Curriculum Vita
Leslie Stroz
Education
M.A., Art Education, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 1997
B.A., Classics & Art, with Honors, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 1994
Awards & Honours
Master of Arts Summa Cum Laude, University of Arizona
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, University of Arizona chapter
Bachelor of Arts Magna Cum Laude, University of Arizona
Dean’s List of Academic Distinction, University of Arizona
International Study Abroad Scholarship for summer study in Greece, 1990
Presentations
“The Necessity of the Arts & Humanities in Education Today,” Oxford Round Table, Manchester College, University of Oxford, July 2006.
Art Exhibits
”Between the Moors & the Sea,” Lockhart Gallery, SUNY Geneseo, 25 March-2 May 2020 (upcoming)
“From the Studio: Faculty Exhibition,” Lederer Gallery, SUNY Geneseo, NY 2013
Faculty Exhibition, Lederer Gallery, SUNY Geneseo, NY, 2012
Faculty Show, Mill Art Center, Honeoye Falls, NY, 2008
Bird House Show, Tower Fine Arts Gallery, SUNY Brockport, 2005
Faculty Exhibition, Tower Fine Arts Gallery, SUNY Brockport, 2004
24th Annual Salon of School Art, Miller Art Center, Sturgeon Bay, WI 1998
“Opening Doors” Art Exhibit, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 1997
Wildcat Art Program Art Exhibition, University of Arizona, May 1996
Teaching Appointments
Art Professor, State University of New York, Geneseo, NY, Fall 2010 - Spring 2014
Visiting Assistant Professor of Art, State University of New York, Brockport, NY, Fall 2003 - Spring 2007
English Teacher, Geneva High School, Geneva, IL, Fall 2000 - Spring 2001
Adjunct Professor of Art & Humanities, Moraine Valley College, Palos Hills, IL, Fall 1999 - Spring 2000
Adjunct Professor of Art, Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL, Fall 1999 - Spring 2000
Adjunct Professor of Humanities, Oakton Community College, DesPlaines, IL, Spring 2000
Adjunct Professor of Humanities, William Rainey Harper College, Palatine, IL, Spring 2000
English Teacher, Platteville High School, Platteville, WI, Fall 1998 - Spring 1999
English Teacher (long term substitute), Sturgeon Bay H.S., Sturgeon Bay, WI, Spring 1998
Art Teacher (student teacher), Sturgeon Bay High School, Sturgeon Bay, WI, Fall 1997
Teaching Assistant, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, Spring 1997
Research Assistant, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, Fall 1995 - Spring 1996
Teaching – Outreach & Extension Programmes
Art & Writing Teacher, Livingston Arts Center, Mt Morris, NY, Fall 2010 - Spring 2012
Art Teacher, Mill Art Center & Gallery, Honeoye Falls, NY, Spring-Summer 2008
Art Teacher, The Art Store, Henrietta, NY, Spring-Summer 2008
Art Teacher, Miller Art Center, Sturgeon Bay, WI, Summer 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Art Teacher, Michael’s Art Store, Orland Park, IL, Fall 1999 - Spring 2000
Art Teacher, College for Kids, University of Wisconsin, Platteville, Summer 1999
Art & Humanities Teacher, Sturgeon Bay Public Schools, Sturgeon Bay, WI, Summer 1998
Art Teacher, Door County Community Programs, Sturgeon Bay, WI, August 1997 - May 1998
Art & Writing Teacher, Extended University SEEK Program (Summer Education & Enrichment for Kids), University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, Summer 1996
Writing Tutor, University of Arizona Med-Start Program, Tucson, AZ, Summer 1994
Faculty Advising Appointments
Faculty Advisor, Senior Show, SUNY Geneseo, Spring 2014
Faculty Advisor, Senior Show, SUNY Geneseo, Spring 2012
Faculty Advisor, Arts for Children Program & Art Department, SUNY Brockport,
Fall 2004 - Spring 2007
Faculty Advisor, Arts for Children Club, SUNY Brockport, Fall 2004 - Spring 2007
Mock Trial Coach, Platteville High School, Platteville, WI 1998 - 1999
Forensics Coach, Sturgeon Bay High School, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 1997 - 1998
Volunteer Experience
Art Teacher, Career Day, Geneseo Central Elementary School, Geneseo, NY, May 2010
Colonial American Quilt Project, Indian Landing Elementary School, Penfield, NY, Spring 2004, Spring 2006
Mural Project Coordinator, Canal View Elementary School, Spencerport, NY, 2005-6
Theatre Set Painting, Sturgeon Bay High School, Sturgeon Bay, WI, Spring 1998
Art Teacher, Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona, Fall 1996
Media Coordinator, Arizona Art Education Association annual conference, Tucson, Spring 1996
HTML Development, Art Education Dept. University of Arizona, Spring 1996
Art Teacher, Wildcat Art Program, University of Arizona, Spring 1996
Museum Docent, Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona, 1995-1996
Publications
“Exploring an Integrated Curriculum in a Middle School Setting: Printmaking, Book Making, and Creative (Memoir) Writing,” University of Arizona Press, Tucson, 1997.
Professional Affiliations
National Art Education Association (NAEA), member, 1995 - present
New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA), member 2005 - present
New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), member 2003 - present
Rountree Art Gallery, Board Member, Platteville, WI, 1998-1999
Arizona Art Education Association (AAEA), 1995-1997