Gary Wheeler
Professor of Art & Art History and Associate Executive Director
Miami University Middletown

Gary Wheeler attended the first AAHE-TLTR workshop with a team from Miami University. Since serving as a guest facilitator at the 2nd TLTR Summer Institute, he has served as a cluster leader and presenter at regional and national workshops for the TLT Group.

A faculty member (>23 years) and academic administrator, Gary Wheeler is active:

• in scholarship-working with art museums and cultural groups in the area of ethnic studies and the material culture of American Indians; writing books on design and typography; creating designs and illustrations for scientific visualization and for fine art production;

• in presentations on technology; teaching technology-related workshops for teachers and artists;

• in facilitating workshops on cultural diversity;

• in teaching courses on various topics in art history.

He is a long-time member of the consultant-evaluator and team Chair corps of the North Central Association (CIHE) where his focus includes examining the effectiveness of teaching using technology and distance learning programs.

Gary received a B.F.A. from the University of Connecticut and an M.F.A. from Arizona State University.