Nathan Nixdorf
Current Position: Art Teacher, Art Department Chairperson
Current Professional Institution: Warwick High School, Warwick School District, Lititz, PA
Education
University of Florida, M.A. Art Education, 2014
James Madison University, B.S. Studio Art with Art Education licensure and certification, 2002
Graduate level art and art education coursework at: Alfred University, Kutztown University, University of the Arts,Virginia Commonwealth University
Key Professional Appointments
2005-Current Art Teacher and Department Chairperson, Warwick High School, Lititz PA
2010-2012 Adjunct Ceramics Instructor, Lebanon Valley College
2002-2005 Art Teacher, James Madison High School, Vienna, VA
Recent Exhibitions
2014 - "Trees Galore", group exhibition at Lancaster Museum of Art / Demuth Museum, Lancaster, PA
2014 - "Made with a Purpose", The Gallery at Lebanon Picture Frame, Lebanon, PA
2013 - "Drink. A celebration of the functional object", The Gallery at Lebanon Picture Frame, Lebanon, PA
2013 - "Artifacts from the Inferno" (Jack Troy, juror), Baltimore Clayworks, Baltimore, MD
2013 - "Clay 2013", juried exhibition, Firehouse Art Center, Norman, OK
2013 - "12 and Under Show", The Gallery at Lebanon Picture Frame and Fine Art, Lebanon, PA
2013 - "Serve It Up", juried exhibition, Clay Arts Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
2013 - "DINING IN VI: An Artful Experience.", juried exhibition, 18 Hands Gallery, Houston TX
2013 - "Tabletop" (Linda Christianson, juror), The Art League Gallery, Alexandria, VA
2013 - "Warwick Art Faculty Show", Cafe Chocolate, Lititz, PA
2012 – "12 and Under Show", The Gallery at Lebanon Picture Frame and Fine Art, Lebanon, PA
2011 - “국수 한 그릇”( A Bowl of Noodles), Clay Pop, Seoul, South Korea
2011 - One X One, Dalgleish Cadillac Building , MI, U.S.A
2011 - "12 and Under Show", The Gallery at Lebanon Picture Frame and Fine Art, Lebanon, PA
2008 - Student and Mentor Show, Lititz Framing and Fine Art, Lititz, PA
Recognitions and Leadership
2013 - Superintendent’s Selection – Aspiring Leaders Conference, Lancaster IU13, PA
2008- Department Chairperson, K-12, Warwick School District, Lititz, PA
2004- “Whatever it Takes” Award, James Madison High School, Vienna, VA
2003- Art Department Team Leader (9-12), James Madison High School, Vienna, VA
Professional Associations
Membership in NCECA (National Council for Education of Ceramic Arts), NAEA (National Art Education Association), PSEA (Pennsylvania Scholastic Education Association), NEA (National Education Association)
Biography
As both an educator and artist, I feel fortunate. Being in a position that can open the eyes and mind to something new is a job that can never grow old. No matter the age of the student, the “a-ha” moment exists in everyone, and it’s that moment that I seek in everything I do. As a potter, my goal is to make ordinary experiences with food extraordinary. I want the object or container to be just as impactful as the food it contains. As a teacher, my goal is to create thinkers. No matter the subject or place in life, the best thing I can give a student is the ability to think, as well as the ability to create solutions. I’ve been blessed with teachers and mentors that have instilled those skills in me, and it’s my goal to help create the same in others.
Current Professional Institution: Warwick High School, Warwick School District, Lititz, PA
Education
University of Florida, M.A. Art Education, 2014
James Madison University, B.S. Studio Art with Art Education licensure and certification, 2002
Graduate level art and art education coursework at: Alfred University, Kutztown University, University of the Arts,Virginia Commonwealth University
Key Professional Appointments
2005-Current Art Teacher and Department Chairperson, Warwick High School, Lititz PA
2010-2012 Adjunct Ceramics Instructor, Lebanon Valley College
2002-2005 Art Teacher, James Madison High School, Vienna, VA
Recent Exhibitions
2014 - "Trees Galore", group exhibition at Lancaster Museum of Art / Demuth Museum, Lancaster, PA
2014 - "Made with a Purpose", The Gallery at Lebanon Picture Frame, Lebanon, PA
2013 - "Drink. A celebration of the functional object", The Gallery at Lebanon Picture Frame, Lebanon, PA
2013 - "Artifacts from the Inferno" (Jack Troy, juror), Baltimore Clayworks, Baltimore, MD
2013 - "Clay 2013", juried exhibition, Firehouse Art Center, Norman, OK
2013 - "12 and Under Show", The Gallery at Lebanon Picture Frame and Fine Art, Lebanon, PA
2013 - "Serve It Up", juried exhibition, Clay Arts Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
2013 - "DINING IN VI: An Artful Experience.", juried exhibition, 18 Hands Gallery, Houston TX
2013 - "Tabletop" (Linda Christianson, juror), The Art League Gallery, Alexandria, VA
2013 - "Warwick Art Faculty Show", Cafe Chocolate, Lititz, PA
2012 – "12 and Under Show", The Gallery at Lebanon Picture Frame and Fine Art, Lebanon, PA
2011 - “국수 한 그릇”( A Bowl of Noodles), Clay Pop, Seoul, South Korea
2011 - One X One, Dalgleish Cadillac Building , MI, U.S.A
2011 - "12 and Under Show", The Gallery at Lebanon Picture Frame and Fine Art, Lebanon, PA
2008 - Student and Mentor Show, Lititz Framing and Fine Art, Lititz, PA
Recognitions and Leadership
2013 - Superintendent’s Selection – Aspiring Leaders Conference, Lancaster IU13, PA
2008- Department Chairperson, K-12, Warwick School District, Lititz, PA
2004- “Whatever it Takes” Award, James Madison High School, Vienna, VA
2003- Art Department Team Leader (9-12), James Madison High School, Vienna, VA
Professional Associations
Membership in NCECA (National Council for Education of Ceramic Arts), NAEA (National Art Education Association), PSEA (Pennsylvania Scholastic Education Association), NEA (National Education Association)
Biography
As both an educator and artist, I feel fortunate. Being in a position that can open the eyes and mind to something new is a job that can never grow old. No matter the age of the student, the “a-ha” moment exists in everyone, and it’s that moment that I seek in everything I do. As a potter, my goal is to make ordinary experiences with food extraordinary. I want the object or container to be just as impactful as the food it contains. As a teacher, my goal is to create thinkers. No matter the subject or place in life, the best thing I can give a student is the ability to think, as well as the ability to create solutions. I’ve been blessed with teachers and mentors that have instilled those skills in me, and it’s my goal to help create the same in others.