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Education
- University of Missouri, B.S. in Art Education -1961; M.A. in Painting and Design -1962
- University of Kansas, Ph.D. in Art Education -1970
Professional Experience
- 2007 Named Professor Emeritus in Art at Jacksonville University
- 1970 -2000 Faculty member, Jacksonville University; Chair of Division of Art, Theatre Arts, and Dance 1982 – 2000; Interim Dean College of Fine Arts Jacksonville University 1998; Chair, Art Department Jacksonville University 1989-1992
- 1962 -1970 Head of Art Department at Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kansas
Art Work and Exhibitions
- Exhibitions with Florida Artist Group: - Many exhibits with this group recently at the Daytona Beach Museum of Art 2007, Coral Springs Art Museum, Leepa-Ratner Art Museum 2009, Palm Beach Gardens City Hall 2009, Armory Art Center 2009, Barrier Island Art Center on Sanibel Island 2010, Cornell Art Museum in Delray Beach 2011, Maitland Art Museum 2011
- Other recent exhibitions - Solo: Selva Marina Country Club 2008, Cypress Village Egret Hall Gallery 2009, Riverside Art Series 2001 & 2005, Southern Watercolor Society Juried Exhibition 2005,
- Excellent career record of art exhibitions - juried, group, invitational, one-person shows, and JU faculty exhibitions; 1974-1986 participated in more than twenty "Lumasonic" presentations and concerts with Jacksonville University Composer-in-Residence William Hoskins, including at Electronic Music Festivals at Converse College, Virginia Commonwealth University, Rollins College, and Mercer University as well as at the Florida Art Education Association conference; National Art Education Association conference; Jacksonville Art Festival, and Jacksonville University.
- Completed commissions for various corporations and individuals, including Cover Design for Delius Festival 2000, for Century 21 and six 6’ x 6’ fired tile paintings installed on shopping mall. Represented in both corporate and individual private collections including Prudential Insurance, National Association of Schools of Art, and Columbia Public Schools.
- In 2002-2003 designed, painted, and directed completion of set of 20 murals at Cypress Village in the Alsheimer’s care center. Worked with 15 volunteer painters to complete the project.
- Designed Stained Glass windows for First Christian Church of the Beaches 1985
- Have presented many art workshops throughout career - Most recently in 2005 for Star Island, Maine Arts Conference; Directed Florida Youth Art Symposium for State of Florida 1989
Professional Associations
- Member of Florida Artist Group since 1970s - President 2009-2011
- During teaching career: Florida Art Education Association - Board of Directors several times including as Treasurer. National Art Education Association, College Art Association
- Board Member Southern Academy of Letters, Arts, and Sciences in Jacksonville
- International Baccalaureate Examiner 1991-2003 for Stanton College Preparatory School and Deland High School, Nease High School and others.
- SACS Accreditation Teams (for Art) Andrew Jackson HS, Southside Jr. HS, Mayport Junior HS, Sandalwood Jr-Sr HS, Episcopal HS, Landmark Middle School, Nease HS
- Juror for 4th Congressional District Art Exhibiton; Jacksonville Arts Assembly visual arts planning board for Arts Mania; Juror for Florida State Fair Youth Art Exhibition and other juror work.
- Curriculum consultant and workshop leader for: YMCA, Daniel Memorial School, Seminole Tribe of Florida, Florida Association for Children under six, Duval County schools, and Berry College.
Jacksonville University Service and Honors
- Member of presidential search advisory committee 1995
- Chair of Vice Presidential search committee
- Professor of the Year 1991;
- Chair, Faculty Assembly 1987-1990;
- Honorary organizations Omicron Delta Kappa, Green Key, and Order of Omega
- Professor Emeritus in Art
Other Community Associations
- Member of Meninak Club of Jacksonville 1994-2000
- Boy Scouts of America: Coquina District Committee; Explorer Leader Post 184; Scoutmaster Troop 184; Woodbadge Leader Training 1999; Silver Beaver Award from North Florida Council
- First Christian Church of the Beaches: Board Chair 2002-2003 and 1994-1995; Elder 1987- present; served as Junior High and High School Sunday School Teacher and as Youth Director. North Florida Zone Chairman for Christian Men’s Fellowship1997-1999
- Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity: Section Chief for supervising chapters at University of Florida, Florida State University, Jacksonville University, and University of Central Florida 1979-1994; Chapter Advisor for Jacksonville Chapter 1995-1997
- Masonic Orders: Ribault Masonic Lodge # 272 F & AM, Master of Lodge 1981; Scottish Rite Masonic Bodies of Jacksonville; Morocco Temple Shrine
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