Tammy Hoppe

Visual Arts Educator

Rock Rapids, IA
605-553-3075 [personal]
HoppeT2003@yahoo.com
http://tahoportfolio.com

Degrees
M. A., Art Education, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
(2015)
M. S., Teaching and Learning, Minnesota State University,
Mankato, MN (2010)
Certificates:
Thinking, 11" X 15," watercolor,
Technology in the Classroom
Taho, 2014
Learning Communities and Leadership
Data-Driven Decision Making to Improve Student Learning
B. A., Elementary Art Education, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD (1996)
B. A., Secondary Art Education, Dordt College, Sioux Center, IA (1993)
B. A., Secondary English / Language Arts, Dordt College, Sioux Center, IA (1993)
Core Strengths and Experience
COO of Hoppe Roofing Inc (2018 – present)
Art Education Methods: 25 years K–12 classroom teaching experience (1993 – 2018)
NCCAS Model Core Assessment Pilot Project team member (2015 -2016)
NAEA Session Presenter, New Orleans (2015) & Chicago (2016)
MA Thesis: Contemporary Art Curriculum & Assessment (2015)
MS Thesis: Secondary Curriculum & Assessment (2010)
Assistant Professor: MSU, Mankato (2010 – 2011)
educational methods & philosophies, 2 semesters
curriculum and assessment writing, 1 semester, graduate level
converted graduate level PLC course from hybrid to fully online course
Global Technologies Skills: high knowledge of and comfort with diverse technologies
Diverse Student Population experience: adult and K – 12
Art Studio: 27 years of studying, producing, and teaching media and processes
Technical Writing: research and thesis writing, numerous book & topic reviews
Professional Associations
National Arts Education Association Local Education Association
Iowa Alliance of Arts Education IA & International Reading Association
Art Educators of Iowa Northwest Iowa Reading Council
ASCD (Association for Supervision and Women’s Action Club
Curriculum Development) Golden Key National Honor Society
ISEA & PEI American Legion Auxiliary
Research Interests
Student Achievement, Curriculum & Assessment Writing and Analysis
Artistic Literacy, Local Arts and Artists
Professional Works
Independent Art Shows
Artisans Road Trip: 2D & 3D mixed media (2016)
Sky’s the Limit: painting emphasis (2015)
Make it Shine: ceramics emphasis (1993)
Glory Be: painting and ceramics emphasis (1993)
Group Art Shows
The Great Gingerbread Build (2015)
Tri-state Business Women’s Art Show (annually)
Local Artists Guild (2010)
Publications
Iowa Reading Association logo (2014 & 2016)
Iowa Reading Association newsletter (2013 - 2015)
“Exploring Nature” comprehensive art unit (2013)
Presentations “Personal History of Art
National Presenter for NAEA, New Orleans (2015) Education” (2014)
Presentations for NWIRC local meetings (2013 & 2014) GlogsterEDU
Presentations annually for AEI (2006 – 2015)
Interactive Glog
Model Core Assessment Pilot, NCCAS & NAEA (2015)

Leadership, Grants, and Recognitions

Woman of Courage Award, MSU, Mankato (2011)
Lyon Grant Honoree (2008 – 2010, 2012 – 2018)
K – 12 Iowa Art Educator of the Year (2006 – 2007)
Citizen of the Year, Rock Rapids, IA (1999)
Rock River Women’s Golf Champion (1995 – 1999 & 2010)

Key Professional Appointments

COO Hoppe Roofing Inc (2018 – 2019)
K – 12 Visual Arts Educator (1996 – 2018)
5 – 12 Model Teacher, Central Lyon CSD (2015 – 2016)
Art Educators of Iowa Webmaster (2015 – present)
Art Educators of Iowa Zone A Director (1995 – 2010 & 2016)
Art Educators of Iowa Conference Chairperson (2004 – 2010)
NAEA Session Presenter (2015 & 2016)
Zone A Director of Iowa Reading Association (2015 – 2018)
President of Northwest Iowa Reading Council (NWIRC) (2014 – 2015)
Co-President of CL Education Association (2012 – 2014)
Assistant Professor of Education, MSU, Mankato (2010 – 2011)
Golden Key International Honor Society (2010 – present)
Iowa Core Curriculum Leadership Team (2008 – 2014)
K – 12 and Secondary Coalition for Teacher Preparation, MSU, Mankato (2010 – 2011)
University Student Conduct Board, MSU, Mankato (2010 – 2011)
Policy Procedures and Review Committee, MSU, Mankato (2010 – 2011)
Iowa Core Universal Constructs Writing Team (2009 - 2010)
Conference Planning Chair and Coordinator, AEI (2006 – 2010)
Rock River Golf and Country Club Board of Directors (2004 – 2007)
9 – 12 English / Language Arts Teacher (1993 – 1995)
Creative & Research Biography

A key turning point in my professional development was when I finally realized the
difference between teaching a project and teaching for artistic literacy. This is when I
changed my professional emphasis from teaching seemingly asynchronous activities to
teaching for the creation of work that truly makes a difference in learners’ lives.

I had no answers but I had a mission to find some. I focused my research on teaching
approaches that could lead to improved student learning: art therapy, interdisciplinary
units, service learning, open studio, and more. The answer I found was not any single
educational approach. It was to learn more about learners themselves and to help them
find individual avenues toward creative growth; therefore, I enrolled in the Master of
Science Teaching and Learning program at MSU, Mankato with an emphasis on
Curriculum and Assessment Writing. My thesis, Improving Students’ Artistic Efficacy:
Studio Production versus Multi-faceted Art Curriculum, proved invaluable in my
professional goal of teaching to make a difference.

Today I have my second master’s degree: Master of Arts in Art Education. My most
recent thesis is, Reexamining the Qualities of Good Art Curriculum: Rewriting Curriculum
with New National Arts Core Standards. My life-long professional goal is to positively
influence as many people as possible through superior, well-researched visual arts
education. Ultimately, I truly believe in the value of maintaining good visual literacy
throughout a lifetime, and this lifelong skill is developed upon a quality educational
foundation.