Pennie Baxter – Vice President of Board of Directors
Education:
- BFA in Medical Illustration from Rochester Institute of Technology
- MS in Art Education from Indiana University
- Teaching Credentials in Visual Arts, K-12, and Career Technical Education, 9-1
Professional experience:
- Art Teacher at Edgewood High School, Ellettsville, IN and Chico High School, Chico, CA
- Department Chair of Chico High School’s Visual and Performing Arts Department
- Advisor for the Gay Straight Alliance at Chico High School
- Founder/President of Arts for All, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and funding for CUSD visual and performing arts programs
- Visual Artist specializing in the combination of glass and photography
Reason for joining the Board:
As a passionate supporter of arts education, diversity, and inclusion, I am drawn to monca’s mission. My recent retirement allows me the time and energy to help grow monca’s programs and reputation as a unique reflection of our Arts community. I am grateful and excited to be a part of monca and look forward to this service opportunity
