Kris Stanec

Creative Executive, Educator and Thought Leader who applies best practices to transform educational experiences in and beyond the classroom. 30+ years of experience in arts integration, higher education, K-12 arts, leadership, teacher professional development, educational program assessment, and museum education. Specialist in visitor-centric approaches, situated at the intersection of Critical Pedagogy, Active Learning and Visual Literacy. Using inclusive pedagogies, brings theory into action as a reflective practitioner to craft meaningful praxis in the field. Known as a leader who creates community and engages many voices to build successful, dynamic, and impactful programs. [LinkedIn]

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This Project was Made Possible By…

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the new alliance between Colorado College and the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Weston Taylor, Chris Bittner, Paige Harari. Kim Bass, Lynne Whaley, Allie Aronovitz, Kathy Olson, Shirley Pearsall, Kathie Quinlivan, Norm Renaud, Cindi Zenkert-Strange, Taylor Elementary School:  Bobbi Kay, Kyle Gilliam, Nancy Reinking, Cherie Lane, Kim Gilbert and students, as well as CC students in ED210 Power of the Arts, and museum staff from the front desk and patron services. The curators, Joy and Jessica as well as the director of the museum, Rebecca Tucker who were all instrumental in thinking through the details.  Also to Drew Turley and Jia Mei for their edits and ideas!