Type Of Business:
School District
Expertise:
Ms. Kaplan's expertise is in art education, student guidance,speech and radio communication.
Major Product/SVS:
Education
Hobbies/Sports:
Watching Foreign Films, Walking, Exercising, Learning French
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Wesleyan Conservatory (1948); Bachelor of Arts, Wesleyan College (1947)
Affiliations Awards:
ArtSouth; Council of Urban Boards of Education; Foundation Board, New World School of the Arts; Support Board, Young Audiences Arts for Learning, Young Audiences; Miami Children's Chorus; Advisory Board, Jewish Museum of Florida; Advisory Board, Temple Israel of Greater Miami; American Association of University Women; Phi Delta Kappa
Children's Names:
Bruce, Joan
Spouse's Name:
Robert (Deceased)
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was traveling to Washington with the school board, parents, teachers and administrators to support the arts.
Charity:
Alfred Boas Poetry Group; Democratic Party; New World School of the Arts; Sunrise Community, Inc.
Number Of Years In Profession:
48
Number Of Years In Current Position:
17
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her tenacity, education, people management skills and exposure to art, as well as her passion for art, learning and advocacy.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she wanted to advocate for the inclusion of art as an academic subject.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Kaplan believes that art changes lives. She advises others who aspire to work in the same profession to reach out and communicate with the private sector.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Supporting the Inclusion of Art as an Academic Subject in the Educational System
Education Certifications:
Certified Teacher, State of Florida
Awards/Honors:
Heart of the Arts Award, New World School of the Arts (2004); Lifetime Service Award for Music Education in Florida and the United States (2000); Trailblazer Award, State Board of Education, Florida (1995); The Ruth Wolkowsky Greenfield Award (1993); French Academic Poems Award (1991); President's Award, State of Florida