Arts Instructor

Cheryl Treiber-Kawaoka 2012 Linohau Way, Honolulu, HI 96744 (808) 235-1907 cell: (808) 227-5162 e-mail: treiberk@hawaii.edu

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

To teach visual and performing arts methods and arts skills for general and arts specialist educators. Also, to develop integrated arts curriculum and arts assessment strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• University and College instructor in drama and theatre arts, visual arts, and arts in education • Drama and arts instructor for kindergarten - high school aged students • Director and designer of student and community productions • Administrator of arts education programs • Grants writer in area of arts, humanities, and education • Artist, writer, and performer • Teacher for special needs children and adults and conversant in sign language • Research and training in Pacific and Asian cultures and performance styles • Lived in Micronesia, Saipan, for 8 years

ACADEMIC DEGREES

P.B.S.C.E. in Secondary Education: Theatre and Visual Arts University of Hawaii-Manoa, Hawaii, May 2004.

Master of Fine Arts in Drama & Theatre, University of Hawaii-Manoa, Hawaii, December 1996. Focus on Youth Theatre and Pacific/Asian Theatre. MFA Thesis was a video documentary, "Circle of Stories: Dramatizing Legends with the Youth and Elders of the Marianas Islands."

Master of Arts in Art Therapy, University of Louisville, Kentucky, May 1978. Thesis: "Case Study of an Autistic Deaf Boy."

Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois, May 1976. Emphasis in Drawing and Painting. Minor in Social Studies.

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Instructor: Performing Arts and Visual Arts Methods University of Hawaii at Manoa: College of Education, Institute for Teacher Education, Honolulu, Hawaii 2004 – present

Moved to Secondary Dept. in Fall 2017 but continue to teach ITE 329 Elementary. Secondary Course titles: ITE 401 Engaging Adolescent Learners, ITE 402 (B) Teaching Practicum, ITE 403 Seminar in Educational Inquiry, ITE 404 B Teaching in the Subject Field, ITE 405 Teaching Residency, Secondary, ITE 406 Seminar in Teaching Residency, ITE 440 Curriculum Implications of Multicultural Education. Elementary Course titles: Performing Arts for Elementary Teachers; Visual Arts Methods; Multi-Cultural Education; Field and Student Teaching Supervision; and Student Teaching Seminar.

Faculty: Theatre Arts University Lab School, University of Hawaii at Manoa: Curriculum, Research & Development Group, Honolulu, Hawaii 2000 - 2003

Course titles: History of Theatre Arts, Oral History and Drama, and Acting. Drama and theatre arts are required subjects for Grades 8 and 9. Students receive an overview of theatre history and are introduced to theatre arts of acting, design, play writing, and directing. The second year they create an original performance based on oral histories. Students in grades 10 - 12 have the option of pursuing electives in drama. One major play is produced per school year in addition to the oral history performance piece. All classes are open for observation and teacher training purposes.

Education Specialist: Drama Honolulu Theatre for Youth - Honolulu, Hawaii 1998 - 2000

Designed curricula for teaching theatre, literacy and core subjects through drama. Conducted week-long drama-in-education residencies for grades K -12. Guided students in creating plays through improvisation. Rehearsed and directed performances of student work. Provided consultation and professional development for teachers K - 12.

Faculty: Theatre & Art Northern Marianas College, Fine Arts Department Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands 1991 - 1993; 1995 - 1998

Course titles: Acting, Advanced Acting, Introduction to Drama and Theatre, Introduction to Art, Studio Art for Non-Majors, Painting, and Visual and Performing Arts for Elementary Teachers. Students were college age and selected high school students. Duties included directing student productions and sponsoring the drama club. Taught students how to design sets, props, and costumes for student productions and supervised their construction. Educational Leave 1993 – 1995 (granted a sabbatical) Attended University of Hawaii, Manoa, MFA program in Theatre.

*Honored with Distinguished Faculty Award in 1993

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Instructor: Drama Northern Marianas College, Department of Continuing Education Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands 1996 Community Service Classes: Course entitled, "Acting-Up!" for teenagers focused on improvisation and play building. Workshops for teachers on drama.

Adjunct Faculty: Arts Education University of Guam, Continuing Education & Outreach Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands 1991 Course title: Fine Arts Methods.

Teacher: Theatre and Art Mount Carmel High School and Elementary School Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands 1988 - 1990 Course titles: Acting, Advanced Acting, and Studio Art for High School, Studio Art for Junior High. Directed theatre productions and designed the sets, props and costumes with student help. Guided students in creating original scripts. Sponsored the art club.

Teacher: Fifth Grade Mount Carmel Elementary School, CNMI Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands 1987 - 1988 Taught a self-contained class of Chamorro, Carolinian and Micronesian students.

Art Therapist Prince George's Hospital Center, Cheverly, Maryland 1986 - 1987 Taught art to adults and adolescents on an acute-care psychiatric unit and the drug and alcohol unit. Member of a diagnostic team. Wrote treatment plans and assessments.

Expressive Arts Therapist Model Secondary School for the Deaf and Kendall Demonstration Elementary School, Gallaudet University, Washington D.C. 1980 - 1985 Taught art and drama with selected individuals and small groups of K - 12 students at the internationally renowned laboratory schools for deaf children. Participated in IEPS, devised treatment plans, and wrote evaluations and assessments.

Clinical Instructor George Washington University, Washington D.C. 1983 - 1985 Supervised graduate art therapy students during field experience.

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SELECTED COMMUNITY SERVICE

• AITS Grant Panelist. Artist in the Schools grant for the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Review and make recommendations for over 100 grant applications. 2001 – current.

• Congressional Art Exhibit. As a member of the Hawaii Art Education Association, helped hang the yearly exhibit and volunteer at the award ceremony. 2017 - current

• Judge for History Day presentations for the State Foundation Humanities Council. Presentations included drama and poster. 2014 - 2016

• Member of the Arts Education Hui. A group representing various arts organizations or schools that are invested in quality arts education for the children of Hawaii. 2016 – current.

UNIVERSITY SERVICE

Thesis Committee Work: • Thesis committee, MFA Theatre, Catherine Kindiger, Dept. of Theatre and Dance, (Fall 2017) • Thesis committee (reader) for M.A in Education in Curriculum Studies (Art), Julie Smith, chaired by Jennifer Herring (August 2017) • Thesis committee, MFA in Dance, Breena Harvey, Dept. of Theatre and Dance and mentored this student as an unofficial G.A. in ITE 329. (2015/2016)

Mentoring Faculty: Co-taught and mentored new Performing Arts Instructor, Camille Monson. 2018 – current.

TEC (Teacher Education Committee co-chair) 2016 - current During that time we brought a recommendation for instituting a teaching license in the area of dance before HTSB. This proposal was accepted

OSAS/Recruitment: Represent COE at Career Days: Leilehua HS (2016, 2018) and Waipahu Middle School (2019); Visitation by teacher academies to my class (Spring 2017), UH Manoa Recruiter (Fall 2018). Recruitment of arts (dance, drama and visual arts) students for COE programs: • Meet regularly with the UH department of theatre and dance, Amy Schiffner. • Initiated communication with the UH art department, Kate Lingley, discussed recruitment of arts students. Recently initiated a request for an art faculty to be on our TEC committee. • Work with the MEdT program to provide an integrated course ITE 404 and to coordinate recruitment of arts students.

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SELECTED WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS

• Manoa Heritage Center: Workshop Poetry in Action for teachers. 2016

• Arts First Summer Institute – 2005 - 2007

• "Keaka Ho'ona'auao: Theatre of Learning," Honolulu, Hawaii, for the Tenth Biennial Conference on Literature and Hawaii's Children, University of Hawaii Campus Center, 2000.

• "Oral History in the Classroom: Bringing Life to the Past," and performance by students of their oral history play, "A Blast from the Past," Honolulu, Hawaii, for the Governor's Conference on Arts Education, 2000.

• "Art Off the Wall," at the Contemporary Museum, Honolulu, Hawaii, for University of Hawaii education majors, 1999.

• "Drama Devices: Students and Reading," Saipan, for the International Reading Association, 1998.

• Art Therapy Lecture at the University of Maryland, Nursing School, 1987.

• Art Therapy Lecture at American University, Special Education Department, 1986.

• Art Therapy Lecture at George Washington University, Art Therapy Department: 1985, 1986, and 1987.

• Presentation at the American Art Therapy Association Conference, Chicago, IL, 1983.

• Art Therapy Workshop at Rhode Island College, Art Department, Providence, RI, 1983.

• Workshop at the Maryland Therapeutic Recreation Association Conference, Silver Spring, MD, 1980.

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ARTS ADMINISTRATION

Associate Director of Drama Education Honolulu Theatre for Youth, Honolulu, Hawaii 1999 - 2000 Coordinated state-wide drama residencies in the schools. Supervised artist/teachers and designed curricula. Taught workshops with teachers. Developed programming and marketing material. Assisted in grant writing and creating performance guides for teachers and students.

Department Chair Northern Marianas College, Fine Arts & Humanities Department Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands 1992 - 1993 Supervised faculty, developed curriculum, managed department budget and department programs.

State Arts Coordinator Public School System, Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands 1990- 1991 Developed programs and curricula in visual and performing arts for K -12. Supervised arts instructors at 15 schools on 3 different islands. Wrote the draft of CNMI's first Visual Arts Curriculum Framework for K - 12. Supervised a staff of four arts specialists and support personnel. Created an arts task force that initiated state-wide arts education reforms and the first annual All Schools Performance Festival. Responsible for budget, managing grants, coordinating festivals and art exhibits.

Art Specialist/Grant Coordinator Maryland National Capitol Parks and Planning Commission, Maryland 1980 - 1981 Managed a grant from the National Committee on Arts for the Handicapped for the arts in recreation. Directed a summer arts program and teacher conference. Developed a slide show and published a manual on the arts in recreation.

Arts Specialist/Grant Coordinator National Park Service, Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, Maryland 1979 Coordinated a grant to prepare artists/teachers for a mainstream program to include adults with disabilities. Produced a video documentary.

Planning Technician Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency, Louisville, Kentucky 1978 - 1979 Developed an arts-based curriculum for teaching mobility skills to persons with disabilities. Principal writer of a Vista grant.

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SELECTED DIRECTING & DESIGN EXPERIENCE * All shows are both directed and designed unless otherwise indicated

• Hula Ki'i No Ke Ka'ao o, directing consultant for a hula ki'i at Puahala Elementary School with grades 1 - 6, 2000.

• The Big Island: Blast from the Past (student script), Fern Elementary School and The Governer's Conference on Arts Education, Honolulu, 2000.

• The Making of a Champion (student script), Fern Elementary School, Honolulu, 2000.

• On the Bridge at Midnight: An Old-Fashioned Mellow Drama, Northern Marianas College at Pacific Islands Club, Saipan, 1998.

• The Near-Sighted Knight and The Far-Sighted Dragon, Northern Marianas College at Joeten Library, Saipan, 1997.

• This is a Test (guided a student director), Northern Marianas College, Saipan, 1997.

• The Christmas Carol (kabuki influenced), Northern Marianas College at the Pacific Islands Club, Saipan, 1996.

• Circle of Stories, Circle of Peace (original script with music & dance), Northern Marianas College at Ladder Beach, Saipan, 1996.

• Androcles and the Lion, Northern Marianas College touring show, Saipan, 1995. • Just So Stories (Indonesian shadow play), Kennedy Lab Theatre, Honolulu, 1995. • Acts to Grind (original script), Kennedy Lab Theatre, Honolulu , 1995. • Pining Wind (scene from a Noh play),University of Hawaii, Honolulu, 1994. • Jacques and His Master (costumes only), Kennedy Lab Theatre, Honolulu, HI, 1993.

• The Diary of Anne Frank, Northern Marianas College at the Convention Center, Saipan, 1993. • Song for a Navigator (excerpt), Northern Marianas College, Saipan, 1992. • No More Christmas (student script), Mount Carmel High School, Saipan, 1990. • Dear Ruby (original script for community theatre), That Play Group, Saipan, 1989. • Godspell (excerpts), Mount Carmel High School, Saipan, 1989. • This is Your Life, Mount Carmel High School, Saipan, 1989.

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SELECTED DIRECTING & DESIGN EXPERIENCE (continued) • Christmas Cheers (student script), Mount Carmel High School, Saipan, 1988. • Talking With (community theatre), That Play Group, Saipan, 1988. • Talking With (special costumes, masks) Horizons Theatre, Washington D.C., 1986. • The Prime of Miss Lulu Bett (props) Horizons Theatre, Washington D.C., 1985.

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ACTING & PERFORMING EXPERIENCE

• Actor: Original historical drama by Victoria Kneubel for Manoa Heritage Center, 2014

• Actor/Singer: Fiddler on the Roof, Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College.

• Actor/Dancer: Laundry (performance art piece), Art Spree Festival, Contemporary Museum, Honolulu, 2000.

• Actor/teacher in interactive process drama residencies for grades K - 6, 1999 - 2000.

• Puppeteer: Zori Stories: Pacific Island Tales (original puppet show), Art Spree Festival, Contemporary Museum, Honolulu, 1998.

• Actor: Sukeroku (kabuki), Kennedy Theatre, University of Hawaii, 1995.

• Actor: The Trojan Women (Asian fusion ), Kennedy Theatre, University of Hawaii, 1995.

• Ensemble Actor: Acts to Grind (collective creation by the Exhibition Coalition), Kennedy Lab Theatre, University of Hawaii, 1994.

• Ensemble Actor: Gertrude Stein Gertrude Stein Gertrude Gertrude Stein Stein (Asian fusion), Kennedy Lab Theatre, University of Hawaii, 1994.

• Actor: Shajiabang: Spark Amid the Reeds (Modern Revolutionary Beijing Opera), Kennedy Theatre, University of Hawaii, 1994.

• Actor: Housewife in the collection of monologues by Dario Fo entitled, Voices, Kennedy Lab Theatre, University of Hawaii, 1994.

• Voice: D- Force, Kennedy Theatre, University of Hawaii , 1994.

• Actor: Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy (scene III), Kennedy Lab Theatre, University of Hawaii, 1994.

• Actor: The Tourist (original vaudeville piece), performed in Saipan at various locations and at the Cook Islands, 6th Festival of the Pacific Arts, 1992.

• Actor: Our Town, Northern Marianas College, Saipan, 1991.

• Chorus: Trial By Jury, Music Society, Saipan, 1990.

• Actor: Family Quilt (original script), That Play Group, Saipan, 1989.

• Actor: Talking With: "Audition" and "French Fries," That Play Group, Saipan, 1988.

• Actor: Picnic, Music Society, Saipan, 1987.

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ACTING & PERFORMING EXPERIENCE (continued)

• Puppeteer: Holiday Happiness, Blue Sky Puppet Theatre, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts with the National Symphony and Dmitri Rostropovich conducting, 1985.

• Choir: Saipan Chorale, Saipan, 1989 - 1995.

• Choir: Mount Carmel Church Choir, Saipan, 1987 - 1990.

• Choir: Georgetown Univeristy, Dahlgren Chapel Choir, Washington, D.C., 1980 - 1987.

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PROFESSIONAL STUDIES and RESEARCH

• Sketchbook Techniques, Sergio Garzon, Honolulu Museum of Art, Fall 2018

• Starting with Art (Poetry and Art), Joseph Stanton, Honolulu Museum of Art, Spring 2018

• Arts First Summer Institute: Art and Science, 2015.

• Video Boot Camp with Pacific Islanders in Communications, 1997.

• Historical Documentary Production with Paul Stekler, 1997.

• Making the Documentary: An Advanced Workshop with Andrew Kolker, 1997

• Animation For Teachers and Artists with David Ehrlich, 1997.

• The Kanton Chamorritta - researched and conducted interviews on a musical form of improvised call & response poetry found in ancient Chamorro culture, 1995 - 1998.

• Japanese Dance/Kabuki Movement with Onoe Kikunobu, 1995.

• Kabuki Voice with Dr. James Brandon, 1995.

• Suzuki Acting workshop with Professor Yuki Gotto, summer 1994.

• Voice Workshop with Bonnie Showers, 1994.

• Beijing Opera Voice and Movement with Chinese Master, Madame Shen Shiomei from Jingsu Province, China, fall 93/ spring 94.

• Improvisation at the Player's Workshop of Second City; Chicago, IL with Martin DeMaat, summer 1992.

• Water Media at Art New England with Carol Haerer, 1992.

• Puppetry with Michael Cotter of Blue Sky Puppet Theatre, 1985.

• American Sign Language at Gallaudet University, 1980 - 1984.

• Mime and Juggling with Avner Eisenberg, 1978.

Professional Workshops and Conferences • Hawaii Education Summit, July 9 2016.

• Hawaii School Empowerment Conference, January 24, 2016.

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SELECTED PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS

• "Pedro Malos and The Three Pigs" a play based on a Chamorro legend as part of an anthology, Marianas Island Legends: Myth and Magic," edited by Bo Flood published by Bess Press, Hawaii in 2000.

• Various articles for Honolulu Theatre for Youth production guide, "Center Stage". Wrote, designed and did the layout for HTY performance guides, 1998 - 2000.

• "Circle of Stories: Dramatizing Legends with the Youth and Elders of the Marianas Islands," a paper documenting my MFA thesis, 1996.

• "The Natyasastra: Acting Method and Characterization," a paper based on the traditional Indian aesthetics for drama, 1994.

• "On this Island, On this Earth: The Performing Arts in the Northern Marianas Islands," a research paper on a traditional form of improvised call and response poetry, 1993.

• "Hana: A Flower Blooming Through the Centuries," a paper discussing Zeami's concepts of the Noh actor's training and expertise. Accompanied by original watercolor illustrations, 1994.

• "Integrating the Creative and the Recreative in Therapeutic Recreation Programs," a manual published by the National Committee, Arts for the Handicapped, 1980.

• Numerous articles for "The City Paper," a community newspaper for Louisville, KY 1976 - 1978.

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PRODUCED THEATRE AND VIDEO SCRIPTS

• Video documentary: "Circle of Stories: Dramatizing Legends with the Youth and the Elders of the Marianas Islands" sponsored by the Northern Marianas College and the Commonwealth Humanities Council, 1997.

• Video scripts for television: "Latte Stone Library: Local Families Give Tips on Reading" for Marianas Cable Vision, 1997.

• Video scripts for television: "Latte Stone Library: The Marianas Fruitbat" for Marianas Cable Vision, 1997.

• Play script for young players: "Circle of Stories, Circle of Peace," a play based on Chamorro and Carolinian legends, songs and dance. Written with assistance of local consultants. Performed at Ladder Beach, Saipan, 1996.

• Play script for young players: "Trees Do Please," developed for 4-H Club Arbor Day presentation, Saipan, 1996.

• Play script: "Sticks & Stones," a play based on Korean legends. Directed as an MFA thesis production by Helen Suh on the East-West Center lawn, University of Hawaii, 1995.

• Play script: " Acts to Grind," a collective creation written and performed at the Lab Theatre, University of Hawaii, Late Night Theatre Series, 1994.

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ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Video script writer and production director. Marianas Cable Vision, CNMI 1997 Wrote and directed 2 video scripts for a local TV program on reading.

Puppeteer and Technical Assistant Blue Sky Puppet Theatre, Washington D.C. 1985 Created puppets under supervision of master puppeteer, Michael Cotter. Performed as a puppeteer at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington D.C.

Box Office Manager and Production Staff Horizons Theatre, Washington D.C. 1985 - 1986 Responsible for managing ticket sales, refreshments and ushers. Acquired props, assisted in set construction, and created special costumes and make-up designs.

Sign Language Interpreter Freelance, Washington D.C. 1985 - 1986 Educational interpreting for high school and college classes.

ART EXHIBITS/COLLECTIONS

• Graphic arts for HTY displays and performance guides, 1999 - 2000. • Graphic art for University of Hawaii play bills and posters for student productions, 1993 - 1995. • Solo Exhibit: Microl Insurance Gallery, Saipan, December 1992. • Island Artists Exhibit, Saipan: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991,1992, 1995. • Flame Tree Arts Festival, Saipan: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992.

• International Women's Day Exhibit, Saipan: 1989 and 1990. • Solo Exhibit: Charter House, Silver Spring, Maryland, 1986. • "Visual Media as Therapeutic Expression," the Little Gallery, Louisville, KY 1977. • Renaissance Festival, Columbia, Maryland, 1979. • Collection of Micronesian Telephone Corporation, Saipan • Collection of Bank of Guam, Saipan • Private collections in Saipan, Guam, and the U.S. mainland

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GRANTS AWARDED * Principal grant writer for all grants awarded.

• Commonwealth Humanities Council: $ 25,000 grant to bring together Saipan youth and elders to create an original environmental performance of local legends, songs and dance. A video documentary was made about the creative drama process and the cultural impact of the performances, 1996 - 1997.

• Commonwealth Council on Arts & Culture: Mini-grant for the costumes of the traveling children's show that played in the parks, villages and beaches. "Androcles and the Lion," 1995.

• Commonwealth Humanities Council: Coordinated a $1,500 grant for public education and dramaturgy for the performance of The Dairy of Anne Frank, 1993.

• Commonwealth Council on Arts & Culture: Coordinated a $1,500 grant to bring Guamanian artists to Saipan as participants in Che' Cho Kan'nai Arts Workshop, 1991.

• CNMI Public School System: Awarded two federal block grants totaling $250,000 for curriculum development, supplies, and teacher training in the arts K - 12. Administered the grant moneys and their programs, 1990.

• VISTA volunteer grant: Awarded to KIPDA, Transportation Department, Special Populations Division, Louisville, Kentucky to create a dance and arts curriculum to teach transportation skills to the disabled, 1979.

GRANTS MANAGED

• National Committee Arts for the Handicapped: administered and implemented a $20,000 grant for the Maryland National Capitol Parks and Planning Commission to integrate the arts into therapeutic recreation programs. Included research, organizing a professional conference, and the writing and printing of an educational publication and slide show, 1980 - 1981.

• National Park Service, Glen Echo Park, Maryland: administered and implemented a $12,000 grant to train and develop training materials for artists/teachers to work with disabled adults in a mainstream recreation program, 1979.

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COMMUNITY ARTS ORGANIZATIONS

• Hawaii Art Education Association 2004 - current

• National Art Education Association 2004 - current

• ATHE – Theatre Association 2002 - current

• Northern Marianas Music Society/Friends of the Arts: Board Member, 1997 - 1998.

• "The Play House," faculty advisor and founder of the Northern Marianas College coffee house for teens in the community in conjunction with the NMC Drama Club, 1997 - 1998.

• A.R.T.S., Inc. (Artists of Rota, Tinian, and Saipan), president, 1989 - 1994.

• 1st CNMI International Women's Festival, co-produced 1989 and 1990.

• "That Play Group," founding member of a local drama group 1988 - 1990.

SKILLS

• Conversant in American Sign Language. • Basic computer skills and on-line teaching (Zoom)

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

• College of Education nominee for the 2018-2019 Excellence in Teaching Award, 2018.

• Director of "On the Bridge at Midnight," winning 1st place in the One Act Play division of the CNMI Speech & Drama Festival, 1998.

• 4th Place, Walt Disney "Imagineering" group design contest. Winning project entitled, Trashformations - A Circus-Theatre, 1995.

• Distinguished Faculty Award, Northern Marianas College, 1993.

• Recognition award from the Northern Marianas College for outstanding production of "The Diary of Anne Frank," 1993.

• Delegate for the CNMI, Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture, Cook Islands, 1992.

• Honorable Mention, Art on Paper, Center for the Visual Arts Gallery, Illinois State University, 1975.

• Dean's List, Illinois State University, 1972 - 1976.

• Illinois State Scholar, 1976.

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