I am an artist, author, teacher and activist based in Chicago, focused on exploring the intersections of art, science and mathematics to help construct a new paradigm for our world. I believe in questioning reality and fostering critical thinking in a time of rapid change and challenging political discourse. Educators must stress critical thinking and creative problem solving in an era of distance learning and social complexity. We perceive waves of light rather than solid objects, and I ponder big questions like What is Red? and What is reality? as I mentor students, artists, and communities toward resilience, curiosity, and compassionate engagement with the world.

John H. Sibley

I am an artist, author, teacher and activist based in Chicago, focused on exploring the intersections of art, science and mathematics to help construct a new paradigm for our world. I believe in questioning reality and fostering critical thinking in a time of rapid change and challenging political discourse. Educators must stress critical thinking and creative problem solving in an era of distance learning and social complexity. We perceive waves of light rather than solid objects, and I ponder big questions like What is Red? and What is reality? as I mentor students, artists, and communities toward resilience, curiosity, and compassionate engagement with the world.

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I am an artist, author, teacher and activist based in Chicago, focused on exploring the intersections of art, science and mathematics to help construct a new paradigm for our world. I believe in questioning reality and fostering critical thinking in a time of rapid change and challenging political discourse.

Educators must stress critical thinking and creative problem solving in an era of distance learning and social complexity. We perceive waves of light rather than solid objects, and I ponder big questions like What is Red? and What is reality? as I mentor students, artists, and communities toward resilience, curiosity, and compassionate engagement with the world.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Teacher at Lincoln Middle School
January 1, 2023 - Present
Art teacher at Lincoln Middle School (2023-2024).
Art Teacher at Legacy Middle School
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Art teacher at Legacy Middle School (2021-2022).
Chess Club Instructor at Legler Library Branch
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Taught and implemented the Legler Library Branch Chess Club with Branch Manager Donna C. Morris.
Retail Associate at Chicago Premium Outlet Mall
January 1, 2009 - Present
Worked at the Chicago Premium Outlet Mall in Aurora, IL (2009).

Education

Art Instruction at Art Instruction School
January 1, 1966 - January 1, 1968
Training at American Academy of Arts
January 1, 1967 - January 1, 1968
U.S. Air Force Training at United States Air Force
January 1, 1968 - January 1, 1972
Attendance at Kennedy-King College
January 1, 1972 - January 1, 1974
B.F.A. at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
January 1, 1974 - January 1, 1979
Substitute Teacher Certificate at State of Illinois
January 1, 2002 - January 13, 2026

Qualifications

Substitute Teacher Certificate (Illinois)
January 1, 2002 - January 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services