Beth Mosher Ettensohn
Born: Chicago, Illinois
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Education:
2003 EdD (ABD) Curriculum and Instruction, University of Kentucky
1988 MFA, Sculpture, University of Kentucky
1977 BFA, Drawing, Xavier University (magnum cum laude)
Additional Educational Experience:
1996 Arts-Based Approaches to Educational Research, directed by Elliot Eisner and Tom Barone,
co-sponsored by AERA, Stanford and Arizona State Universities, Santa Fe, New Mexico
1994 Different Ways of Knowing Arts Consultant Institute, Galef Institute and the Carnegie Center, Louisville
1994 Research in Art Education, Seminar Sessions sponsored by NAEA, Baltimore, Maryland
1991 A Differentiated Curriculum: Designing Interdisciplinary Units K-12 Summer Workshop conducted by
Dr. Roger Taylor; co-sponsored by Fairfield City Schools and Miami University, Fairfield, Ohio
1989 Citizen Ambassador to Communist Russia, Novosibirsk, Siberia, Russia
1981 Colorado Institute of Art, Denver, CO, NAEA Workshop for Art Teachers
1979 Navajo Community College, Tsaile, AZ, Navajo Weaving taught by master Navajo weaver and Psychology of the Navajo taught by Milton Chee, Navajo Medicine Man
1978 Louisville School of Art, Anchorage, KY, Advanced Life Drawing
1977 University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, Fiber Arts taught by Alma Lesch
1977 Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, Education of Exceptional Children
1974 College of Mt. St. Joseph, Mt. St. Joseph, OH, Undergraduate partial tuition scholarship
Certification Status:
Professional High School Certificate, State of KY
Area of Specialization: Art Expiration Date: Life
Endorsement for Elementary School Art, State of Kentucky
Endorsement for Gifted Education K-12
Level 1 Certification, Improving Visual Arts Education, National Diffusion Network Collaboration with NAEA
Virtus Cerification, Diocese of Lexington, Kentucky
Teaching Experience
2011-2017 School of Art and Visual Studies, University of Kentucky
Lecturer: A-E 120 Pathways to Creativity in the Visual Arts; A-S 101 Creativity Practices in Art Studio; A-E 300, Introduction to Art Education’ A&S 110 WIRED: Drawing on Your Creative Circuitry; EXP 396-095: Creative Arts Peer Mentor Leadership Course
Faculty Co-Director, Creative Arts Living & Learning Program, Colleges of Fine Arts and Arts & Sciences (2016-present) Faculty Co-Director, WIRED Living & Learning Program, Colleges of Fine Arts and Arts & Sciences (2015-2016).
College of Fine Arts Coordinator for GearUp Summer Academy @ UK, 2014
Faculty sponsor of the Art Education Student Chapter at University of Kentucky
Art Education Student Advisor, 2013-present
College of Fine Arts Advisory Board member 2012-2014
College of Fine Arts Strategic Planning Group #5 (Work Environment) 2014-2015
Member of Senate Ad Hoc Committee for Teacher/Course Evaluations 2013-2014
2007-2011 Saints Peter and Paul School, Lexington, Kentucky
Art Teacher of grades K-8, Liturgical Coordinator, and Arts-Infusion Curriculum Committee
2000-2007 Providence Montessori School, Lexington, Kentucky
Art Teacher of grades PK-6.
1984-1998 Sayre School, Lexington, Kentucky
Fine Arts Department Chair overseeing Art, Drama, Music, and Dance
Curriculum Development Committee
Art Teacher of grades PK-6
1986 Art Department, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
Part-Time Instructor of A-E 272: Workshop in Design Education, a required course for Undergraduate
Elementary Education Majors
1994-1995 Arts Consultant, Different Ways of Knowing, Collaborative for Elementary Learning sponsored by the Galef Institute and the State of Kentucky, Louisville, Kentucky
1985 University of Kentucky Enrichment Program for Academically Talented Students
Art Specialist of Metalcrafts course for gifted middle school students
1978-1982 Lexington Catholic High School, Lexington, Kentucky
Art Teacher and Visual Arts Department Chairperson
Woman’s Varsity Soccer Coach, undefeated
1977-1978 Bullitt Central High School, Shepherdsville, Kentucky
Art Teacher of 5 sections of General Art of 9-12 graders, and Adult Art Education classes
1976 Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati, Ohio, Art Instructor of weekend art classes for 1st grade
1970-1974 Resident Home for the Neurodiverse Children, West Fork, Cincinnati, Ohio
Teacher Assistant
1974-1977 Saint James Place Resident Home for the Neurodiverse Children
24 hour Live-In Aid
Grants/Awards
2015 Granted Travel & Registration from College of Arts & Sciences to Association of College and University Housing Officers-International (ACUHO-I) Conference
2014-2015 Awarded Scholarships to Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education (AAHLE) National Convention
2014 “Excellence in Teaching” Rating on College of Fine Arts Performance Evaluation
2009-2010 EcoArt Grant, Lexington Fayette Urban County Government
2010-2011 EcoArt Grant, Lexington Fayette Urban County Government
Teacher of the Year Award, Sayre School, Lexington, KY
Short Award for Excellence in Teaching, Sayre School, Lexington, KY
1991-1992 Leadership Education: The Teacher’s Ability to Affect Change, Fayette County Public Schools
Recipient of full scholarship
Professional Service Activities
2010-current Visual Art Consultant, Saint Paul Catholic Church, Lexington, Kentucky
2012 St. Stephen the Martyr Church, Seattle, Washington, “So You Might Live,” 8’x5’ Indoor Mural
2008-2011 Arts Consortium Chair, Catholic Diocese of Lexington, Lexington, Kentucky
2004-2005 Board Member for Building a United Interfaith Lexington for Direct Action (BUILD)
2005-2006 Girl Scouts of America, Troop Co-Leader, Wilderness Road Girl Scout Council, Lexington, KY
2001-2004 Primary care-giver for a young adult child-soldier refugee from Sierra Leone
2000-2004 Ministry Formation Program and Internship, Catholic Diocese of Lexington
2004 Director of High Adventure Art Activities, Wilderness Road Girl Scout Council, Lexington KY
2003 Saint Paul Catholic Church, Lexington, Kentucky, “God’s Covenant’” 12’x 30’Outdoor Wall Mural
1998 Member of branding team for “Mission 98,” Catholic Diocese of Lexington, Lexington, Kentucky
1991- 1997 Coordinator of Religious Education for kindergarten through adult ages, Saint Paul Catholic Church, Catholic Diocese of Lexington, Lexington, Kentucky
1980-1982 Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, liturgical arts coordinator
1976-1977 Summer School Art and Religion Teacher for Navajo Christians, Saint Isabel Mission, Diocese of Gallup, Lu Lukachukai, Arizona
Exhibitions
2026 We Remember: Spiritual Reflections and Meditations, Mary Anderson Gallery, Mt. St. Francis, Indiana
2025 Lexington’s Open Studios Weekend, sponsored by City of Lexington and ArtsConnect
2024 Eco Grief: Love, Loss and Lament Exhibition of Faculty, Alumni and Student Work, XU, Cincinnati, Ohio
2012 Art Faculty Exhibition, The Art Museum at University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
2011 Art Faculty Exhibition, Tuska Center for Contemporary Art, Fine Arts Building, University of Kentucky
2010 Horse Mania, LexArts, Lexington, Kentucky
2009 For the Delight of Children, Intergenerational Exhibition, Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington, Kentucky
2008 Hands On Egypt, Exhibition for Elementary,” Ann Tower Second Floor Gallery, Lexington, Kentucky
2008 “Dynamism,”ArtsPlace, Lexington, Kentucky
1991 1st All Kentucky Juried Women’s Art Exhibition, Headley-Whitney Museum, Lexington Kentucky
1984 MFA Thesis Exhibition, Tuska Center for Contemporary Art, University of Kentucky
1977 BFA Exhibition, Edgecliff Gallery, Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio
Additional Professional Leadership
2005 Workshop Presenter: “Threads of Reconciliation” Restorative Justice Council, Lexington, KY
2004 & 2005 Presented National Workshop: Process Art, American Montessori Association, Lexington, KY
1994-1995 Different Ways of Knowing (DWoK) Kentucky Arts Consultant, Galef Institute & Carnegie Center
1998-1989 Elected National Secretary for ARTS Division, National Association for Gifted Children
1987-1989 Presented In-School Workshops for the Basic Arts Program, Kentucky Arts Council
1992 Presented: Using Video-Tapes for Student Assessment, Kentucky Art Education Association State Convention
1990 Workshop Presenter: Sculpture for Visually Talented Students,” State Conference
1990 Presented: Developing Creative Thinking through Art Experiences, Kentucky Association of Independent Schools State Convention
1987-1989 Elected State-wide Representative of Elementary Division, Kentucky Art Education Association
1989 Presented: Art Criticism in the Elementary Classroom, KYAEA Convention