Leah A.
Hackett
124 Morningside Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(757)-876-3677
[email protected]
Career Objective
To obtain an art teaching position where I have the opportunity to guide students in discovering, exploring, and
developing their knowledge, skills, communication, and appreciation for art.
Education
Masters of Fine Art in Visual Art
Vermont College of Fine Art, Montpelier, VT
60 credit hours
Graduate Painting Courses toward Master of Fine Art
Virginia Commonwealth University, off-campus classes
9 credit hours
Bachelor of Science in Art Education, Concentration in Painting
The College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY
G.P.A. of 3.78
Teaching Experience in Art
East Hamilton High School, Hamilton County Depart of Education, Chattanooga, T.N.
2010 - Present
Prepared Lessons, and implemented a rigorous Art Curriculum for Art I, Art II and Art III
Integrated lessons with the National Standards of Art Education, TCAP, and Common Core Standards
Modified lessons for students with Special Needs, grades 9-12
Designed a Professional Development session for faculty on the integration of visual arts and the
Common Core standards
Conducted portfolio review and development sessions for Governors School and college applications
Entered student work in shows, contests and exhibits throughout the community
Wrote and received the Vans Custom Culture National Grant for Raku Ceramics kiln and supplies and
Welding equipment and materials
Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, T.N.
2010 - Present
Developed, Prepared Lessons, and Implemented the Curriculum for Elementary Methods of Art
Education, Secondary Methods of Art Education, Art Education Senior Project, Professional
Practices: Senior Seminar, Intro to Art Experiences, and Intro to Drawing
Prepared and Implemented Lessons for Color Theory
Attended the Campus Education Committee meetings when possible
Grafton High School, York County School Division, Yorktown, V.A.
2003-2010
Prepared Lessons, and implemented a challenging Art Curriculum for Art I, Art II,
Art III, Art IV, Photo I, Ceramics I, Ceramics II, and 3-D Design
Integrated lessons with the Virginia Standards of Learning, and National Art Education Standards
Modified lessons for students with Special Needs, grades 9-12
Proposed and developed the 3-D Design class to be offered throughout the district
Co-Organized the Annual GHS Art Show to showcase every student in the art program
Co-Organized the restoration of a historic mural in Yorktown, VA
Wrote and received three grants for two guest artists and one community service
fundraiser (The Empty Bowls Project)
Initiated The Empty Bowls Project for art students to raise money for hungry in our
community with over 270 students participating
Hosted the Season 5 ART21 premiere night for the community
Conducted senior portfolio review and development sessions for college applications
Facilitated a Greek Pottery station in the annual Silk Road event
Entered student work in shows, contests and exhibits throughout the community
Leah A. Hackett (2of 3)
Teaching Experience in Art (continued)
Crittenden Middle School, Newport News Public Schools, Newport News, V.A.
2001-2003
Dranesville Elementary School, Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax, V.A.
1999-2001
Prepared Lessons and Implemented an Art Curriculum for grades 6-8/K-6
Integrated lessons with grade level curriculums and Virginia Standards of Learning
Modified lessons for students with Special Needs in grades 6-8/ K, 1, 5, 6 and Inclusion Students
Participated with the National Gallery of Art to re-evaluate and re-write the 6th grade tour curriculum
Other Related Experiences and Activities
Art Club Sponsor
1999- Present
East Hamilton High School, Grafton High School, Crittenden Middle School, Dranesville Elementary
Created and sponsored the art club for students to extend their art interest and experiences
Sophomore Class Sponsor
Grafton High School
Mentored the class officers in their leadership development
Helped facilitate fundraiser and school spirit activities
2004-2010
New Teacher Mentor
2002-2003, 2006-2007, 2008-2009
Crittenden Middle School and Grafton High School
Trained and mentored three brand new art teachers to help them through the first year
Chaperoned EF Tour trips
Spring Break 2007-2009
Co-Planned and organized EF trips to Greece, Italy, and France/Switzerland/Germany
for girls to experience and appreciate other cultures
Yearbook Advisor
Crittenden Middle School
Coordinated students members, and Designed layout of yearbook
Organized production and sales of the yearbook
2002 2003
Greater Reston Art Center Education in the Schools
1999 2001
Dranesville Elementary School
Designed Lessons for Specific Monthly Artists and Trained Parent Volunteers to teach each
First Year Camper Program Director
The Boy Scouts of America Colonial Virginia Council, Newport News, VA
Camp Chickahominy and Bayort Scout Reservation
Developed and reworked the new Program
Taught First Year Campers (boys age 11) a Variety of Essential Outdoor Skills
Managed a Staff of 1 7 Counselors (age 15-23)
Volunteer Activities
Advisor to Crew 595
The Boy Scouts of America Colonial Virginia Council
Help Venture Scouts plan, organize, and implement activities and fundraisers
Facilitate leadership among the Crew members
Work with Crew members as they earn advancements
Webelos Committee Member
The Boy Scouts of America Colonial Virginia Council, Newport News, VA
Planned and implemented advancement and educational activities for participants
Co-Created story-line and theme for the week long camps
Designed and directed the building and painting of sets
Trained and prepared the Camp staff to deliver exceptional programs
Summer 2000 2009
2004 - Present
2000 - 2010
Co-Coordinator of the Cub Camporee/Opening of Bayport Scout Reservation
2006-2007
The Boy Scouts of America Colonial Virginia Council, Newport News, VA
Planned, organized and gathered supplies for cub scouts and their families (over 800 participants)
Created and implemented the activities, camping logistics, and food needs
Leah A. Hackett (3of 3)
Course Work Concentrations
Graduate Painting, Graduate Installation Art, Graduate Research and Writing, Painting and Drawing,
Photography (black and white, and color), Sculpture, Photoshop, Screen-printing, Art History (I, II, Modern, and
Since 1945), and Gallery Management.
Honors
2009 Speaker at the Historic Triangle Creative Conversation for Arts in Education Awareness
2009 Nominated for the YCSD Apple Achievement Award
2007 Nominated for Grafton High Schools Teacher of the Year
2004 Co-recipient for the YCSD Apple Achievement Award
1999 The College of Saint Rose Artistic Scholar Special Award
1999 Whos Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
1999 The College of Saint Rose Senior Show Co-Chair
1998 Sister Catherine Francis Soulier Junior Appreciation Award
1998 National Collegiate Student Government Award
1997, 1998, 1999 The College of Saint Rose Service to the Art Department Award
The College of Saint Rose Deans List Spring 1995 1999
The College of Saint Rose Art Honors Guild Member
Exhibitions
2015 CAAI Members Show at AVA Gallery - Exhibitor
2012 CAAI Members Show at AVA Gallery- Exhibitor
2009 Spring and Fall Semi-Annual Girlfriends Shows Co-organizer and Exhibitor
2009 Artists Who Teach Juried Show at the Charles H. Taylor Arts Center - Exhibitor
2009 York County Art Teachers Show at the Gallery on the York Honorable Mention
2008 Fall Semi-Annual Girlfriends Shows Co-organizer and Exhibitor
2008 Artists Who Teach Juried Show at the Charles H. Taylor Art Center- Honorable Mention
2008 Masters of Fine Art Graduate at the Show Vermont College of Fine Art- Co-organizer and Exhibitor
2008 York County Art Teachers Show at the Gallery on the York Exhibitor
2007 Artists Who Teach Juried Show at the Charles H Taylor Arts Center Exhibitor
2007 York County Art Teachers Show at the Gallery on the York Exhibitor
2006 York County Art Teachers Show at the Gallery on the York Exhibitor
2005 York County Art Teachers Show at the Gallery on the York Exhibitor
2004 York County Art Teachers Show at the Gallery on the York Exhibitor
2003 York County Art Teachers Show at the Gallery on the York Exhibitor
1999 College of Saint Rose Senior Show - Co-Chair and Exhibitor
The 1999 Juried Undergraduate Show - Exhibitor
Make-Shift - The Expedient Substitute 1998 - Curator and Exhibitor
The 1998 Juried Undergraduate Show - Co-Chair and Exhibitor
Private Collections
St. Marks United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Auth, Newport News, VA
Ms. Elizabeth Milne, Yorktown, VA
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kirby, Yorktown, VA
Mrs. Alisa Jones, Yorktown, VA
Mrs. Deborah Wright, Yorktown, VA
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Prater, Newport News, VA
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Minella, Rochester, NY
Mr. and Mrs. Adam Stewart, Woodbury, NJ
Mr. and Mrs. Jason and Cynthia Cuykendall, Freeville, NY
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Peterson, Fairfax, VA
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Dorman, Colorado Springs, CO
Mr. and Mrs. Justin Billings, Long Island, NY
Mr. and Mrs. John Nowakowski, Dayton, OH
Mr. Varian Powles, Charlotte, NC
Mr. and Mrs. Paul VanderVeldon, Dinther, Holland
The College of Saint Rose permanent collection
