Mandy Stringer

• Created and implemented a comprehensive graphic and media arts design course curriculum that aligned with both Colorado Mountain College (CMC) and Aspen High School requirements, enabling high school students to earn college credit through career and technical education. 
• Developed engaging and interactive lesson plans, incorporating industry best practices and emerging trends in graphic design.
• Facilitated student learning through hands-on projects and assignments, fostering creativity and critical thinking skills.
• Collaborated with colleagues to ensure seamless integration of curriculum across different courses and programs.
• Two year average of 89% of students passed credit earning exam.
• Two year average of 72% of students earned Adobe certifications.

• Visual Arts Teacher: 
  • Designed and implemented a comprehensive 3D Visual Art Programming curriculum, establishing a new 3D pathway in collaboration with Media Arts faculty to create an interdisciplinary Visual/Media Hybrid Major; developed and taught courses including Ceramics Fundamentals + Seminar, Sculpture Fundamentals + Seminar, Advanced Placement 3D Art + Design, and 3D Art Explorations.
• Instructional Design: 
  • Developed virtual and hybrid instructional designs for visual arts programs, incorporating interactive gallery experiences, tiered demonstrations, video immersive tools, virtual community-building strategies, and scaffolded critique frameworks.
• PLC Leader: Visual and Performing Arts:
  • Led the Visual and Media Arts Professional Learning Community (PLC), initiating student-centered curricular decisions with an anti-racism focus; acted as a liaison between administration and team members while facilitating weekly meetings and providing individual coaching support. 
  • Observed and coached eight teachers annually via cognitive coaching techniques to plan instructional cycles; provided thoughtful pre- and post-observation feedback to foster collaboration, innovation in teaching approaches, and personalized growth-focused learning plans for students.
• Teacher Leader/Instructional Coach: 
  • Observed and coached eight teachers annually via cognitive coaching techniques to plan instructional cycles; provided thoughtful pre- and post-observation feedback to foster collaboration, innovation in teaching approaches, and personalized growth-focused learning plans for students.
• Facilitator: Anti-Racism Training by Umar Rashid 
  • Facilitated professional development sessions centered on identifying systemically racist educational structures; led small group discussions to deconstruct existing practices and collaboratively designed innovative solutions aimed at promoting equity.
• Sponsor: Visual Arts Leadership Council, Transgender Student Alliance (2020-2022)

• Visual Arts Teacher
• Experiential Education Leader
• Social Emotional Learning Steering Committee Member
• Leadership Committee Member
• Co-Department Chair

• Digital Media Teacher
• Senior Team Lead/Instructional Coach
• Department Chair + Instructional  Coach

• Professional Development Facilitator
• Elected Member of Personnel/Hiring Committees.
• Yearbook Advisor
• Assessment Team Member
• Avid Site Team Member
• Project Cam-Opener Cohort 2015-16
• 3D Animation Residency; Kansas City Arts Institute
• Metro State University of Denver Mentor

• Ceramics, Metalsmithing, Drawing + Design Teacher
• Professional Development Facilitator 
• Aurora Public Schools Visual Arts Committee
• APS K-12 Festival of the Arts Co-Chair
• EMAC Catalyst Show Co-Chair
• Metro State University of Denver Mentor
•  Sponsorships: National Art Honors Society, Student Senate Class Sponsor

Artisan Market Potter + Porcelain Jewelry

• Community Partnerships + Events: 
  • Establish and maintain partnerships with charitable organizations, religious institutions, restaurants, and retail businesses in South Minneapolis to continuously expand community networks.
  • Design and execute multi-vendor markets and celebratory events, leveraging social media, print, and digital platforms for effective promotion across the metro area.
• Potters Hours Potter aka "Expert in the Room":
  • Supervise adult learners in an open studio setting, providing instruction, troubleshooting support, and guidance throughout the clay making process to foster skill development.
  • Kiln Loading/Unloading + Maintenance as needed
  • Pugmill Duties as needed
• Gallery Boss: 
  • Created operational systems to structure and launch FORMAgallery in November 2023, including implementing a QR-based system for member registration management.
  • Developed a 12-month vision plan for gallery exhibitions, incorporating strategies for social media engagement, marketing initiatives, and deliverable timelines.
  • Ensured smooth transition by preparing comprehensive handover materials for the incoming gallery manager after establishing foundational processes.

Tier 3 Teaching License

Professional Certification as CTE Teacher in Digital Media

Continuing Education Coursework and State Test

English Language Acquisition  continuing education program consisting of 39.5 hours of coursework in best practices for ELA students through sheltering and academic language.