Resume

Brenda L. Byrne-Gladwell





Education:
Masters of Teaching Visual Arts 2008
University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration1984
Rhode Island School of Design

Teaching Experience:

Head of Art Department/Teacher
Saint Ann School 2005-09
Art Coordinator for school

Substitute Art Teacher Grades K-12
Lawrence Township School System 2005-09

Director of Art Department
Faith Development Center Art Program 2006-09
Developed summer Art Program for children
2nd to 12th grade


Virtus Training 2006
Training for adult awareness in schools
against child sexual abuse and violence


Art Director/ Instructor
Ben Franklin Swim Club
Art Coordinator for local Club
Summer 2005

Creative Cordinator
American Legion Auxiliary, Post 414
for American Legion functions
Craft coordinator 2006-09

Art Teacher
Princeton Arts Council, 2005-7


Substitute Teacher
Princeton Day School
Princeton NJ 1999

Honors:
Fellowship for University of the Art
Graduate MAT Program
Master of Teaching Visual Arts
Excellence in Teaching Art- UARTS 2009

Participated in Resident Artist Program
funded by the
Lawrence Township Education Foundation,
Eldridge park school with teacher Jennifer Gerlack
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

Service Learning :
E.M. Stanton
Philadelphia Pa
Susan Kettel

High School of the Future
Philadelphia Pa
Betty Lindy

Bridge Academy
Lawrence NJ
Sara Bernotas



Community Service:
Lead Mural designer
Play ground Mural Design
Lawrenceville Elementary School
Lawrenceville New Jersey

Lead Mural Project supervisor
Mural design inside Slackwood Elementary School
Lawrenceville New Jersey

Helping Hands Club Creative Coordinator
Eldridge Park School 2004
Raised money for relief fund for tsunami victims

Craft Coordinator 2006-07
American Legion Auxiliary, Post 414
Initiates creative projects for
American Legion advents

Designer / Muralist
Designer Show House 2002
Junior League of Greater Princeton
Hilfield House
Princeton ,NJ 08648

Lawrence Township Board of Education
Playground design 2006
Eldridge Park / Slackwood Schools

Map of the United States
Slackwood School 2006
American Legion Women Auxiliary

American Flag
Eldridge Park School
American Legion Women Auxiliary

Professional Experience:

Freelance Artist
Gladwell Studios 1995 - present
Designing freelance for Gift ware industry

Designer/ Muralist
Designer Show House 2004
Junior League of Greater Princeton
The Hodge House
Princeton, NJ 08450

Freelance Design Group
American Visual Arts 1990-2002
Malvern, PA 19355

Freelance Designer
Ensco Products1995-2000

Freelance Designer
Dept 56 1992-2000

Freelance Designer
Lenox China, Inc. 1990-2005
Lawrenceville, NJ

Head of plush toys division
Russ Berrie Company 1986-1990
Oakland, NJ

Greeting Card Designer
Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Kansas City, Mo
1984-1986





Klimt


Art Philosophy
by
Brenda Gladwell


Art education is a untapped resource that educators are just beginning to value in creating a well rounded curriculum. In schools today we are seeing a growing population of children with many learning differences. These children do not always connect with the standard way of learning. Some students need a tactile and tangible way to grasp Ideas and concepts. I include myself in this group and understand the need for it because, I am dyslexic and the arts have given me a way that I can make sense of the world around me.

An art program that includes a well round curriculum enhances the ability of students to achieve a greater understanding of social and political issues of the world around them. It encourages students to deal creatively with concepts in a sensitive and knowledgeable manner. Art balances the development of fine motor skills and creative thought a process, which develop students appreciation of their own achievements and others. A program that integrates history, science, math, and social studies along with a diverse outlook contributes to the over all growth of a student. In addition to teaching compassion and inspiring thinking the arts also help us better understand our own experience thereby creating a richer fulfilling life.

Education in the arts is a key component in the development of each of us. The Arts, in addition to being the heart of culture, also creates a common language that can be understood by all people. Research shows that studies in the fine arts is integral in improving learning throughout all academic areas. The children of today have to understand and be able to communicate with a vast number of people from different cultures. The arts are a language that everyone can understand, regardless of differences in education, age, or socioeconomic background. In a world of ever-expanding diversity, the arts serve as a bridge across language and cultural barriers and link, both within and between cultures.

It is my hope that by teaching art, I am able to help young minds learn to think for themselves. I wish to activate the knowledge that every child has, by helping them to focus their thinking and define their problems. Through engagement in the fine arts, I will help students to expand their imaginations, and inspire children to think of creative resolutions in all aspects of their lives.