Michelle Obregon & her students at Konawaena High School
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EDUCATION
1999: Completed requirements for Masters of Art in Art Education, California State University Northridge
1984: Teaching credential, K-12 Clear Single Subject in art, California State University, Northridge.
1982: Received BA from University of California Los Angeles, Fine Arts Major.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2002-Present: Full Time Graphic Arts and Fine Arts Instructor, Konawaeana High School, Kealakekua, Hawaii
2002: Part time position for Family Support Services of West Hawaii, youth division.
2000-2001: Part-time Arts Instructor, California State University, Northridge
1989-2001: Art teacher /department chairperson at James Monroe High School, L.A.U.S.D.
CREDITS, AWARDS AND PUBLICATIONS
2005: Japan Fullbright Memorial Fund participant
2004: Salvation Army Heroes Award Nominee Kailua-Kona Chapter
1999: Arts and Activities, art magazine, June 1999, Ansel Adams Mural Project, cover story.
1998: Community murals listed in the 1998 revised second edition book, Street Gallery, by Robin Dunitz
1998: Award of Appreciation from the Police Activity League Supporters, Devonshire Area.
1997: Award of Appreciation from the City of Los Angeles for community murals.
1996: Art Bravo Award Recipient Related Experiences
2004: Founded KAMP (Kona Aloha Mural Project) Arts enrichment program for both youth and adults.
2001: Assisted in Arts curriculum development for the J.P. Getty Museum Arts Education Program.
1999: Developed an arts program for migrant parents, exhibited their work.
1999: Invited guest speaker on implementing technology in a an arts program at the Fine Arts Forum of the Los Angeles Unified School District.
1999: Participant in the California State University Northridge Winners Program, developing fine arts curriculum.
1998: Invited guest speaker for the California Arts Education Association State Annual conference.
2001: Master teacher for teacher training program at California State University Northridge and National University.
Big Island of Hawaii Murals
2007: Kailua Kona Pier Beautification Project
2007: Bridging the Pacific, tile mural, Konawaena High School
2006: Honu, Hale Halewai, Kailua Kona
2005: Keeping the Faith, tile mural, Honoka’a Middle School
2003: Birds of Paradise, Hale Halewai, Kailua Kona
