About
Megan Church
As a well-rounded creative woman, I endeavor to show students the power of art. I have been an art educator at the secondary level for almost two decades. I have earned my MAEd in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and my BFA in Studio Art from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
I became a visual arts educator because I discovered at a young age the value of the visual arts in my own life. The act of creating art helped me to create my own identity. The process of developing an idea and seeing that idea come to fruition by my own hand gave me a sense of accomplishment unequaled in any other educational experience.
I believe that a visual arts education is a vital part of a student's complete education. I have come to believe, through personal experience, that the arts teach a student to make decisions and problem-solve. The arts harbor a sense of value and accomplishment, and help foster an individual sense of identity, which helps a student develop as an individual.
Education
The University of Texas
at San Antonio
Master of Arts
Major: Curriculum and Instruction
May 2012
San Antonio, TX
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Major: Studio Art
Minor: Art History
May 2002
Chicago, IL
Teaching
Experience
IB Visual Arts Tutoring
New York, New York
Online IB Visual Arts Teacher,
January 2021- Present
Léman Manhattan Preparatory School
New York, New York
Upper School Visual Arts Teacher,
September 2018 - June 2020
Courses Taught: IB Visual Arts (Years 1&2) and Art Studio II
Science Skills Center High School
Brooklyn, New York
Visual Arts Teacher,
September 2017 - June 2018
Courses Taught: Studio Art
Alamo Heights High School
San Antonio, Texas
High School Visual Arts Teacher,
August 2006 - June 2017
Courses Taught: AP Studio Art, AP Art History, Painting II/III, Digital and Darkroom Photography II/III, and Art I
Other
Experience
Logo Design NYC
New York, New York
Art Director,
July 2020 - Present
Courses
Taught
- IB Visual Arts (2018-Present)
- Art Studio II (2018- Present)
- AP Studio Art (2011-2017)
- Painting II/III (2011-2017)
- Darkroom Photography II/III (2011-2017)
- Digital Photography II (2011-2017)
- AP Art History (2006-2009)
- Art I (2006-2011)