Erin Dunn
About Erin Dunn
Erin Dunn serves as the Regional Operations Manager at Elevate K-12, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in education and program management, Dunn has held various roles in organizations focused on arts and education.
Work at Elevate K-12
Erin Dunn has served as the Regional Operations Manager at Elevate K-12 since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for providing coaching support and feedback to Education Program Managers and classroom coaches, aimed at enhancing program delivery. Dunn coordinates with project teams to structure and ensure the successful implementation of the Elevate K-12 program. She also facilitates live classroom simulations to ensure operational readiness of equipment and network prior to program commencement. Additionally, she builds and maintains relationships with school and district leaders to support the program.
Education and Expertise
Erin Dunn holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art History, Criticism, and Conservation from Kansas State University, where she studied from 2002 to 2009. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Houston, completing her studies from 2011 to 2013. Dunn's educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both the arts and educational methodologies, which she applies in her current role.
Background
Before joining Elevate K-12, Erin Dunn worked at Urban Gateways, where she held the positions of Program Manager from 2019 to 2021 and Program Coordinator from 2014 to 2019. Her earlier experience includes working as a Teaching Artist at FotoFest in Houston, Texas, from 2012 to 2013, and serving as a Teaching Artist/Camp Director at Elmhurst Art Museum from 2013 to 2016. This diverse background in arts education and program management has contributed to her current expertise.
Professional Experience
Erin Dunn has accumulated significant experience in arts education and program management. At Urban Gateways, she transitioned from Program Coordinator to Program Manager, overseeing various educational initiatives. Her role as a Teaching Artist at both FotoFest and Elmhurst Art Museum involved direct engagement with students and the development of educational programs. This extensive experience in the field has informed her current responsibilities at Elevate K-12.