shigdon@nafcs.k12.in.us
This is Ms. Higdon’s 31st year at FCHS and her 42nd year teaching visual arts. She holds a B.S. in Education from Indiana University, Bloomington, and an M.S. + 30 in Secondary Education from the University of Louisville. In addition, Ms. Higdon has done extensive coursework and workshops with experts in 2 & 3-dimensional studies. She holds certification in Gifted & Talented Ed. and Advanced Placement AP 2 & 3D Studio Art and AP Drawing. She has completed advanced courses at Purdue University, IU Bloomington, and New York University. She has done administrative & curatorial work at the KY Horse Park, International Museum of the Horse, Louisville Science Center, American Museum of Natural History, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and Gallery 216. Her work in pottery and fiber has been in a number of gallery shows, including KY Museum of Art & Crafts, Actors Theatre of Louisville, JCC Patio Gallery, Bernheim Forest Gallery, Metro Arts Center and Carnegie Center for Art & History. Ms. Higdon is the founder and chairperson of the Art Awards Fund that provides awards for NA-FC art students in the NA-FC Secondary Schools Art Show. In May, 2008, Ms. Higdon was awarded Arts Advocate of the Year by the Arts Council of Southern IN. At FCHS, Ms. Higdon sponsors the Muddaubers Pottery Club, the Fine Arts Academic Super Bowl Team and is Co-Sponsor the National Art Honor Society.
kjones@nafcs.k12.in.us
Ms. Jones is a graduate of Floyd Central and has an adult son who is also an FC grad. She joined the staff in the 2011-2012 year. Before coming to Floyd Central she taught at the elementary schools. Ms. Jones earned a B.S. from Ball State University and holds a Masters + 30 from Indiana University. She has taught Project Ahead at IU Southeast for over 10 years. Outside of the school day Ms. Jones Co-sponsors the National Art Honor Society.