Department: Art & Design
Faculty Panel
Kelsy Gossett Dennis M.F.A.
About
- Assistant Professor of Photography, Art, and Design
EDUCATION
M.F.A. Wichita State University
B.A. Wichita State University
Kelsy Gossett Dennis graduated from Hallmark Institute of Photography in 2006 and has owned and operated a photography business in Wichita since. She later received her M.F.A. in Studio Art/Photo Media from Wichita State University in 2016. Her work has been featured worldwide including venues in Germany, Romania, Belgium, Hungary and extensively across the United States.
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
The study of art can connect us in ways other mediums cannot. You don’t need to have the same background, or even speak the same language, to communicate through art. It allows us to empathize with another person’s experience and can bring people together. Helping students experience art and broaden their understanding about what art can be and what it can do brings me joy. I see my job as a professor to guide students in their journey to find their voice and identity as individuals and as artists.
Contact
- Phone: (620) 242-0526
- Email: [email protected]
Nathan Pollard B.A.
About
- Assistant Professor of Digital Media
EDUCATION
B.A., Ravensbourne
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
“As a student, one of the first things I was taught was simply “to see.” Knowledge and inspiration are all around us and sometimes all we need is to take a second and just look. As an educator, I must allow the freedom for spontaneous discovery (it is creative after all) by not simply supplying all the answers but opening avenues for experimentation and research.”
Contact
- Phone: (620) 242-0525
- Email: [email protected]
Michaela Groeblacher M.F.A.
About
- Associate Professor of Art
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
“Born and raised in Austria/Europe, my teaching philosophy is grounded in my classical training in art, art history and in the theory that all living creatures are interconnected. I am an artist who teaches – mainly ceramics and painting. I strive to provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating atmosphere in my studios that allows students to find their uniqueness and the courage to express themselves visually.”
Contact
- Phone: (620) 242-0522
- Email: [email protected]
Art & Design
Dee Erway-Sherwood M.F.A.
About
- Professor of Graphic Design
- Department Chair & Executive Director of Art & Design
EDUCATION
B.F.A., Fort Hays State University
M.F.A., Fort Hays State University
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
“In my teaching, it is my goal to develop students’ interest in design and broaden their artistic skills. I am preparing them for the workforce – therefore, every project and skill that we focus on is centered around preparing them for what they will need to acquire industry-leading careers.”
Contact
- Phone: 620-242-0523
- Email: [email protected]