Kathy

Kathleen Thompson has published magazine articles in over one hundred national and state magazines. Educational units she has developed sell in Canada and the United States (www.artimagepublications.com ).
Since retiring from teaching she has continued her writing. Extensive research and many interviews have resulted in four books of regional history and culture published since 2008.
In 2006, after 37 years as an art teacher, Ms. Thompson retired. During those years she taught high school, middle grade, and elementary students. Additionally Kathleen taught at four colleges as an adjunct faculty member. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Wayne State University, a Masters in Supervision and a Doctorate in Art Education from the University of Georgia. Her Doctorate involved research into combining art, science, and creative thinking lessons. Among her many awards are; Georgia Art Education Association, Art Educator of the Year, The Crystal Apple Alumni Award, University of Georgia College of Education, and Governor’s Award in the Humanities, Georgia Humanities Council.