Profile
I am a teacher, writer and freelance designer.
Creative Arts Work Experience
AUTHOR, ANNIE'S ATTIC (2011 - PRESENT)
- Co-authored the Copic Coloring Guide
FREELANCE DESIGNER AND WRITER, DRG PUBLISHING (2010 - PRESENT)
- Create papercrafting samples for technique kits
- Write feature articles for CardMaker Magazine
REGIONAL CERTIFICATION INSTRUCTOR, COPIC - IMAGINATION INTERNATIONAL (2009 - PRESENT)
- Teach Copic Certification classes in the southern/eastern region
- Demo and educate for Copic at trade shows
- Member of the Fine Art Education Team
CREATIVE ARTS INSTRUCTOR, MY CREATIVE CLASSROOM (2007 - 2010)
- Developed curriculum for and taught on-line classes in Altered Arts, Creative Writing, Painting, Paper Crafting, and Rubber Stamping
- Trained and mentored incoming instructors. Set up classrooms and offered training and support for manufacturers who partner with us
- Wrote weekly news and press release articles for the site
SENIOR REPORTER AND MANAGING EDITOR, CRAFT CRITIQUE (2007 - 2008)
- Wrote product reviews
- Created training materials and review standards for new reporters
- Editor and mentor for the Featured Reporter staff
Design Work
MAKE IT CRAFTY (DEC 10 - PRESENT)
http://www.makeitcrafty.com/
DRG PUBLISHING (2010 - PRESENT)
GINA K. DESIGNS (DEC 09 - JULY 2011)
http://stamptv.ning.com/
EAT CAKE GRAPHICS (MAY 07 - JAN 09)
http://www.eatcakegraphics.com
HAMBO STAMPS (MAY 07 - AUG 08)
http://www.hambostamps.com
SAY IT WITH LETTERS (FEB 08 - SEPT 08)
http://www.sayitwithletters.blogspot.com
TECHNIQUE JUNKIES (DEC/JAN 2008 ISSUE)
http://www.teachniquejunkies.com
SCRAPPERS HAVEN (SEPT 07 - FEB 08)
CRAFT CRITIQUE (JAN 07 - JAN 08)
http://www.craftcritique.com
Guest Designer Make It Crafty
http://www.makeitcrafty.com.au/
Guest Designer Kraftin Kimmie Stamps
http://www.kraftinkimmiestamps.com/
Publications
THE COPIC COLORING GUIDE - ANNIE'S ATTIC
READY, SET, CREATE (http://www.readysetcreate.blogspot.com)
April/May 2007 (Part II)
May 2008 (CARDS)
CardMaker Magazine
March 2011 Issue
May 2011 Issue
July 2011 Issue
September 2011 Issue
November 2011 Issue
January 2012 Issue
March 2012 Issue
Certifications
COPIC TEACHER CERTIFICATION (Intermediate - September 2010)
COPIC REGIONAL CERTIFICATION INSTRUCTOR (November 2009)
COPIC TEACHER CERTIFICATION (Standard - July 2008)
RECOGNIZED RANGER EDUCATOR (October 2008)
Teaching Experience
LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE, LONGVIEW, WA
Individual Development Instructor (Dec. 2005 – June 2006)
Writing Tutor (Sept. 2005 – June 2006)
GREEN BAY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, GREEN BAY, WI
Senior High English Teacher (Feb. 1997 - Jan. 2005)
CASS-MIDWAY R-I, CLEVELAND, MO
Junior and Senior High English Teacher (Aug. 1995 – Aug. 1996)
EXPO ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL, WATERLOO, IA
Long Term Substitute English Teacher (Nov. 1994 - June 1995)
Related Work Experience
MUSKOGEE SWIM AND FITNESS CENTER, MUSKOGEE, OK
Water fitness instructor (June 2008 – Present)
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN GREEN BAY, GREEN BAY, WI
Upward Bound Teacher / Study Lab Coordinator (June 2001 – July 2003)
PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, GREEN BAY, WI
Assistant Pool Supervisor (June – August 2000)
Water Aerobics Instructor (Winters 1997 – 2000)
Lifeguard and Pool Director (June – August 1997 / 1998)
Arts and Crafts Specialist (June – August 1993 / 1999)
Park Leader (June - August 1991 / 1992)
Education
VITERBO UNIVERSITY, LACROSSE, WI
Credits towards Master of Arts in Education
WARTBURG COLLEGE, WAVERLY, IA
Bachelor of Arts, 1994 (English/Secondary Education)
Volunteer Work
MUSKOGEE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, MUSKOGEE, OK
Member of the Board, Family Selection Committee Chairperson, and Family Advocate
Honors, Activities and Interests
- GOLDEN APPLE TEACHER OF DISTINCTION AWARD
- MAY TERM ARCHEOLOGY DIG IN ISRAEL
- WROTE AND PUBLISHED A TEACHING MANUAL ON JUVENILE CRIME AND PUNISHMENT FOR THE ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY OF GREEN BAY
- ENJOY CURLING, CAMPING, CRAFTING, SAILING AND READING
Referrals
Available upon request
Welcome to Distinctive Touches! My name is Colleen Schaan and I am a teacher, writer and freelance designer. I am currently the Education Director for Imagination International Inc.
