Natalie Kozak PhD

I am a children's book author and I offer virtual art courses. Check out my first book, Poi Dog's Purpose: A Book About Self-Discovery and Belonging, and my art courses on my website: https://sites.google.com/view/creativekozak/home I am also the Coordinator of Online Learning and Principal of my district's virtual school. I create online courses for my district supporting students who need an alternative educational pathway or more flexibility. I have worked to support student learning for over 15 years. I understand the fundamental elements necessary to engage students in their learning regardless of their instructional setting. I take time to include those elements in my lesson plans. During my years of teaching, I worked in both public and charter school settings. These career opportunities included teaching a variety of grade levels and subjects.

Engage and challenge every type of learner inclusive of various aptitude and interest by combining different teaching methods with the diverse educational and cultural experiences gained throughout my career.

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- Ph.D., Educational Administration - M.Ed., Secondary Education - B.F.A., Fine Art & B.F.A., Digital Art - Ohio Superintendent License, PK - 12th Grades - Ohio Principal License, PK - 12th Grades - Ohio Teaching Certificate, Visual Arts

Publications and Presentations *Teaching Art Online: How Does that Work? NAEA, 2012 - Expand the traditional school to a virtual learning environment. - Integrate technology tools for diverse learners. *Artwork Created! Now How do I Show the Community My Students Art? NAEA, 2012 - Showcase student work online to reach a larger audience. - Peer critiques through online blogging. *Lack of School Values Leave Children Behind: A Study of the Impact School Mission Statements Have on Academic Achievement. ProQuest, 2011 - Mixed-methods sequential explanatory research design. - Administrative methodology to render higher school achievement rates. - Determine the strength of relationship between value-based terminology used in school mission statements & student achievement scores.