ART & DESIGN • Teaching Tales
INSPIRATION • CREATIVITY • INNOVATION • PASSION
"Teaching Tales" was initiated in the Spring of 2021 to acknowledge the spectacular achievement of some of the hiring of some of our BSE - In Art Education Graduates as well as Certification Students. This page was jovially titled this to bring light humor into the mockery often given over students not being able to successfully find placement after graduation. A little fiction, turned into fact, is that our students often move from the classroom to the podium to become successful teachers and have inspirational stories to tell anyone who is considering attending MU aspiring to become an art teacher. We welcome you join us and apply through the Undergraduate Office of Admissions or the Graduate Office of Admissions!
Amanda Hinkle
Major: BSE in Art Education
Occupation: Art Teacher
Employer: Scranton School District; Scranton, PA
Jenna Schuck
Major: Post Bac Certification
Occupation: Post Bac Cert
Employer: Kirk Middle School; Newark, DE
“Aside from all the great Art Education classes, MU really helped me navigate the education community, offering outside resources that aren’t always available in a class. MU is a culture, and the Art Department is a community!”
Jenni Sweitzer
Major: Post Bac Certification
Occupation: High School Art Teacher
Employer: Northeastern High School; Manchester, PA
“Millersville’s internship program helped provide invaluable experience along with student teaching to prepare me for my future as an art educator.”
Matt Brewster
Major: Post Bac Certification
Occupation: High School At Teacher
Employer: Commonwealth Charter Academy; Harrisburg PA
“I searched and interviewed all summer and finally got an offer after several months. Don’t give up if you don’t get the first job you interview for! Something better might just be on the horizon!”
Sabrina Pistoria
Major: BSE in Art Education
Occupation: High School Art Teacher
Employer: Souderton Area High School; Souderton, PA
“Whether it is building connections with students or assessment in art education, I am constantly drawing on my experience from Millersville University. Soak up these opportunities and always put your best foot forward as an educator. You are making a difference every single day.”
Vickie Harris
Major: BSE in Art Education
Occupation: Family & Consumer Science Teacher
Employer: Newport High School; Newport PA
“It wasn’t an easy journey to get here, and I don’t believe it ever will be, but I am thankful every day of my life to be a part of this incredibly rewarding line of work. Lovin’ it err-day!”
Would you like to be featured on our page?
If you, or someone you know has graduated from the Department of Art & Design and would like to be featured on our page please send a brief bio and photograph to Wanda.Doyle@millersville.edu and I will have your information reviewed for consideration to become one of our featured alumni.