“Art is facilitated in the creative process… when you cultivate the imagination, it leads to original ideas and that’s what I seek to do with my students. The process of creativity is as important as the final product.” - Laura J Hackett
Education
Professional Teacher's Certification - ( UBC - 2000 )
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Photography ( UBC - 1999 )
Diploma Media Education ( Capilano University - 1986 )
Honours Diploma: Interdisciplinary Studies ( Emily Carr University of Art and Design - 1981 )
Diploma: Painting Restoration ( Lorenzo de Medici School, Florence, Italy - 1978 )
Employment History
2000 - Present: Photo Design / Visual Art / Graphic Design Secondary Teacher - Surrey School District
1991 - 1998: Guest Lecturer - ( Art / Photography History ) - Langara College
1998: Guest Lecturer - ( Studio / Personal Art Practice ) - Emily Carr University of Art and Design
1988 - 1990: Talent Manager, Technical Coordinator, Assistant Coordinator - Music / Cultural Festivals - Vancouver
1988: Instructor - Video Production Workshop - Video In - Vancouver
1987: Instructor - Video Production Workshop - Island Mountain School of Art, Wells, BC
1986 - 1987: Assistant Video Editor, Client Liaison, Gastown Post and Transfer Production House
1986: VTR Operator, CKVU ( Global TV )
1981 - 1985: Planner and Supervisor of Teen Programs at False Creek and Britannia Community
