Faculty & Staff

Department
Richards High School

Photo Galleries

0910 Art 8th Grade Printmaking
by Joelle Dulaney
0910 Art Ceramic Projects
by Joelle Dulaney
0910 Art JH Self-Portraits
by Joelle Dulaney
0910 Art JH Monthly Sketches
by Joelle Dulaney
0910 Art JH One Point Perspective Cityscapes
by Joelle Dulaney
0910 Art Field Trip
by Joelle Dulaney
0910 Science 8th Grade
by Joelle Dulaney
0910 Science 7th Grade
by Joelle Dulaney
0910 Art Miscellaneous
by Joelle Dulaney
0708 Art
by Joelle Dulaney
0910 Art 7 Art Elements Projects
by Joelle Dulaney
0607 Art
by Joelle Dulaney

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Joelle Dulaney

Position

5th-8th Science, JH & HS Art, Desktop & Multimedia, GT & PR Contact, Yearbook & Newspaper Editor

Why do I continue to appreciate the Richards ISD experience? Having a background in schools large and small, public and private, north and south, rural and urban, and having a design career, home based business, and more, I find that there are pros and cons in all situations. As it turns out, RISD has so much to offer us all. The retention of teachers from year to year in this district remains stellar as a percentage when compared to other districts, indicating that I am hardly alone in my feelings. There is a sense of community here that is palpable and a climate that continues to improve year after year. The small teacher to Panther student ratio allows students, parents, and teachers to really get to know one another and communicate. For such a small school, the physical facility is continually improving as compared to similarly sized private schools I have known. The area is prime for continued district growth and upgrades offered from year to year show that the board and administration continue to predict improvement rather than cutback, even in these times of national economic struggle. This city and its people refused to merge with other small districts at one point, and they remain loyal as alumni. While the numbers of parents involved remains small, those that do assist are very dedicated and hard-working and/or support fundraisers for our students to have extra-curricular activities (e.g. camps, class trips, etc.). Having attended a huge high school and small(ish) college myself, I have discovered that I much prefer the smaller setting. And while I could enjoy fewer classes to prepare for, and fewer responsiblities at a larger school, the variety of my own learning experiences as I seek improvements for classes are so rewarding and fulfilling that I find myself working more because I love to do it than that I am earning a paycheck and repeating the same lessons day in and day out. The freedom to be a creative teacher and learner is encouraged by the administration and fellow teachers and staff work well with one another. Academically and socially, the district is making huge strides forward. I am optimistic for the students here. While all students can make poor choices, there seems to be a trend toward goal-setting and perserverence rather than the disillusionment that I expected from so small of a community. So, Richards is a perfect fit for me and I hope to remain here the rest of my teaching days. Please share the experience with me.

Office Hours

4th (10:46-11:32)and 8th (2:31-3:17) period (not including early dismissal days).
Before and after school by appointment.

jdulaney@richardsisd.net

Education

1981, B.S., Miami University, Oxford, OH

Completed Cert Region 10 TX, (certification begun, Ashland University, Columbus, OH)

Hobbies

drawing, painting, ceramics, knitting, reading (bios and historical are favorites), puzzles (crossword and picture are best), writing, gardening, interior design, card games, peoplewatching, yoga, geneology, charity volunteering, and rock collecting

Favorite Thing

Pursuit of Happiness through Growth

Motto

Question everything (Science) and Create Something (Art)

City of Birth

Great Lakes, IL (Chicago area)

Academic Specialties

4-8 Generalist
Journalism
Art PreK-12
GT Trained

Year Hired

Fall of 2006

Where I've Traveled and Lived

1959 and at turn of century	Great Lakes/Chicago, IL
Born at the Naval Base and returned years later on two road trips with daughter to explore the museums and for her to perform in honors choir.
Early years	Lititz, PA
Mennonite city in eastern PA near Hershey
Elementary through HS grad in 1977	Willard/Xenia/Worthington/Cincinnati, OH
Childhood involved moves around Ohio as parents' careers advanced. Various trips back to Anderson Twp. near Cincinnati as still have family and friends there.
Fall 1977 to Spring 1981	Oxford, OH
Undergraduate years included focus on Art, English, and Interior Design
Spring of 1981 to 1986	Pittsburgh, PA
Commercial and Residential Interior Designer (full time and part time at the same time) while husband earned doctorate at U. of Pitt.
1987 to early 90s	Hilliard, OH
First home owned was a fixer-upper. Chose to do childcare, freelance Discovery Toys, and Art with birth of daughter.
Early 90s to 2002	Dublin, OH
Apartment before Hilliard home was in Dublin; then after Hilliard, built dream home, became freelance illustrator, art teacher at rec center for adults, and volunteered at schools and charities. Assisted husband in startup business. Began certification process and substitute teaching in Hilliard Schools.
Fall of 2002 to Summer of 2005	Highland Park, TX
Moved to Texas one year after divorce based on family here, nationally recognized high school, great art city, and great weather. Region 10 Certification Program to become an art teacher while substituting in Dallas Schools, then two years teaching at Waxahachie Faith Family Academy(two charter campuses) as their PreK through 12th grade Art teacher.
Summer of 05 to Summer of 06	Glenn Heights, TX
End of spousal support necessitated a move to smaller residence to save money, but also provided a shorter commute.
Summer of 06 to present	Montgomery, TX
Moved to area where parents have a winter home, when daughter moved to college.
	Heklsinki Trip, Finland
Visit to college friends involved in the diplomatic core was very nature oriented and relaxing
	Alaskan Cruise, AK
Family trip up the inward passage from Vancouver then inland via RV
	Nile Cruise, Egypt
early high school graduation trip choice of my daughter is by far my favorite travel experience, from Alexandria museum, Luxor, Cairo,Aswan Dam, and Abu Simbel among others.
	Boulder Trip, CO
Business conference for husband found us crosscountry skiing ("post-holing") and getting snowbound. Great Irish Pub and bookstore found!
various dates	Orlndo/Lakelnd/Miami/Dytna/St.Aug./Jcksnvill Trips, FL
Family in Lakeland and Jacksonville meant frequent trips to visit Florida, college spring breaks on the beach or at Disney and honeymoon along A-1-A
	Seattle Trip , WA
visit to daughter's college apartment to paint walls and explore the city
various dates	California Trips, CA
Trip from Ohio with family to see Purdue in the Rose Bowl and visit Disney took us through many states and northern Mexico with stops for Grand Canyon, Painted Desert, and more. Recently visit to daughter in college meant exploration of Berkley and SanFrancisco to shop, read, eat, and get to know the roommates better.
	Washington Trips, District of Columbia
Trip with parents as a child and to visit museums and architecture with husband's award
	Niagra Falls Trip, Canada
Trip across Lake Erie by barge, then drive through Canada to Niagra Falls and return trip along the lakes. Typical sightseeing for family trip.
various dates	New Castle Trips, IN
Grandparents and extended family are from this small town built on the success of Chrysler.
	Iowa Trip, IA
trip to visit best friend from elementary school who lives in the Peoria area.
	Charleston Trip, SC
Business trip as representative for design firm and as speaker for conference on "Color Trends for Restaurant Design"
	New York Trip, NY
Childhood visit to family friends near Central Park and Zoo brings back memories of first escargot and various unique cultural experiences.
various dates	Texas Trips, TX
Visit to Dallas for daughter's modeling event and later to have her audition for theatre magnet school. Visit to Galveston with German Exchange student and my daughter from Ohio and later with fellow teachers from WFFA and then travel to Austin for Art Conference from Dallas
	New Orleans Trip, LA
Short trip during husband's business conference Included Wax Museum, Plantation Tour, and of course lots of music
various dates	Kentucky Trips, KY
Houseboating on a deep lake includes fishing and themed events with family members
various dates	Ohio Trips, OH
Road Trip from Dallas to OH via Wisconsin and road oddities determined by my daughter was a fun meander through the central states and most recent trip to Ohio was for celebration of my 50th birthday at a concert commemorating Woodstock. Groovy time!

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