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Mikel I.

Mikel I.

Visual Art Teacher

location of Mikel I.Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    I am an artist and passionate baker, frequently combining the two.

  • Education

    • Cameron University

      1992 - 1997
      Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Painting

      Activities and Societies: Student Government Association, Art Society, Dean's Advisory Council Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and certificate to teach Art pre-K- 12

  • Experience

    • Wichita Falls ISD

      Aug 1998 - Aug 2004
      Visual Art Teacher

      9th- 12th graders Art 1-4, Ceramics 1 & 2, Fiber Art 1-3, Cultural Art

    • Lawton Public Schools

      Aug 2004 - Aug 2005
      Visual Art Teacher

      7-8 Art Teacher

    • Putnam City Schools

      Aug 2005 - Aug 2012
      Visual Art Teacher

      K-5 Art teacher

    • International Day of Peace Pinwheels for Peace Oklahoma City Festival

      Jun 2009 - Jun 2013
      President

      Annual multicultural celebration of peace in the OKC area. Music, dance, local groups, educational displays, Oklahoma's Largest Pinwheel Garden and labyrinth.

    • Oklahoma Art Education Association

      Jan 2010 - Dec 2013
      Web Liaison

      Coordinate the efforts of the Oklahoma Art Education Association and their Web Designer. I am a single point of contact in keeping content up to date.

    • 8Bit Canvas

      Dec 2012 - now
      Partner

      8-Bit Canvas is dedicated to the pursuit of creativity and entertainment in all areas of art, design and content creation.

    • Sweet Bytes OKC

      Mar 2013 - now
      Owner

      Cake decorating and baking classes in Oklahoma City Metro and an online resource for bakers, dessert artists, and small bakery owners.

    • Metropolitan Library System of Oklahoma County

      Nov 2018 - May 2019
      Access Specialist

    • Putnam City Schools

      Jul 2019 - Oct 2020
      Visual Art Teacher

      Middle school art teacher, grades 6- 8

    • Pies in the Window

      Jun 2021 - now
      Artist

      My ongoing art project where I explore the paths between empowerment and objectification. The concept began when my experience as an art teacher and baker collided with the isolation of 2020. What emerged was the artist that I had set aside to be what I thought was expected of me.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • National Board Certified Teacher EMC Art

      National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
      Nov 2009