Conference presenter, Missouri S&T, Rolla, MO 2019
NAEA Spring Conference presenter, San Diego, CA, 2014
MAEA Spring Conference presenter, Jefferson City, MO, 2014
Rolla Middle School Acceptance Awareness Day Founder/Co-Coordinator (AKA Kindness Day)
Curriculum design for Digital Art, Design Thinking courses, RMS, RHS and S&T
S&T Celebration of Nations Banner and photographer
RMS Positive Behavior Support Team and Mentor
S&T Curriculum Revision Team for grades 4-16
RMS ArtSmart Club Founder, Sponsor, Co-Coordinator
RMS Smack Dab in the Middle student newspaper Founder, Managing Editor
Guest Speaker Coordinator, RMS and S&T
Grant writing, RMS and S&T
Exhibition Coordinator, RMS and S&T
RMS Staff Art Show Founder and Coordinator
Artsonia Co-coordinator, Rolla Middle School
Published articles in Missouri Middle School Transescent and MAEA
Phelps County Child Advocacy Network Graphic Design
University of Florida Art Education Advisory Board for incoming students
Volunteer/Community Involvement
P.E.O- Philanthropical Educational Organization, Chapter EM, Rolla, MO
ArtsRolla! Member, judge, exhibit personal work
Lion’s Club Peace Poster Contest, Co-Coordinator and judge
Art is Ageless Presbyterian Art Show juror
Mentoring Makes A Difference Program
Guest speaker to 4H groups and adult community classes
Active advocate for SafeRolla Smoke-Free Ordinance
Free photography as needed for senior students and organizations
Sherri Thomas, Ed.S, former administrator
“...because Laurie is the creator and driving force behind our Acceptance Awareness Day…the world is a better place because our students see the person first and the disability second… Another brainchild of hers is our student newspaper...written by students for students…” Melissa McCutcheon, RMS colleague, Learning Disabilities Resource Teacher
“…Mrs. Myers provides a wonderful environment for students…they love her class and believe they are all artists..." L. Hardwick, parent
“..she gives so much to the kids of our community and schools…I admire her work as an educator and artist.. .” John Woodfin, retired University Director of Theatre
Research Interests:
The effects of visual media on children, brain functions in art, drawing, photography, technology, Design Thinking, and personal identity.
Professional Profile
Eager to enhance curriculum and enrich creative classroom experience through recognizing diversity, instilling equality, and empowering all students through art
Holds a Master of Arts from the College of Fine Arts- University of Florida
Founder of Acceptance Awareness Day-Rolla Middle School
Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of creating, nurturing, and empowering all children.
Experienced in developing curriculum based on collaboration, character development, and global communication
Advanced in use of the Internet, educational software, and other digital media.
Experienced in teaching digital art at the high school and college level as well as traditional art media
Education, Honors, and Certification
Master of Arts from the College of Fine Arts University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. 2013
Bachelor of Science in Art Education with a minor in Secondary Education,
William Woods University, Fulton, MO. 1988
Adobe Campus Leader, 2014 to present
Capstone Research: Design Thinking as Collaborative Learning in Education: Observing Student Behavior through the Design Thinking Process, 2013
National Honor Society Most Influential Teacher, RHS, 2013, 2016, 2017
Missouri State Teacher of the Year Nominee, 2007, 2011
South Central Region Missouri State Teacher of the Year, 2010-11
Huffman Most Positive Educator Award, 1997-2018
ArtsRolla! Painting Award, 2010
Prairie Star Photography Challenge Award, 2010
Missouri Prairie Journal Photography Publication Award, 2011
Missouri University of Science & Technology Invitation Only Photography Exhibit, 2009
Rolla Middle School Quality Teaching Award, 2007, 2009
Wan-Tien Quality Teacher Award, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2002, 2004, 2006
Missouri Best Practice Award, Acceptance Awareness Day 2001-02
Employment
Lecturer, Missouri University of Science and Technology, August 2013 to present, Rolla, MO
Art Educator, Rolla High School grades 9-12, August 2017 to present, Rolla MO
Art and Journalism Teacher, Rolla Middle School grades 5-7, August 1992 to 2018, Rolla, MO
Art Teacher Rolla Junior High grades 8-9, August 1992 to 2006, Rolla, MO
Art and Journalism Teacher, Licking High School, August 1988 to May 1992, Licking, MO
Professional Affiliations
CORE- Champions of Rolla Education Board
NAEA - National Art Education Association
NAEA Women’s Caucus
MAEA - Missouri Art Education Association
MSTA - Missouri State Teacher’s Association
South Central Missouri Art Teacher’s Association (D6)
RCTA - Rolla Community Teacher’s Association
ArtsRolla! – Rolla, MO Community Art Organization
Missouri University Campus Art Committee
Professional Presentations and Publications
Teaching and Learning Technology Conference presenter, Missouri S&T, Rolla, MO 2019
NAEA Spring Conference presenter, San Diego, CA, 2014
MAEA Spring Conference presenter, Jefferson City, MO, 2014
Rolla Middle School Acceptance Awareness Day Founder/Co-Coordinator (AKA Kindness Day)
Curriculum design for Digital Art, Design Thinking courses, RMS, RHS and S&T
S&T Celebration of Nations Banner and photographer
RMS Positive Behavior Support Team and Mentor
S&T Curriculum Revision Team for grades 4-16
RMS ArtSmart Club Founder, Sponsor, Co-Coordinator
RMS Smack Dab in the Middle student newspaper Founder, Managing Editor
Guest Speaker Coordinator, RMS and S&T
Grant writing, RMS and S&T
Exhibition Coordinator, RMS and S&T
RMS Staff Art Show Founder and Coordinator
Artsonia Co-coordinator, Rolla Middle School
Published articles in Missouri Middle School Transescent and MAEA
Phelps County Child Advocacy Network Graphic Design
University of Florida Art Education Advisory Board for incoming students
Volunteer/Community Involvement
P.E.O- Philanthropical Educational Organization, Chapter EM, Rolla, MO
ArtsRolla! Member, judge, exhibit personal work
Lion’s Club Peace Poster Contest, Co-Coordinator and judge
Art is Ageless Presbyterian Art Show juror
Mentoring Makes A Difference Program
Guest speaker to 4H groups and adult community classes
Active advocate for SafeRolla Smoke-Free Ordinance
Free photography as needed for senior students and organizations