Pat Cruz

Founding Director at TEACH: Transcontinental Educator Artist Collective for Humanity
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Treignac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, FR
Languages
  • Tagalog Elementary proficiency
  • Spanish Elementary proficiency
  • French Elementary proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency

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Viki Stiebert

I had the great pleasure of working with Pat for two years and see her transform the Early Childhood Center and integrate the arts throughout units. Pat’s room used many Reggio elements and she modeled integrated practice throughout the day. Pat modeled her creative approaches to her colleagues and offered professional development to teachers throughout the Central American region. She is a supportive colleague and brings a positive spirit to a school. Her sense of humor and professional attitude will be an asset to any future school.

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Pat has an infectious energy that makes her a pleasure to work with and to be around. She's creative, innovative and not afraid of taking on multiple challenges at the same time. You'd be lucky to have her on your team.

Caryl Henry-Alexander

I have been active with Young Audiences, Arts for Learning, in my work as a professional teaching artist, since 2004. I met Pat Cruz in September of 2005 when she joined the Young Audiences team. She brought high energy and a strong vision for cirriculum integrated arts in Maryland schools. Pat works tirelessly in support of her organization, the artists that they represent and the school community. I have also worked with Pat at the Maryland Artists Teacher Institute which was a very positive experience for me. I high;y recommend Pat Cruz as a highly qualified art ed professional and activist. Thanks Pat for all you do.

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Credentials

  • Maryland Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate Art Education k-12 grades
    Maryland State Department of Education

Experience

    • Founding Director
      • Jun 2022 - Present

      Connecting Créatives for the Common Good Connecting Créatives for the Common Good

    • Panama
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Atelierista
      • Jul 2018 - Present

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Innovation Officer
      • Oct 2005 - Jun 2018

      Direct Professional Development programs for Teachers and ArtistsFacilitate arts integration planning and curriculum writingDevelop and maintain budgets for PD programsDevelop and maintain district level partnershipsAlign arts programs to Common Core College and Career Readiness Standards

    • Education Director
      • Sep 2005 - Jun 2018

    • Maryland Artist/Teacher Institute Facilitator
      • Jun 2001 - 2011

      Facilitate discussions on arts connections to state standards and objectives, review and provide feedback on lesson plans, provide professional development workshops to public school teachers across the state. Facilitate discussions on arts connections to state standards and objectives, review and provide feedback on lesson plans, provide professional development workshops to public school teachers across the state.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Adjunct Professor
      • Sep 2002 - Jan 2008

      Taught "Continuing Professional Development" CPD classes to school teachers focused on addressing the curriculum through the arts. Taught satellite classes in Montgomery County and Queen Anne's County. Taught "Continuing Professional Development" CPD classes to school teachers focused on addressing the curriculum through the arts. Taught satellite classes in Montgomery County and Queen Anne's County.

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Arts Integration Resource Teacher & Arts Magnet Leader
      • Aug 2002 - Oct 2005

      Designed and implemented arts integration program for K through 5th grade. Worked with classroom teachers and special area teachers to design and implement arts integrated lessons.

    • Art Educator/ Arts Integration Teacher
      • Aug 1995 - Sep 2005

      Taught @ Sandy Plains Elementary & Halstead Academy Arts Magnet School

Education

  • George Mason University
    Masters, Teaching w/Arts Integration Focus
    2004 - 2007
  • Towson University
    Bachelor's of Science, Art Education
    1990 - 1995

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