Elynn F. Colaianni

Responsible for the overall operation of the early childhood service including children, parents, program, management of 15 staff and all aspects of administration, compliance and maintenance to ensure a safe, healthy, viable service is provided to suit the needs of our community

• Established a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encouraged open communication and collaboration among students grades 9-12.
• Improved student engagement in the classroom by designing innovative, project-based learning experiences focused on artistic expression.
• Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
• Developed and executed engaging lesson plans, leading to increased student interest in art history and theory.
• Supported student-led initiatives and clubs related to art, empowering students to take leadership roles.

• Mentored over 100 aspiring artists. Designed and implemented engaging art curricula aligned with educational standards.
• Facilitated student-centered learning experiences that fostered creativity and critical thinking.
• Mentored aspiring artists through individualized feedback and constructive critiques.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to integrate arts into broader academic objectives.
• Developed assessment tools to evaluate student progress and inform instructional strategies.
• Led professional development workshops for faculty on integrating art into their subject areas.
• Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
• Managed a diverse range of learners, adapting lesson plans to accommodate different abilities and interests.
• Participated in committees dedicated to enhancing school culture and developing innovative curriculum initiatives within the visual arts department.
• Collaborated with other teachers to create interdisciplinary projects, connecting art with other subject areas.
• Actively sought professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in teaching art, integrating new ideas into instruction when appropriate.

• Academic Counselor to all student-bodies.
• Testing Coordinator including Galileo “map testing”, AIMS, PSAT, PLAN, COMPASS and ASVAB.
• Data Analysis.
• Student Information System School Master Database Manager.
• Jumprope Gradebook Manager.
• AVENTA K-12 Online Credit Recovery Administrator and Student Mentor.
• ECAP, AZCIS Administrator.
• College Readiness Coordinator
• Liaison to College Admissions Counselors
• Career Center Coordinator
• Senior Expedition Advisor and Co-coordinator
• Community Outreach
• Master Schedule Designer

• Organized community art exhibitions showcasing student work, enhancing school visibility and engagement.
• Developed assessment tools to evaluate student progress and inform instructional strategies.
• Led professional development workshops for faculty on integrating art into their subject areas.
• Advocated for resources and materials to enhance the overall art program effectiveness.
• Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
• Managed a diverse range of learners, adapting lesson plans to accommodate different abilities and interests.

• Designed, produced and maintained all Museum exhibits. Managed and cared for the Museum's collection.
• Identified, developed and supervised volunteer staff.
• As chief liaison to Arizona Native American tribes, was responsible for creating a Native American Advisory Council to the Museum.
• Wrote and developed the Art-a-Facts: Art to the Schools Program, an interdisciplinary curriculum for the study of Southwest art and culture.

• Director for children's theater group including all aspects of design, fabrication and installation of theatrical sets.
• Developed and implemented curriculum and instruction.
• Responsible for the co-management of budgets, marketing, public relations, fundraising and creative vision.

• Managed the Museum's Studio Art Program including budget, purchasing, brochure development, and curriculum design, supervision of 15 art teachers, design and installation of annual Children's Art Exhibition and taught classes for children and adults.
• Managed the Audio Tour Project for the Museum's collection including the supervision of five research assistants, coordination of photography, script development and editing and was the chief liaison to production and writing staff at Antenna Audio.
• Developed and implemented the Museum's family programs including Family Sundays at the Phoenix Art Museum, direction of all contracted art teachers and performers, responsible for marketing and promotion of programs. Responsible for the annual Spirit of the West Festival including all programming, entertainment, hospitality, staffing, marketing and budget.

• Designed and developed educational materials for the Museum including exhibition interpretive guides for teachers and curricula for the Masterpiece Poster Project to the schools.
• Educational programming including teacher institute, family programs, symposia and Masterpiece volunteer training.
• Responsible for purchasing and ordering supplies, scheduling and brochure development for the Museum's Studio Art Program.
• Designed and taught children's studio art classes.

• Worked as a liaison between the Museum and area elementary schools.
• Developed an outreach program designed to educate elementary students about the Museum's permanent collection and changing exhibitions; established funding for the program through the chapter PTA's; coordinated city transportation for Museum visits; conducted workshops with school faculties in order to develop post-visit lesson plans.

• As a member of the Collections Management Team, researched, identified, photographed and computer cataloged ethnographic and fine art works in the Museum's collection of over 40,000 objects. Primarily focused on deciphering the fabrication processes and materials used to create the works.