Kathleen Huff Bischak

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Statement:

Since time is precious and fleeting, capturing a moment of beauty is a way of relaxing and appreciating life. The fragile nature of the landscape is a source of inspiration. Concentrating on the act of painting through the observation of color, value, space, texture, and line is a way of becoming one with the moment and place.

Bio

 

155 Harkins Mill Road, Rochester, PA 15074

724-728-4658 (H)

724-538-8800 (S)

kbischak@comcast.net  bischakkh@svsd.net

Kathleen Bischak is an art teacher who lives in New Sewickley Township, PA  with her husband Ralph and  kitties Dora and Abby.  Kathleen has two children, Jennifer B. Sullivan of Los Angeles, California, and Daniel E. Bischak of Baden-Economy, PA.  Kathleen has been making art of all different varieties for her entire life. 

Most recently, she has been working "plein-air" with oils and acrylics. Another medium of interest is fiber.  She teaches art at Evans City Middle School and has taught art privately. Kathleen also paints and draws portraits of people and houses. She is influenced by the Impressionists, and most recently studied with Joe Sweeney.   She has a BS in art education from Edinboro State College and an ME with credits from Kutztown University and University of the Arts in Philadelphia.

 

·          Twenty-eight years of  teaching grades 1-12 art in public schools

·          Department chairperson

·          Organizes student art shows on an annual basis

·          Organizes a student activity room where students teach other students arts

·          Has exhibited personal art works in both painting and fiber art

·          Organizes parent volunteers who present a Traveling Art Gallery at the school

·          Sponsors a student “club” for sixth graders known as MEVAS 

·          Bachelor of Art Education –Edinboro State College

·          Master Equivalency Certificate in PA

·          Graduate Classes in Art at Kutztown University, and University of the Arts in Philadelphia

·          Workshops in Education at Duquesne University and Penn State University 

Seneca Valley School District

September 1980-present

·        Currently teaches ART at Evans City Middle School, 345 W. Main Street, Evans City, PA 16033

·        Has taught elementary ( 1- 4),  senior high ( grades 10-12) and junior high (grades 7-9)  ART

Adult Education Experience

1978-84

·          Taught private practice

·          Taught North Hills Art Center , Allegheny Community College

Substitute teacher

1980-84

·        Seneca Valley Schools

·        Ambridge Area Schools

·        Freedom Area Schools

Freedom Area School District

1973-1975

·        High School Art Instructor

Member of Pittsburgh Society of Artists

Member of National Art Education Association

Member of Beaver Valley Artists , Merrick Art Gallery Associates, Frick Art and Historical Society

St. Ferdinand Church