MEGHAN J.

KLEITSCH
PHONE: (563) 920-9479 EMAIL: mkleitsch22@gmail.com
WEBSITE: meghankleitsch.weebly.com

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, K-12 Art Education, Upper Iowa University, Fayette, Iowa, 2020
Endorsements in PK-12 Talented and Gifted and K-12 Athletic Coaching

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2023- Present- Adjunct Professor, Teaching Art K-12, uiuLive Class, Upper Iowa University
2020- Present- 7-12th Grade Art Teacher, Football Cheerleading Coach, Assistant
Speech Team Coach, Yearbook Advisor (2020-2022), North Butler High School,
Greene, Iowa
2020- Student Teaching, Central Community School District, Elkader, Iowa
2020- Student Teaching, Tripoli Community School District, Tripoli, Iowa
2019- Talented and Gifted Practicum, Independence Community School District,
Independence, Iowa
2019- Field Experience, Waukon Community School District, Waukon, Iowa
2019- Leader, High School Summer Art Workshop, Fayette, Iowa
2019- Instructor, STEAM Camp, Postville, Iowa
2018- Field Experience, Starmont Community School District, Arlington, Iowa
2018- Instructor, Drawing Badge for Girl Scouts, Fayette, Iowa
2017, 2019- Instructor, Mochas & Masterpieces, Upper Iowa University, Fayette, Iowa

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE AND LEADERSHIP

2021- Present, Rural Experience Collective, Member
2018-2020- Student Assistant, Upper Iowa University Art Department, Fayette, Iowa
2018-2020- Coordinator, Northeast Iowa High School Art Show, Fayette, Iowa
2018-2020- President, Upper Iowa University Art Club, Fayette, Iowa
2018-2020- President and Co-Director, Upper Iowa University Choir, Fayette, Iowa
2019- Pre-Service Representative, Art Educators of Iowa
2019- Student Assistant, Upper Iowa University, Events Department, Fayette, Iowa
2018-2019- Independent Consultant, Usborne Books & More, Tulsa, Oklahoma
2017-2018- Student Assistant, Upper Iowa University, Events Department, Fayette, Iowa
2017-2018- Universal Worker, Parkview Assisted Living, Fairbank, Iowa

ART EXHIBITIONS AND RESIDENCIES

2023- Iconic America Iowa Edition, Traveling Photo Exhibition, Waverly Public Library,
Waverly, Iowa
2022- Ernest Gruening State Historical Park, Alaska State Parks, Artist-in-Residence
 8th Annual International Phone-ography Competition, fotofoto gallery,
Huntington, New York
Open Call, Red Bluff Art Gallery, Red Bluff California
2021- National Parks of the United States, R Gallery, Boulder, Colorado, International
Juried Exhibition, Online Permanent Collection
Follow Me, Em’s Coffee Shop, Independence, Iowa, Solo Exhibition
2020- Follow Me, Senior Thesis Show, Bing-Davis Memorial Gallery, Upper Iowa
University, Fayette, Iowa, Group Exhibition
2019- Cedar Valley Biennial, Juried Exhibition, Juror: Fredo Rivera, Waterloo Center for
the Arts, Waterloo, Iowa, Group Exhibition
400 Studio Level Exhibition, Peacock Arts and Athletic Center, Upper Iowa
University, Fayette, Iowa, Group Exhibition
200/300 Studio Level Exhibition, Bing-Davis Memorial Gallery, Upper Iowa
University, Fayette, Iowa, Group Exhibition
2018- 3D Foundations 100 Studio Level Exhibition, Bing-Davis Memorial Gallery, Upper
Iowa University, Fayette, Iowa, Group Exhibition

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

2022- IHSSA Richard Riggleman Speech Coach Award
2020- Graduated with Summa Cum Laude Honors (4.0 GPA)
Baldwin Memorial Award in Art, Upper Iowa University
Northeast Iowa Charitable Foundation Scholarship, Upper Iowa University
Beulah Combs Thompson Scholarship, Upper Iowa University
Ivadell Brause Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Education, Upper Iowa University
The Pam Whitmore Endowed Scholarship for Student Teaching, Upper Iowa University
2017-2020- Trustee Scholarship, Upper Iowa University
2017-2020- Dean’s List, Upper Iowa University

PUBLICATIONS AND SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES

2021- Illustrator, “Calming the Creative Chaos”, written by Karla Gavin
2019- “Spread the news: UIU to unveil Butter Peacock at State Fair”, UIU Bridge
“UIU unveils Butter Peacock at State Fair”, Creston News Advertiser
“Butter Peacock official video and unveiling”, UIU Bridge
“Butter Peacock”, The Ogden Reporter
“NEIA High School Art Show March 20”, Contact Person, UIU Bridge
2018- Keynote Speaker, President’s Ball, Upper Iowa University, Fayette, Iowa
Speaker, Northeast Iowa High School Art Show, Fayette, Iowa

TRAVEL EXPERIENCE AND VOLUNTEER WORK

2019- Art and Architecture of Italy, Two-Week Faculty-Led Study Abroad Trip, Rome,
Florence, and Venice, Italy
 San Juan, Puerto Rico, Alternative Spring Break Volunteer Service Trip
New England Area, Outdoor Pursuits Trip
Minneapolis, Minnesota, Art Club Study Trip
2018- Juneau, Alaska, Alternative Spring Break Volunteer Service Trip
Fayetteville, West Virginia, Outdoors Pursuits Trip
Chicago, Illinois, Study Trip
Minneapolis, Minnesota, Art Club Study Trip
2017- Chicago, Illinois, Art Club Study Trip

COMMISSIONED WORK AND COMPETITIONS

2021- Colored Pencil Drawing, Marnie Schmidt
Illustrator, “Calming the Creative Chaos”, written by Karla Gavin
Digital Design, Renee Salge, Unpaid Commission
2020- North Fayette Valley Fayette Elementary, Hopscotch Painting, Fayette, Iowa
Digital Sports Poster, Madison Imoehl
Oil Painting, Breanna Ellis
2019- Coffee Plant Mural, Euphoria Coffee, West Union, Iowa
Iowa State Fair Butter Peacock, Unpaid Commission, Upper Iowa University
Rainbowland Daycare, Library Nook Box, Unpaid Commission, Fayette, Iowa
Intramural Sports T-Shirt Design Competition, Upper Iowa University Rec Center
UIU Lacrosse Socks Design, Unpaid Commission, Upper Iowa University
Lacrosse Team
UIU Side Café Menu Board, Upper Iowa University
2018- Mailbox Design, Daryl Grove