My Background
Where art, learning, and technology intersect
I'm Stephanie Kirk, a middle school visual arts teacher and graduate student in Educational Learning Technologies at NMSU Global. I have a BFA in Graphic Design and have also taken on freelance and design projects. Welcome to Pixels N Praxis, where creativity meets critical pedagogy.
Education
2026 - Present
New Mexico State University Global
Graduate studies in Education Learning Technologies
2014
Region 19
Alternative Teaching Certification:
Visual Arts | EC -12
General Ed | EC - 6
2010
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Concentration in Graphic Design
My Experience
My teaching experience spans elementary and middle school settings, including first-grade and third-grade general education, elementary art, and middle school visual arts. Working across these different settings has given me experience with students at various stages of their development and a broader perspective on how they learn, solve problems, and make connections. My approach to teaching goes beyond completing assignments. I want students to work through challenges, understand what they are learning, and apply their knowledge in ways that are meaningful to them.
Alongside teaching, I have pursued freelance and design projects that draw on my background in visual communication. My interests in art, education, and technology continue to shape how I approach creative work and explore different ways to support learning.