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Friday, January 18, 2013
Do schools kill creativity?
Ken Robinson says schools kill creativity
Review by a student///He was talking about how when you ask a teacher what is your job they tell you they are teachers that you see the blood going to their face , i think thats not true
because they picked to be teachers and some of them love their jobs they go to college for years and he says that some of them don't like their jobs that's not right .The other thing he does not sound the words right , i think he is right because they don't care about kids being creative all they want them is to learn how to do math problems and , kids these days they are so out there in the world they are like 5 years old they would be on facebook or even playing on the xbox but in school they think that the kid is stupid because he can't do a math problem or even spell a word .
He is well educated the lights in the room was not enough for a big room like that there is a lot of people i the room and not that much light . He looked at every side of the room\i think speeches should be like that. he was funny and , serious , he informed people with kids , education . He was a great speaker .The only thing i didn't like is that he was not moving that much . He would laugh at everything he said for me if the speaker laughs at everything he says then he would not send the message that he wanted people to know .
I would love to stand in front of people like that and talk and not be too nervous or even turn red . When i do a speech and it won't be that much people in front of me and i get so red and i would not know who to look at .
http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity.html
Art Lynch resume and CV, January 2013
Dr. Art
Lynch
536
Sixth Street, Boulder City, NV 89005
(702) 454-1067 • (702) 714-0740
• (702) 682-0469 cell
Overview
Accomplished communications field professional
with combination of academic and field experience. Experience with
multi-cultural student populations and blended hybrid web-assist instruction,
concentrated and full term instructions, high school and college. Field
experience includes broadcast and print journalism, media, marketing, advertising
and public relations, film industry and theater work; also organizational
development, leadership and volunteer supervision experience. Teaching includes
communication, media & cultural studies, history, critical thinking,
marketing, education, theater, acting and related fields.
Education
PhD,
Education
2012
Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
Specialization: Professional Studies in Adult
Education
• Relevant courses:
adult education instruction and philosophy, distance education instruction and administration,
curriculum design, critical thinking, evaluation and assessment (60+ credit
hours). 4.0
Dissertation: Boulder City 31ers: A
Phenomenological Study of a Community-Based History Preservation Project
Post Masters Certificate in College Teaching October, 2008
Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
• On-line and classroom teaching
preparation, design and assessment program. 4.0 GPA
M.A. Communications June, 2000
University of Nevada,
Las Vegas
Thesis:
The Performers Alliance: Conflict and Change Within the Screen Actors Guild.
Honors: Phi Kappa Phi, Theta Kappa,
Lambda Pi Eta
• Postgraduate courses in a variety of
fields (67 credits total) including theater (37 credits), communication, public
affairs, public administration, media, and marketing. 3.77 (3.80 UNLV total)
Post Graduate Courses in Theater 2001 to 2003
University of Nevada. Las Vegas
• MA program track, performance,
education, management, dramaturgy and research.
B.A. Speech / Theater / Mass
Communications / SDC June, 1977
University of Illinois at Chicago
•
Program /Operations Manager WUIC, Chicago, reporter for Chicago Illini
• Recipient of Theater Honors and Production
Awards, academic honors and awards
• Communications Honor Society, Sigma Chi Eta, NAHS, NFL, Key Club,
Deans Honors
• Faculty included Dr. Harry Skornia, media and
international broadcasting scholar.
• Guest faculty included R. Buckminster Fuller,
Studs Terkel and others for SDC program
Academic Teaching Experience
Associate Professor
University of Phoenix 2011 to present
• Courses Taught: Media & Culture, Critical Thinking, Communication, and
various Humanities
• Hybrid course with
classroom plus on-line components
Professor / Instructor
Carrington College 2012 to present
• Courses Taught: Communications- Interpersonal and Public Speaking
(for physical therapy and repertory therapy programs)
Adjunct Instructor 1998
to 2012
University and Community College System of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
• Includes Full time
equivalency, 6 to 36 credit hours per semester at College of Southern Nevada.
• Courses Taught: Speech, Communication, Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication
• Teach regular
semester and one month or 6 week long courses using blended environment
including
Blackboard. Web
CT and Angel instruction to maximize student participation and teaching
opportunities.
Volunteer Communication Lab. Positive student and faculty evaluations.
• Developed support and
resource materials for online use to foster understanding of communication
theory, models,
public speaking including study reviews, links to primary resources and
examples.
Linked sections
for larger study and resource “community.”
• Taught Contemporary Radio at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
(2004).
Instructor
2008 to
2009
Student to Teacher
Enlistment Program, Las
Vegas, NV
Undergraduate Program
Clark
Country School District / CSN / Nevada State College, Las Vegas, NV
• STEP-UP At-Risk
Student to Teacher Enlistment Project CCSD and CSN//NSC. Taught speech
communications at several high
schools in a supportive program designed to spark student interest in
teaching
career. STEP UP is a
collaborative effort of the college and school systems, which gives an
opportunity for at risk students to attain a teaching degree with
scholarships for tuition and supplies.
A second
goal of the program is to enrich the education experience at Clark County
schools with a
multi-ethnic teaching force that reflects the district’s diverse population.
Other Teaching Experience
Instructor
2010 to 2011
Everest College
• Communication (for
primarily at risk student population).
Arts Instructor
2008 to current
Boulder City Parks and
Recreation, Boulder City, NV
• Offering acting workshops
for children and adults to community members.
• Assisting with ongoing
collaboration to develop living history, narrative theater with Boulder City
schools, Bureau of Land
Management and other community agencies. Activities include research,
writing, acting, teaching, and development
of school curriculum.
Acting and Life Coach
2009 to current
CastingCallEntertainment.com,
Las Vegas, NV
• Coach acting and voice-over, children to adult.
Acting Instructor 1996
to 2008
John
Robert Powers Intl. / Style Entertainment, Kim Flowers Talent Development Academy,
Las Vegas, NV
• Taught audition, scene, improv, and industry
knowledge, competition preparation for beginning to
Elite students for film and
commercial work. Coached working actors and business community.
• Developed curriculum for commercial and
acting for camera classes, requiring establishment of
requirements and goals in stepped
programs established for beginning, intermediate and advanced
students. Crafted and implemented
assessment for student advancement and faculty evaluations.
Studio Casting, Las Vegas, NV 1994
to 1998
• Director of Education and Training
• Established program from ground up
including all acting and modeling courses and showcases.
Acting Coach
1984 to current
• Teach various private and group classes in
theater, film, television, commercial, event, spokes-
modeling, voice over, and character voice.
Adapted to each student and group as needed.
Instructor 1984
to1987
Las
Vegas Business College / Phillips College
Courses taught: Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, Communications, English.
Related
Professional Experience
Reporter /
Columnist/ Examiner, Las Vegas, NV 2009 to present
Examiner.com
• Writer, correspondent, columnist
Announcer,
Producer, Host 2001 to present
Nevada Public Radio
(KNPR/KCNV/network), Las Vegas, NV
• On air / live hourly announcements during
programs, responsible for programs and underwriter
broadcast within scheduled timeframes,
news, promotions, troubleshooting of engineering problems.
Advertising Agency /
Communications Consultant 1990 to 2002
A Personal Vision /
Creative Communications (owner), Las Vegas, NV
• Provided advertising, marketing, public
relations, creative directing, media planning and account
supervision consulting to wide
variety of clients.
• Clients included Canyon
Rent to Own, Hammargren for Lt. Governor (successful), retail and
professional clients, entertainment industry.
• Produced, directed,
supervised and/or wrote commercials or videos, plus print, web and other
advertising
resulting in awards, response and image recognition for clients.
• Member Better
Business Bureau (maintained to current) and Chamber of Commerce.
Advertising Manager, Marketing Director 1984
to1991
Canyon
Rent To Own
• Locations in Nevada, Hawaii,
Utah, California, Florida, Guam, Massachusetts, and Arizona.
• Developed successful marketing plans to expanded
market recognition and share resulting in “Top of
Mind” status in all markets.
Produced award-winning advertising with direct response impact.
Broadcaster, Journalist, Talk Host, Consultant
1974 to current
• Award winning reporter and correspondent
in diverse markets.
• Includes Group W Westinghouse Chicago
(WIND), Intermountain Radio Network/ABC, UPI, AP,
Nevada Public Radio, various
stations (CA, WY, IL, NV), Chicago College Radio Network, NPR
Professional Development
Capella
University Colloquiums, four five day seminars on subjects including teaching
techniques, assessment, technology, at risk, non-conventional students, ESL,
multi-cultural teaching environments, motivational speaking, curriculum
development.
CAPE
at CSN, continued professional development seminars on a wide range of topics.
University
of Phoenix offers regular training on-line and in person on an ongoing basis.
Professional Associations
National Communication Association
The American
Communication Association
National Forensic
League
Sigma Delta Chi
/Society of Professional Journalists
Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society, Baton Rouge,
Louisiana (April 28, 2005)
Professional
Audio Visual Communications Association, President 1986-93; VP 1985-86
Service
Work
Board of Directors (working board) Dam Short
Film Festival, 2009-current
Announcer and Host of Nevada Recreation and Park
Services On-Site Institute, 2009
Founder and President of Us Company, Boomtown
Players, Vintage Theater, others (various years)
National Board of Directors, Screen Actors Guild
1996-current, currently co-chair on New Technologies Committee and New Media
Task Force, active in Communications, Young Performers, Right-to-work,
Organizing, Web, and Background Performers (see Screen Actors Guild section)
President,
Nevada Branch of the Screen Actors Guild 1995-96; VP 1994-95, Council 1990-95
Founder
/ Director / Chair, Screen Actors Guild Nevada Conservatory 1994-2004
Editor,
Nevada Actor 1990-2001 Editor, CDW News 1985-87 Editor, AdAGlance, 1991-94
Reader,
Radio Reading Service for the Print Impaired, KNPR, 1993 to 2006
Board
Member, Las Vegas Ad Club 1986-93, Publicist and/or Newsletter Editor 1986-1995
Chair
of the National Tourism Awareness Week Logo Contest (NV/Chamber) 1992-93
Us
Company Theater, 1972-1977, (cast included Dan “Homer Simpson” Castenelatta,
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Dale Calandare, Sean & Trish Grennan, other
international award winning talent),
Founder,
President, Director or Producer volunteer theater projects, 1973-2006
Produced
election coverage, UICC 10th Anniversary Concert and other events WUIC
1974-1977
Program & Operations Manager / Organized and
Supervised volunteers at WUIC, Chicago 1974-1977
Professional Awards
APRO Awards (national) for Canyon Rental, 1995,
1996, 1997
Telly Awards (International and National) for
Canyon Rental, 1995
Addy Awards of Excellence for Young People Inc.
for TV under $2,000, 1993, YPI for TV Campaign,
1993, Hammargren for
Lt. Governor, Campaign 1994, 1995 Hammargren for Lt. Governor, TV under $2,000,
1994, 1995
IABC Award of Excellence for Ad A Glance Newsletter, GLVAF / Las
Vegas Ad Club, 1990, 1992
AP California Spot News Awards, 1983, 1984; AP
California Small Market News Station of the Year, 1983, AP Instant News Award
(national), 1981 / Special Event Coverage Award (regional), 1982
Wyoming Association of Broadcasters Station of
the Year, 1979, News Station of the Year, 1979, 1981
Program of the Year,
1980, Special Event Coverage, 1981
Associated Press (Rocky Mountain and Wyoming),
News Station of the Month (numerous), 1978-1981
Station
of the Year (Wyoming), 1979
United Press International (Rocky Mountain
Region) Correspondent of the Year, 1979 Rocky Mountain
Spot
News Award, 1980
Inter Mountain Radio Network / ABC Station of the
Year, 1979, Spot News Awards, 1979-1981
Chicago Broadcast Association Awards coverage of
the 10th anniversary of UIC and election coverage.
Who’s Why Among America’s Teachers 2005
Chancellor’s List, 2005 (among others)
Nevada’s Most Distinguished several years
Who’s Who and Equivalent 1973-current (several categories)
Publications
Blogs: http://art-lynch.blogspot.com /
sagactoronline.com
http://sagactor.blogspot.com /
comprofessor.com
Archive:
http://www.scribd.com/Art%20Lynch
Various
freelance and public relations print on request.
Presentations
31ers:
Lecture and recreation of engineer Frank Crowe for Nevada Parks and Recreation
Convention, seminars, community events, schools and educational seminars.
Researched, wrote, produced, and performed material based on primary historic
documents and recorded testimonials on the building of the Boulder Dam
(preferred by 31er surviving families to Hoover Dam).
The
Business of Acting, acting seminars, acting conservatories and other
presentations at community events, for Screen Actors Guild and park services.
Numerous
presentations before committees and the board of the Screen Actors Guild.
Communication industry experience
Extensive
broadcast and print management, journalism, talk host, operations, news
director, producer, talent, film and television (various).
Employers include Group W, UPI, ABC/IMN networks and various stations or
employers.
Marketing including
public relations and public affairs, including University of Illinois Medical
Center (internship), A Personal Vision/ Creative Communication, Canyon RTO,
theater events, various clients.
Various motion
picture, television, on-line and theater production experience including:
Hearst Entertainment, Ted Mikels /TVM Global (Script Supervisor), Creative
Communication, UIC, Biograph.
Technical Skills
Experience
with WebCT 4.1.5, Blackboard/Web CT CE 6.2, BlackBoard Learning Systems, Angel,
Virtual College, MS Word, PowerPoint, MS and Mac, broadcast video and audio,
technical theater.
Training
as Script Supervisor, Dramaturge, Trainer, Continuity, Voice Artist, Actor,
Singer
Information and Entertainment Industry
Screen Actors Guild: National Board Director, 14
years
Talent: Actor, Voice Artist,
Singer, Writer, Producer, Director, Coordinator, various productions
Production: Creative Communications / A
Personal Vision: commercial producer, director, and writer
Educator: Coach acting, voice,
theatre, and film at Kim Flowers, JRP, Studio Casting
Broadcaster: Producer, director, host
for entertainment centered talk radio and news
Art Lynch
536
Sixth Street, Boulder City, NV 89005
(702) 454-1067 • (702)
682-0469 cell • Createcom@gmail.com
Screen Actors Guild / SAG-AFTRA
Elected Positions:
2009-2012 Regional Branch Division
Executive Committee Member (by Division Board)
2001-2010 Co-Chair,
National New Technologies Committee (by National Board, President)
2004-2008
Co-Chair,
National Communications Committee (by National Board and President)
2004-2009
Co-Chair,
National Background Committee, Regional Branch Subcommittee
2001-2003 Chair,
Standing Trial Board Committee, Nevada Branch (by Nevada SAG council)
1994-2011 National
Board of Directors (by membership)
1999-2009 Chair
Election Nominating Committee for Nevada (by Nevada SAG council)
1998-2001 National
Communications Editorial Supervisory Committee (by RBC)
1997-2001 National
Nominating Committee (by Regional Branch Conference)
1997-2001 8th
National Vice President Nominating Committee (by RBC)
1995-1996 Nevada
Branch President (by membership in Nevada)
1994-1995 Nevada
Branch Vice President (by membership in Nevada)
1990-1995 Nevada
Branch Council Member (by membership in Nevada)
SAG National Presidential Appointed Positions:
2011-current Service
members, Veterans and Families Action Task Force
2007-2009 New
Media Task Force, co-chair (committee sunset 2009)
2006-current Honors,
Tributes and Awards Committee
2005-current National
Equal Ethnic Opportunity Task Force
2004-2006 National
Spanish Language Media Task Force
2002-current National
Right-to-Work Presidential Task Force
1999-current
Web
Oversight and Steering Committee
1999-current
Editorial
Sub-Committee
1998-current New
Technologies Committee, co-chair (2005-current)
1998-current
Communications
Steering Committee
1998-2008 Merchandising
and Marketing Sub-Committee
1995-current Communications
Committee (co-chair 2001-2004)
1999-2000 National
Contract Adjustment Committee
1995-2002 National
Conservatory Committee (co-chair 1998-2000)
1995-2002 Young
Performers Committee
1995-1996 National
Executive Search Task Force
1997-2000
Guild
Government Review Committee
2002-2010 Indy
Outreach, Low Budget, Documentary, Merchandise, New Member Orientation,
Steering, Health Care Task Force, Dancers, Global Rule One, New Technology, various
as member or alternate (as needed by Guild)
SAG Nevada Branch Appointments:
2001-current Chair
of Standing Trial Board and Investigative Committees
1998-current Communications
Committee Chair
1996-2003
Wage
and Working Conditions (Vice-Chair)
1992-current Nevada
Actor Newsletter Editor
1999-2008 Nominating
Committee Co-chair (except years up my seat up)
1992-2001 Chair
and Director of SAG Nevada Conservatory Program
1994-1995
Executive
Search Committee Chair
Art Lynch
536
Sixth Street, Boulder City, NV 89005
(702) 454-1067 • (702) 714-0740
• (702) 682-0469 cell
Supplement:
Please consider the following attributes:
• I am experienced teaching in one of the most
diverse markets in America.
• I am and have been a dedicated, reliable and
professional instructor for CSN, which has been my primary employer over the
past decade. I know I would be an asset as full time faculty.
• I have taught between 6 and 18 credit hours a
semester of COM 101 and/or COM 102 each term plus summer school (when
available) at CSN since 1999, under the supervision of Angela Holland, James
McCoy, Dr. Tim James, Cameron Smith Basquiat and Joanne Vuillemot.
• I am a volunteer for the Communication lab,
providing one on one coaching and assistance to students across curriculum and
Communication studies courses and instructors.
• I have experience hiring, training,
supervising and motivating both employees and volunteers.
• I always seek to help others bring out their
own potential and personal best. There is aptitude and there is talent. Both
can be developed to meet personal, community, and professional needs.
• I have developed syllabi and course materials
for courses including public speaking, interpersonal communication,
Contemporary Radio, Journalism, Media Studies, Mass Media, Marketing,
Advertising, Acting, Personnel Management, Marketing and other courses during
my professional career.
• I have experience as a journalist, marketing
professional, professional talent, communication consultant, broadcaster and
writer.
• I feel that my evaluations and student references reflect that I have provided an excellent teaching experience to a diverse student body using effective teaching strategies.
• I feel that my evaluations and student references reflect that I have provided an excellent teaching experience to a diverse student body using effective teaching strategies.
• I have taught on all three primary campus
locations, in addition to Green Valley, Boulder City, Nellis Air Force Base and
at risk student STEP-UP high school locations.
• I have taught most course times available at
CSN, including four, six week, eight hour and half day sections. I have
demonstrated flexibility in scheduling and service for CSN.
• I have taught in computer labs, small offices,
large lecture halls and the full diversity of course room opportunities at CSN
and elsewhere.
• I have functioned in the capacity of student
advisor for my students, and others, including those who utilized the
communication lab during my volunteer hours. I also advise those interested in
careers in communication, theater, film and other areas on a regular basis
through my other outside activities.
• I have completed coursework required for a PhD
in Education, including course design, execution, evaluation and competencies
by course outcomes.
• I have a professional background in marketing,
advertising and the needed skills to participate in recruitment and other
activities.
• I have experience on committees, in leadership
positions with volunteer organizations, as well as other skills that will
ensure that I am a valuable addition to CSN’s full time faculty.
• I maintained an office for one term on the
West Charleston campus. I regularly keep office hours at the Com lab or at
specific tables on the campus location where I teach. I also arrive early or leave
late when classroom space is available, to facilitate meeting with students.
• I am looking forward to regular participation
in department, college and professional development activities. I have used
what is made available through the school for adjuncts.
• I have the required masters degree in Communication, plus experience in the field.
• I feel I have more then demonstrated proficiency in teaching public speaking and interpersonal communication courses at the college level. I feel confident in my ability to teach group communication and other courses as needed for the Communication Department at CSN.
• I feel that in ten years of being a part of
the CSN community I have shown my commitment to and knowledge of the Community
College mission and philosophy.
• I have a strong commitment to remaining current in the communication discipline. I write an active blog, keep on top of trades, participate in various organizations and have kept in touch with professionals in the field, as well as other faculty members.
• I have a strong commitment to ongoing
professional development, including use of services offered by CSN,
professional seminars, pursuing of a PhD in Education, use of technology in my
teaching, co-chair of the communication and new technologies committees of a
national organization, and the constant challenge of adapting to changes within
Communication and related disciplines. I serve as one of only four board
members for the Dam Short Film Festival in Boulder City, am past president of
the Professional Audio Visual Communication Association, have launched and run
theater, broadcast and community organizations.
• I am strongly committed to a diverse student
community, the success of our students and the advancement of the College of Southern
Nevada as a leader in academic and professional certificate studies, ongoing
adult education and community service.
Art Lynch
536
Sixth Street, Boulder City, NV 89005
(702) 454-1067 • (702)
682-0469 cell • art.lynch@artlynch.org
Current Professional / Academic
References
Hank Greenspun School of Communications / Journalism and
Public Relations,
College of Fine and Performing Arts / Graduate College
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
4505 Maryland
Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89154
Richard J.
Jensen, Prof. Emeritus, (505) 797-4530.
Dr. David Henry,
Director, Greenspun School, dhenry@unlv.edu (702) 898-3030
Dr. Jeffrey Koep,
Dean, Fine and Performing Arts, jkoep@unlv.edu (702) 895-4210
Linda McCollum,
American Stunt Fighters Assn. mccollum@unlv.edu (702) 895-3662
Community College of Southern Nevada,
3200 E. Cheyenne, North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Angela Holland, Lead
Faculty, Angela.Holland@csn.edu
(702) 651-5983
James
McCoy, As. VP Student Affairs, James.McCoy@csn.edu. (702) 651-3550
KNPR/Nevada Public Radio, 1289 South
Torrey Pines Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89146
David Becker, Program
Director, davebecker@knpr.org
Casting Call Entertainment, Sharry
Flaherty, castingcallentertainment@yahoo.com 702-369-0400
Boulder City Parks and Recreation,
Patty Sullivan, psullivan@bcnv.org (702) 400-3254 / 294-0335
Screen Actors Guild
Hrair Messerlian, former SAG NV Executive, (559) 433-6870 home / (559) 244-1830;
hmesserlian@yahoo.com
David White, National
Executive Director, Screen Actors Guild, (323) 549-6555 dwhite@sag.org
Personal References
Anna Puss, aunt, (708)
848-9263
Laura Lynch, LCSW,
wife, (702) 454-1067 / (702) 898-1287, LPCordelia@gmail.com
Don Brakeman, actor,
(702) 493-7729, donbrakeman@sbcglobal.net
James Campbell, voice
artist/ toy designer, jimffd2@yahoo.com, (702) 528-3611
Sandy Lukasik, (630) 357-3767 home. SAMMIE357@aol.com
Lollo Sievert, actor /
SAG / web designer, lollo@mrgwell.com
Michael Toole,
writer/film maker, 702-741-0812,
Ed Luckett, Jr, M.Div.M.Am, Instructor,
Chaplain, 702-380-1006, b.e.luckett.jr@gmail.com
Ray Spinka, teacher /
actor / retired LA County Probation Officer, (909) 796-7436, fspinka@yahoo.com
Lt. Col Robert Cain,
Army Surgeon Gen Of, ret. Pentagon, (703) 862-7825, rob@ancientromerefocused.org
''Part of teaching is
helping students learn how to tolerate ambiguity, consider possibilities, and
ask questions that are unanswerable.''
-
Sara Lawrence Lightfoot
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