L A U R E N A .

H E R M A N N

EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONAL

laurenahermann@gmail.com 2140 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Ste 303bLake Ozark,MO65049

573-746-1098

S O C I A L P R O F I L E

Highly motivated, dynamic and driven teaching professional with a strong

fb.me/lauren.hallhermann passion for, and expertise in arts education. Actively involved in all aspects of
education including curriculum design, new teacher development, professional
@laurenahermann
development design, school improvement planning, positive behavior program
design, and community outreach.Motivates and inspires students to seek out
@laurenahermann
creativity in learningwitha fun and challenging learningenvironment focused on
critical thinking and problem solvingusingthe design process. Self driven teacher
leader with exceptional communication, organization andcollaboration skills who
builds quality relationships with students, staff, parents and community
stakeholders based on respect and trust.

P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

Elementary Art Specialist

Develop and implement comprehensive visual art programming for K-2
School of the Osage
students in alignment with national arts standards focused on high levels of
Heritage Elementary
student engagement andcritical thinking.
May 2013 - Present
Effectively integrate technology into the art curriculum and create
opportunities for cross curricular collaboration.
Effectively maintain high levels of classroom management through
establishing clear expectations, keeping an organized classroom space and
developing positive relationships with students based on respect.
Project based learning model classroom.
Co-founder of the Osage Empty Bowls Community Service project and two
time grant recipient from the Community Foundation of the Lake.
Meticulously maintain school-wide creative supply budget and inventory.

Childrens House at the Lake

Created an exciting and challenging summer art program focused on STEAM
Summer Art Educator
concepts for students ages 3-6.
Summer 2011

Effectively implemented discipline based art education program at three

Elementary Art Specialist
Camdenton R-III Public Schools
June 2002-July 2004
elementary schools within the district.
Successfully spearheaded program for art teacher collaboration throughout
the district.
Created and implemented high quality, engaging summer school visual art
programs for the district.

E D U C A T I O N

2015-2016 Ed. S Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis 2014-2015 MS Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis
University of Missouri-Columbia University of Missouri-Columbia
250 hour central office internship -GPA: 4.0 600 hour administrative internship -GPA: 4.0
successfully passed DESE superintendent exam Certified K-8 Principal
Certified 7-12 Principal
1999-2002 BS Ed Secondary Education
University of Missouri 2008-2010 Columbia College-Online Campus
Certified K-12 Art Additional 15 hours post Baccalaureate work
in Business Administration -GPA: 4.0
 L A U R E N A . H E R M A N N

EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONAL

laurenahermann@gmail.com 2140 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Ste 303bLake Ozark,MO65049

573-746-1098

L E A D E R S H I P E X P E R I E N C E

Heritage Elementary Building Leadership Team: 2014-present

Project Based Learning Model Classroom: 2016-present
Osage Learning Community Visual Arts Team Leader: 2013-present
Visual Arts District Department Chair: 2014-present
School Wide Positive Behavior Support Team:2013-present
District Osage Learning Community/Professional Learning Team: 2013-present
Osage New Teacher Support Team: 2015-present
Student Intervention Team: 2015-2016
Co-Leader District Curriculum, Assessment and Technology Improvement Team: 2014-2016
Baldrige Strategic Focus Team-Technology: 2013-2014
PTA Executive Board (President, Secretary, Committee Chair) 2010-2014
Vote Yes Osage Bond Committee- Administrative Chair: 2012-2013
March of Dimes Signature Chef Auction Chair: 2009-2013

C E R T I F I C A T I O N S R E F E R E N C E S

Art K-12 Mrs. Holly Birdsley

Principal K-8 Heritage Elementary Principal
Principal 7-12 birdsleyh@osageschools.org
Social Justic Leadership Development and
Professional Development Facilitation Mrs. Veronica Smith
Certificate-University of Missouri-Columbia Former Heritage Elementary Principal
sterlingsilversmith@yahoo.com

A F F I L I A T I O N S / A C C O L A D E S Mrs. Laura Hayes

Kindergarten Teacher-Heriatge Elementary
Presenter MAEA Spring Conference 2017-Springfield, MO
Hayesl@osageschools,org
Two time grant recipient-Community Foundation of the
Lake: 2015, 2016
Dr. Chris Belcher
NAESP, MAESP, NAEA, MAEA, MSTA, ASCD, Osage
Assistant Teaching Professor PK-12
Teachers Association
Leadership and Policy
Mizzou Alumni Association Chapter Board Member and
BelcherD@missouri.edu
Life member
Presenter NAEA Spring Conference 2004 with Dr. Kathy
Unrath-Denver, CO

E X P E R T I S E

Visual Art Education-Teaching for Artistic Behavior

Curriculum and Instruction
Technology Integration/Advanced Apple training
Strategic planning and continuous improvement
Project Based Learning
Cross-Curricular Instruction and STEAM