BRENDA HAMAKER JALAIE
Teaching Experience
Visual Arts Educator
8/1999–Present
Zionsville Community High School, Zionsville, IN
- Co-Developed & Published workbook for Intro 2D Curriculum 2020
- Re-Developed Curriculum for AP Art History per new Course Requirements 2015
- Wrote & Developed new course AP Art History 2005
- Assisted in Design and Relocation of Ceramics Lab to new Facility 2004
- Art Club Sponsor 1999-2004, revitalized club
- Academic Superbowl Fine Arts Coach 2001-2005
- Member of Teacher Evaluation Committee 2003-2004
- Member of Health Management Committee 2008-2016
- Lead Teacher in Developing District Wide YAM Community Display 2009
- Instigated Standard Based Grading and Choice Based Learning in ZCHS Art Department 2012
- Fostered a Social/Professional Development for all District Art Teachers 2015
- Organized a packet of tools for students regarding Portfolio Development 2014
- Organized optional student travel opportunities to see museums in NYC 2014, 2016, 2018
- Boone County United Way Youth as Resources Grant Recipient 2000
- Zionsville Education Foundation Grant Recipient 2000
- Zionsville Education Foundation Grant Recipient 2015
1/1999–5/1999
Carmel High School, Carmel, IN
- Long term leave substitute
8/1995–8/1998
Scottsburg High School, Scottsburg, IN
- Wrote and developed new curriculum for Art Appreciation course
- Member of Curriculum Committee for school wide evaluation
- Pep Club Sponsor, created new Spring event
- Art Club Sponsor, reorganized club dropped in 1985
Education
Indiana University
5/1995
Master of Science, Art Education
- Member of National Art Education Association, Co-President of IU Chapter
- Thesis Topic: Art History in Public High School Curriculum
- Art Education Department Librarian 1993-1995
Indiana University
5/1993
Bachelor of Arts, Art History
- Member of Phi Alpha Theta, History Fraternity
- Member of National Art Education Association, President of IU Student Chapter, 1995
- Member of Indiana University Singing Hoosiers
Professional Experience
1995–Member: Art Education Associate of Indiana
2003, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2016, 2018 Presenter at Art Education Association of Indiana
2013 Panel Member Common Core Standards at the Indianapolis Museum of Art
1995–1998 Board Member, Southern Indiana Center for the Arts Seymour, IN
Professional Awards
2018 AEAI High School Visual Arts Educator of the Year
2013, 2019 Most Influential Educator (Each top 10% student selects a teacher)
Artisan Awards
2014 Honorable Mention-photography in Teachers as Artist Exhibition
2013 Honorable Mention-photography in Teachers as Artist Exhibition
2012 Honorable Mention-photography in Teachers as Artist Exhibition
Exhibitions
| 2020 Goodman Jewelers, Zionsville, IN | Solo Exhibition |
| 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 Monument Circle Art Festival, Indianapolis, IN | Juried Art Fair |
| 2019, 2016, 2015, 2014 Hoosier Artisan Boutique, Noblesville, IN | Juried Art Fair |
| 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 Brick Street Market, Zionsville, IN | Juried Art Fair |
| 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 Youth Art Month, Zionsville, IN (teachers also participate) | |
| 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 Art Fair on the Square, Noblesville IN | Juried Art Fair |
| 2018, 2015, 2014 Indiana Art Fair, Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis, IN | Juried Art Fair |
| 2017 Rocky Ripple Art Fair, Indianapolis, IN | Juried Art Fair |
| 2014 Art Institute of Indianapolis, Indianapolis IN | Solo Exhibition |
| 2014, 2013, 2012 Teachers as Artists, Greenfield IN | Juried Art Exhibition |
| 2013 Images of Nature, Eagle Creek Park, Indianapolis, IN | |
| 2013 Nature as Inspirations, Cool Creek Nature Park, Westfield IN | Juried Art Exhibition |
| 2013 Springtime in Indiana, Art Fair, Noblesville, IN | Juried Art Fair |
| 2012 Artique, Art Fair, Lawrence IN | Juried Art Fair |
| 2012 Celebration of Hoosier Women Artists (10 works selected statewide) | Juried Art Exhibition |
| 2013, 2012, 2011 ZCS Fine Arts Teacher Exhibition, Zionsville, IN | |
| 2006 First Come First Hung Exhibition Munce Art Center, Zionsville IN | |
| 1997 Southern Indiana Center for the Arts Members’ Show, Seymour IN | |
| 1995 Undergraduate Show, SOFA Gallery, Indiana University | Juried Art Exhibition |
| 1994 Toxic Processes, Indiana University | Juried Photographic Exhibition |