Thomas Marinkovich is currently the Art Instructor at Box Elder Schools.  He has been teaching for 30 years.

In 2001, Thomas was a candidate for Montana Teacher of the Year!

Thomas and Tammi Marinkovich

WORK STYLE

• Hardworking, Enthusiastic, Sincere, Professional, Ability to 
  motivate students to create to their full potential and beyond 
• Use of a variety of teaching techniques 
• Multi-Media Artist 
• Started rural art program at Western Montana College 
• Works well with others. 

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Fire Prevention Service Award, 1993 and 1997 - 1993 was the first time this award was given to a teacher 
  
• Liberty Village Art Center Special Student Show 1992-1993 - Exhibited works by my students 
  
• Native American Art Show and Sale - Charlie Russell Weekend, 1982-2001 
  
• Educator of the Year, 1992 
  
• Community Service, 1982-2001 - Window Painting in Havre, MT
   
• Airbrush Workshops - Harlem High School, Havre High School, Power High School, Choteau High School, Three Forks Elementary High School, Gallatin Gateway Elementary School, Lima Elementary and High School, Twin Bridges High School, Dillon High School, Arlee Public School, Willow Creek High School, Shepherd High School 
  
• Airbrush Getaway Convention, New Orleans, 1990 
  
• National Native American Heritage Month, 1990 - Directed activities of Native American students in art shows throughout the state 
  
• Charlie Russell Art Trial, 1989 - Art show director, aided students from all areas of the state in displaying their art 
  
• Special Student Art Show, 1986-1989 - State Capitol, Helena, MT 
  
• Arts and Materials Show, 1997 - Pasadena, Ca 
  
• Class Craft Expo, 1986 and 1989 - Las Vegas, NV and Reno, NV 
  
• Spectrum Glass, 1998 - Two patterns published 
  
• Keep Montana Green poster Contest, 1979-2001 - 16 state championship student posters 
  
• Emerald City Gallery, 1998 - Judged show, art glass blown, Seattle, WA 
  
• Montana Teacher of the Year candidate, 2001 
  
• Winter Showcase, Holter Museum, 2002 

EXPERIENCE

• 1994 to 1994 Liberty Village Art Center, Chester, MT - One man show as multi-media artist 
  
• 1992 to 1997 Office of Public Instruction, Helena, MT - Indian Education/Art Consultant - Called upon by OPI for information about teaching Indian Education and Art workshop presenter 
  
• 1978 to Present Box Elder Public Schools, Box Elder, MT - Art Instructor - Grades 6 – 12 art instructor 
  
• 1986 to Present Stone Child College, Box Elder, MT - Art Instructor - Art instructor and adult education instructor 
  
• 1978 to Present Box Elder public Schools, Box Elder, MT - Adult Education Teacher - I have taught a great many different kinds of art classes over the years: stained glass, glass blowing, bead making, clock making, candles, air brush, silver jewelry, tie dying, pottery, and charcoal, for example. 
  
• 1994 to 2001 Montana Teachers Convention in Billings, Missoula, Helena, and Great Falls - Art Workshop Instructor 
  
• 1987 to 1988 Northern Montana College, Havre, MT - Drawing and Graphics Instructor 

EDUCATION

• Northern Montana College, Havre, MT 59501 
  • Working on a Master's Degree, June 1986 to present 
  • Major: Education 
  • Pursuing my Master's degree in Education with an emphasis on Art Education 
• Western Montana College, Dillon, MT 
  • Bachelor of Arts, Broadfield, September 1974 to June 1978 
  • Major: Arts 
  • My degree allows me to teach in all areas, K –12 and beyond 
• Montana Tech, Butte, MT 
  • September 1974 to May 1975 
  • Major: General Studies 
  • I did my preliminary education programs and played varsity football 

REFERENCES

• Excellent professional references will be furnished upon request