Amanda Allison
Associate Professor, Coordinator of Art Education
- Fort Worth TX UNITED STATES
- Moudy 208N
- College of Fine Art
Amanda Allison is an expert in preservice art education, therapeutic art, disability, arts advocacy, and inservice art education.
Social
Biography
Areas of Expertise
Accomplishments
15 Notable Art Professors in Dallas/Fort Worth
“15 Notable Art Professors in Dallas/Fort Worth” The Art Career Center, 2016
Education
University of North Texas
PhD
Art Education
2008
Northwestern State University
MA
Art
2000
Louisiana State University
BA
Art Education
1996
Affiliations
- Texas Art Education Association
- National Art Education Association
Media Appearances
Using Art To Treat Illness And Trauma
TCU Magazine online
2018-12-21
As a first-year elementary school art teacher in Shreveport, Louisiana, Amanda Allison struggled to connect with her students who had disabilities. But that ongoing challenge shaped her professional journey.
Articles
No Art Teacher Left Behind: Professional development that really matters in an age of accountability
Arts Education Policy ReviewTeacher professional development is a chief concern of states, districts, and schools in the wake of high-stakes accountability measures such as No Child Left Behind (NCLB). The goals and practices of professional development are often disconnected, and this misalignment affects art teachers in unique ways. Art teachers are often “left behind,” without the opportunity for content-specific professional development experiences.