Biography of Professor Joe Babisch

I graduated from the State University of N.Y. at Buffalo, S.U.N.Y., with a B.S. in Art Education. I received my M.A. from Kent State University and my M.S. from Westminster College. I have worked on the doctoral level at N.Y.U. and at Albany State.

My first teaching assignment was in Niles, Ohio where I worked with students grades K-9 for five years after which I became a full time faculty member at Y.S.U. and have remained at that level; now as full professor.

Another university colleague and I hosted a weekly television show, aired on WFMJ, for a three-year period. I taught grades 1-3-5, the show was titled “All About Art”.

I have supervised student teachers, taught undergraduate and graduate classes, conducted workshops, judged shows and exhibited in local events. My involvement in original, fully developed puppet shows has been presented in our local schools, on the campus of Y.S.U. and at the national art education convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ihave team taught with numerous faculty members on campus and as a part of pilot programs in our schools. Development of curriculum in art at the state, local and university levels has been a part of my background.