Cory S. Wanamaker
Master of Fine Arts - Interdisciplinary Art
P.D. for Art/Education
Artist, Educator, Lecturer, Collaborator
Fulbright Fellow
Email: airyhillstudio@mac.com
Blog: www.airyhillstudio.wordpress.com
Educational Experience
- Fulbright Scholarship for International Teacher Exchange - United Stares Department of State
- Master of Fine Arts – Interdisciplinary Art - Goddard College, Plainfield Vermont
- Bachelor of Science in Art Education, Concentration in Sculpture - Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Work Experience
1993 - Present
• Airy Hill Studio
-Artist, Lecturer, Collaborator
-Owner Airy Hill Studio
2009 - 2012
• Anglo American School Moscow, Russia
-Pre-Kthrough 3rd Grade Art
-PYP Collaborator
-TOK Lecturer/Collaborator
2006 – 2007
- Fulbright Scholarship – United States Department of State and United Kingdom
2005 – 2008
- Adjunct Professor of Sculpture Millersville University of Pennsylvania
- Write, Implement, and Teach Curriculum for Experimental Site Specific Sculpture Course
- Cooperating Teacher for Secondary and Elementary Art Ed. Student Teachers
2000 - 2009
- Art Department Chair, Manheim Central Art Department, Manheim Central Schools
- Conduct department meetings for district art department k-12.
- Coordinate department curriculum writing to meet most recent standards and best practices.
- Develop studio standards and evaluate equipment needs to carry out curriculum
- Oversee materials distribution and consumption
- Management of budgetary needs to meet current curricular structure.
- Oversee sculpture and painting studio safety practices.
- Curriculum Council Member, Manheim Central School District
- Act as curriculum liaison between department and administration
- Educator of 3-D Foundations, Advanced Sculpture, and Ceramics, Manheim Central Sr. High School
- Teach traditional processes and explore contemporary theories and applications of mediums
- Educator of Explorative 2-D Processes, Manheim Central Sr. High School
- Teach exploration of painting through mixed media and non-traditional materials
- Portfolio Development Director for Art School Candidates, Manheim Central Sr. High School
- Develop portfolio preparedness program for students pursuing higher education
- Sr. Exit Exhibition Coordinator
- Coordinate the facilities, funding, publicity, and works, for the yearly exit exhibition
1993-1999
- H.C. Burgard Elementary, Manheim Central School District, Manheim, PA 17545
- Teach art and affiliated art clubs for grades kindergarten through six
Professional Organizations:
1994 – Present
- Fulbright Alumni
- College Arts Association
- International Sculpture Center
- National Art Education Association
- National Education Association
- Pennsylvania State Art Education Association
- Pennsylvania State Education Association
Professional Affiliations:
2002 - Present
- Founding Member of the Airy Hill School of Interdisciplinary Artists
-An artists group dedicated to understanding the vital roll that all disciplines can play in the development of new ideas and practices.
1995 - 1999
- Owner / Operator of Wondermakers Creative Arts Camp, Lititz, Pa 17543