Resume | CV
Frank Reaver
I'm a passionate artist and educator that is currently employed at Century High School in Carroll County Maryland. I currently teach and helped create the Interactive Media Production Program for Carroll County Public Schools. The program covers a wide range of interactive content including product design, web design, UI/UX design, 3d modeling and animation, AR / VR, game development and simulation. While working in Anne Arundel County I was recognized for creating a rigorous magnet art program responsible for rapidly developing student artistic skill at the 6th through 8th grade level. My expertise encompasses a broad range of both traditional and digital media. My abilities include creating sophisticated, technically skilled, eye catching artwork with emphasis on contrast and composition. I'm accustomed to multi-tasking and working in a demanding environment while displaying intrinsic motivation for excellence in both my art and career. Most recently I have been known for appearances on Food Network's Outrageous Pumpkins and Halloween wars: Hayride of Horrors.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sykesville, MD, USA
July 2015 – Present
Baltimore, MD, USA
Aug 2011 – June 2015
Odenton, MD, USA
Aug 2009 - June 2011
Art Educator
Carroll County Public Schools: Century High School
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Created the Interactive Media Production Program
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American Visions Nominee - Drawing & Illustration - Scholastic Art Awards 2021
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National Silver Medal Winner - Digital Art - Scholastic Art and Writing Awards 2019
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National Gold Medal Winner - Drawing and Illustration - Scholastic Art and Writing Awards 2017
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National Gold Medal Winner - Digital Art - Scholastic Art and Writing Awards 2016
Art Educator
Anne Arundel County Public Schools: Brooklyn Park Middle School P.V.A.
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Launched the Performing and Visual Arts Magnet Program at Brooklyn Park Middle School
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Created a rigorous visual arts program focused on both traditional and digital arts
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Helped facilitate several mural projects within the school and community
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Presentation at the State and National level on teaching traditional art techniques using Photoshop
Art Educator
Anne Arundel County Public Schools: Meade Middle School
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Piloted Digital Palette and Animation classes with clear student achievement
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Contributed student artwork to multiple contests and shows
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Assisted the 2011 PVA audition process including: administering auditions, adjudicating student artwork and essay writing
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Faculty member of AACPS Art Trek / Natural Connections summer enrichment program
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EDUCATION
Towson, MD, USA
May 2009
Towson University
Bachelors of Science in Art Education
Magna Cum Laude
Baltimore, MD, USA
Aug 2000 - May 2002
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Computer Animation / Interactive Media
48 Credits earned
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Creative direction,
Excellent eye for Composition, Color theory, Technical drawing, Intrinsic motivation for excellence
EXHIBITIONS AND AWARDS
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Runner up on Food Network's Outrageous Pumpkins Television show
Winner on Food Network's Halloween Wars: Hayride of Horror Television Show
Wix.com Facebook Promotional Pumpkin Carving Video
Article Carroll County Times Newspaper
WBAL 1090 AM radio interview
Thor Ragnarok Promotional Pumpkin Carving
Ripley's Believe it or Not Pumpkin Carving
Buzzfeed DIY / Nifty home - Facebook Live Pumpkin Carving
Westminster Historical Society Pumpkin Carving
Neo Pizza, Annapolis Md.
Cakewalk Gallery
Anne Arundel County Middle School Art Teacher of the Year
AACPS Faculty Show
Cover Art, AACPS Faculty Show
Grand Prize, Digital Photography Contest - Prince Georges County, MD
Maryland Digital Art Conference
Walters Art Gallery
Towson University Juried Student Exhibition
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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2009
Presentation - Carroll County County Public Schools Annual Art Teacher Professional Development
Presentation - Carroll County County Public Schools Annual Art Teacher Professional Development
Presentation - Anne Arundel County Public Schools Annual Art Teacher Professional Development
Presentation - National Art Education Association Conference, Louisiana
Presentation - Anne Arundel County Public Schools Annual Art Teacher Professional Development
Presentation - National Art Education Association Conference, California
Presentation - Maryland Art Education Association Conference
Presentation - Anne Arundel County Public Schools Annual Art Teacher Professional Development
Instructor -Professional Development in Photoshop, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Maryland Art Education Association Conference
National Art Education Association Conference, New York
Instructor - Professional Development in Photoshop, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Instructor -Professional Development in Photoshop, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Presentation - Anne Arundel County Public Schools Annual Art Teacher Professional Development
Instructor -Professional Development in Photoshop, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Maryland Art Education Association Conference Fall Conference
National Art Education Association Conference, Minnesota
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
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National Silver Medal winner - Scholastic Art Awards - Grade 12
National Gold Medal winner - Scholastic Art Awards - Grade 11
National Gold Medal winner - Scholastic Art Awards - Grade 12
1st Place Creativity - Maryland Junk Sculpture Contest
National Gold Medal winner - Scholastic Art Awards - Grade 8
6 Gold Key winners and 3 Honorable Mentions - Scholastic Art Awards
CelebratingArt.com - Top ten Nationwide winner Fall 2014
Maryland masters award: Comptroller of MD
Banneker-Douglass Museum’s Drawing Contest
Crayola Expo - US Dept. of Education
MSDE Conference - Vertical team art show
Artist of the week Nomination - Artsonia.com
Summer gallery show - Chesapeake Center for the Arts