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Dr. Mikaela Bachmann

Lecturer

University of North Texas

Department of Art Education

Email: Mikaela.Bachmann@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, University of North Texas, 2024
    Major: Art Education
    Dissertation: "Cripping" the Curriculum through the Arts: A Non-Guide for Educators on Valuing Student Differences and Increasing Access to Learning
  • MA, Moore College of Art & Design, 2015
    Major: Art Education
    Specialization: Special Populations

Professional Positions

    Academic - P-12

  • High School Art Teacher, Keller Collegiate Academy. Keller Collegiate Academy. (2021 - 2024).
  • High School Art Teacher, Timber Creek High School. Timber Creek High School. (2015 - 2021).

Licensures and Certifications

  • Texas Educator Certificate, Standard, Art EC-12, Texas Education Agency. (2016 - Present).
  • Texas Educator Certificate, Probationary, Art EC-12, Texas Education Agency. (2015 - Present).
  • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Professional Certificate, Instructional I, Art K-12, Pennsylvania Department of Education. (2014 - Present).

Professional Memberships

  • Art in Special Education. (August 2020 - Present).
  • National Art Education Association. (March 15, 2017 - Present).
  • Texas Art Education Association. (August 2015 - Present).

Development Activities

  • Conference Attendance, 2024 Annual TAEA Conference, Texas Art Education Association (TAEA). Galveston,Texas,United States of America. (November 14, 2024 - November 16, 2024).
  • Workshop, Professional Faculty Promotion Workshop, University of North Texas - Faculty Success Office. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (November 14, 2024).
  • Workshop, Watermark System Training, University of North Texas - College of Education. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (August 13, 2024).
  • Other (Mandatory Faculty Development), New Faculty Orientation, University of North Texas. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (August 7, 2024 - August 8, 2024).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • ARTE 3753 - Art Education: Foundations, 1 course.
  • ARTE 4750 - Art Education: Elementary Art Education Practices, 2 courses.
  • EDSP 4350 - Disability as Diversity: Inclusive Pedagogies and Practices for Children and Youth with Disabilities, 1 course.

Teaching at Other Institutions

  • Tarrant County College/Keller Collegiate Academy, ARTS 1303 Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century), Spring 2024.
  • Tarrant County College/Keller Collegiate Academy, ARTS 1303 Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century), Fall 2023.
  • Tarrant County College/Keller Collegiate Academy, ARTS 1303 Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century), Spring 2023.
  • Tarrant County College/Keller Collegiate Academy, ARTS 1303 Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century), Fall 2022.

Awards and Honors

  • Certificate of Achievement for Commitment to Excellence in Education, Keller Independent School District. (May 2020).
  • Innovative Teachers Inspiring Students (IT'S) Award, Keller Independent School District. (November 18, 2019).
  • Keller ISD Trustee's Merit Award, Keller Independent School District. (May 17, 2018).
  • Finalist, Best of College and High School Photography, Photographer's Forum Magazine. (January 18, 2013).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Newsletter

  • Bachmann, M. (2024). Enhancing Engagement in Art Education: Insights From the Recent ASE Survey. NAEA News. 52-53. National Art Education Association (NAEA).
  • Bachmann, M. (2024). Enhancing Support and Engagement: A Survey. NAEA News. 47-48. National Art Education Association (NAEA).
  • Bachmann, M. (2024). Congratulations to the 2024 Art in Special Education Award Recipients. NAEA News. 48-49. National Art Education Association (NAEA).
  • Stichter, L., Bachmann, M. (2024). An Interview With the Incoming ASE President. NAEA News. National Art Education Association (NAEA).
  • Stichter, L., Bachmann, M. (2023). Art in Special Education (ASE) Column. NAEA News. National Art Education Association (NAEA).
  • LaJevic, L., Bachmann, M. (2022). A Look Back at the Graduate Student Research Lightning Talks. NAEA News. National Art Education Association (NAEA).

Presentations Given

    Invited Talk

  • Bachmann, M. (Author & Presenter), ED@LEAD, Curricular Renovations, The Kennedy Center, Seattle, WA, United States of America. (2024 - 2024).

    • Oral Presentation

  • Bachmann, M. (Author & Presenter), National Art Education Association (NAEA) Conference, Curricular Renovations: A Non-Guide for Educators on Empowering Difference in the Classroom., National Art Education Association (NAEA), Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America. (2024).
  • Bachmann, M. (Author & Presenter), Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) Conference, Curricular Renovations: A Non-Guide for Educators on Empowering Difference in the Classroom., Texas Art Education Association (TAEA), Allen, Texas, United States of America. (2023).
  • Bachmann, M. (Author & Presenter), Klasel, S. (Author & Presenter), Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) Conference, Unifying Art Education, Texas Art Education Association (TAEA), Allen, Texas, United States of America. (2023).
  • Bachmann, M. (Author & Presenter), Kitson, J. (Author & Presenter), Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) Conference, Not Your Professor's Art History Class, Texas Art Education Association (TAEA), Galveston, Texas, United States of America. (2019).
  • Bachmann, M. (Author & Presenter), Klasel, S. (Author & Presenter), Fine Arts Continuing Education (FACE) Conference, Adaptive Art Education, Keller Independent School District, Keller, Texas, United States of America. (2018).
  • Bachmann, M. (Author & Presenter), Fine Arts Continuing Education (FACE) Conference, Not Your Professor's Art History Class, Keller Independent School District, Keller, Texas, United States of America. (2018).
  • Bachmann, M. (Author & Presenter), Klasel, S. (Author & Presenter), Reaching Out with Character and Kindness (ROCK) Summit, Adaptive Art Education, Keller Independent School District, Keller, Texas, United States of America. (2018).

    • Poster

  • Bachmann, M. (Author & Presenter), National Art Education Association National Conference, Cripping the Curriculum Through the Arts: A Non-Guide for Educators on Valuing Student Differences and Increasing Access to Learning, National Art Education Association, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America. (2025).

    • Sharing Session

  • Bachmann, M. (Author & Presenter), National Art Education Association Conference, Unified Arts: A Peer-Mediated Visual Arts Curriculum for Students with Disabilities., National Art Education Association (NAEA), New York, New York, United States of America. (2022).

    • Webinar

  • Bachmann, M. (Author & Presenter), Access/VSA International Network Webinar Series, Curricular Renovations, Access/VSA Network, The Kennedy Center, a Jean Kennedy Smith Arts and Disability Program, United States of America. (2025).
  • Bachmann, M. (Author & Presenter), Siegel, B. (Author & Presenter), NAEA Professional Learning Studio, Helping Students with Disabilities Thrive in the Art Room, National Art Education Association (NAEA), United States of America. (2024).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Fellowship

  • Bachmann, M. (Principal), "Graduate Merit Fellowship," sponsored by Moore College of Art & Design, Private, $9030 Funded. (2014 - 2015).

Service

University Service

  • Student Org Advisor (Professional Org), Art Education Preservice Chapter. (2024 - Present).
  • Guest Speaker, College of Visual Arts and Design. (March 2025).
  • Attendee, Graduation, College of Visual Arts and Design. (December 14, 2024).
  • Guest Speaker, College of Visual Art & Design, Department of Art Education. (September 19, 2024).
  • Guest Speaker, College of Visual Arts and Design, Department of Art Education. (July 3, 2024).

Public Service

  • Guest Speaker, Marqui Studios Teaching Artist Training Institute. (January 29, 2025).
  • Guest Speaker, Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District Department of Fine Arts. Carrollton, Texas. (October 17, 2024).
  • Guest Speaker, School of the Art Institute of Chicago. (June 8, 2024).

Professional Service

  • Officer, President/Elect/Past, Art In Special Education. (2022 - Present).
  • Other (Director), Visual Art Scholastic Event. Fort Worth, Texas. (2017 - Present).
  • Guest Speaker, Texas Women's University. Denton, Texas. (October 28, 2024).