04/19/19
HAYS, Kan. – Amy Schmierbach, professor of art and design at Fort Hays State University, was honored with the Master Educator Award at the recent Foundations in Art Theory and Education Conference in Columbus, Ohio.

FATE is a national conference that focuses on first year courses in college art programs.

“If I am a good teacher it is because I have great students,” Schmierbach said.

“I want to dedicate this award for each of my students over the past 20 years who was excited to try a new project,” she said, “who didn’t run away when I asked them to trust me, who didn’t complain when one of our projects failed and for the students who ventured out into my community to help me on my latest social practice project. I am truly honored.”

To see Schmierbach’s award, visit https://www.foundations-art.org/awards.