Donna Sapp

Baton Rouge, LA | 817.266.7971 | donnasapp1@lsu.edu

EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts in Fashion Design May 2009
School of Visual Arts, University of North Texas, Denton, TX

Bachelors of Science in Clothing and Textiles August 1980

College of Home Economics, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

EXPERIENCE
Instructor / Undergraduate Coordinator / Curriculum Coordinator July 2017-Present
Textiles, Apparel Design and Merchandising
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
 Deliver learner-centered educational experience to undergraduate and graduate level students.
 Revise existing curriuclum and develop new curriculum to better serve student learning outcomes for department.
 Participate in recruitment activities for the College of Agriculture and the Department of Textiles, Apparel Design
and Merchandising.
 Participate in orientation sessions for incoming freshman and transfer students and assist in the onboarding of
those students to acclimate to campus environment.

Academic Department Director September 1999 – June 2017

School of Fashion
The Art Institute of Dallas, Dallas TX
 Managed department of 250+ students and 12+ faculty.
 Managed scheduling of course offerings, faculty assignments and departmental budget.
 Conducted all academic advising for students, developed robust curriculum to support graduate learning
outcomes, and delivered learner-centered education in the classroom.

Faculty August 1992-July 1999

School of Fashion
The Art Institute of Dallas, Dallas TX
 Delivered learning centered educational experience to students maintaining prompt record keeping of attendance,
grades and critique feedback.

Designer June 1986-August 1992

Bethany’s Graceful Attire, Fort Worth, TX
 Owner/Designer responsible for all aspects of the business including design, production, and sales.

SKILLS
Garment Construction, Patternmaking, Tailoring, Embroidery, Beading, Curriculum Development

ACTIVITIES
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Judge- Texas Regional and State Design Competitions
4H University Judge- It’s Sew You Design Competition