Jessie Whitehead

 Jessie Whitehead

Jessie L. Whitehead

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Biography

University of Alabama Huntsville - Fine Arts

Artist Educator
Higher Education
Jessie
Whitehead
Huntsville, Alabama
Artist Educator/Scholar with comprehensive knowledge of historical and contemporary art. Facilitator of subject areas, such as art history and art appreciation, and art education. Aptitudes include exceptional writing skills (published articles, chapters, and book reviews); speaking skills (conference presentations, guest speaker, and various teaching/learning environments); decidedly critical thinking ability; organizational skills and highly developed studio skill sets (drawing, painting and printmaking).


Experience

  • University of Georgia

    Assistant Professor

    Post-doctoral Teaching Fellowship

  • Southern CT State University

    Associate Professor

    Teaching and administrative responsibilities, which entailed creating the curricula and facilitating the content for graduate and undergraduate courses. Adviser to graduate and post-baccalaureate students. Coordinator of Graduate Art Education program, and wrote program review reports for the graduate and undergraduate art education programs.

  • The Great Frame Up

    Framing Associate

    Custom framing franchise currently sharing my overall knowledge of design in assisting customers select framing materials for their art. The position also includes
    cutting and fitting materials to produce final products, as well as managerial responsibilities. Managerial responsibilities include opening and closing the business, ordering materials, and co-coordinating the Artist of the Month program.

  • University of Alabama Huntsville

    Adjunct Instructor

    Jessie worked at University of Alabama Huntsville as a Adjunct Instructor

Education

  • Florida State University

    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

    Art Education
    Conducted a qualitative study in which four women artists/educators of color shared narratives of the input of feminism and ethnicity in various areas of their lives that included identity, education, professional activity, and artmaking.

  • Mississippi University for Women

    Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

    Printmaking

  • Mississippi University for Women

    Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

    Drawing and Painting