Kate Mc Leod
About Kate Mc Leod
Kate McLeod serves as the Head of School and Teacher Services at the High Museum of Art and has been an Arts Education Council Member at Americans For the Arts since 2017. She holds a Master of Arts in Art Education from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and has extensive experience in arts education and program coordination.
Current Role at High Museum of Art
Kate Mc Leod serves as the Head of School and Teacher Services at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, Georgia. She has held this position since 2015, accumulating nine years of experience in this role. In her capacity, she focuses on developing educational programs and resources for schools and teachers, enhancing the integration of art education within the curriculum.
Previous Positions at High Museum of Art
Before her current role, Kate Mc Leod worked in various capacities at the High Museum of Art. She was a Professional Learning Teaching Artist from 2010 to 2012, and then served as the Coordinator of Adult Programs from 2012 to 2013. Following that, she took on the role of Coordinator of School and Teacher Programs from 2013 to 2015, where she contributed to educational initiatives aimed at teachers and students.
Experience with Americans for the Arts
Since 2017, Kate Mc Leod has been an Arts Education Council Member at Americans for the Arts in Washington, District of Columbia. In this role, she collaborates with other arts education professionals to promote and advocate for quality arts education across the United States, contributing her expertise to national discussions and initiatives.
Educational Background
Kate Mc Leod holds a Master of Arts in Art Education from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She also earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education from The University of Georgia. This strong educational foundation supports her work in arts education and program development.
Internship Experience
In 2006, Kate Mc Leod completed internships at both the Morris Museum of Art and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. At the Morris Museum of Art, she worked as a Smithsonian Affiliate Intern for four months in Augusta, Georgia. Simultaneously, she interned at the Smithsonian American Art Museum for three months in Washington, District of Columbia, gaining valuable experience in museum education and programming.