TEACHERS

APAEP teachers are committed to the idea that all people deserve access to arts and education, and that all lives hold value. Our teachers range from graduate students from multiple universities in Alabama, to instructors and faculty at those universities, to individual artists, scholars and writers. Our program not only helps sustain students, but also individuals who want to stay in Alabama and be involved in their craft (which is hard to do when artists and writers are consistently asked to practice their trade as volunteers). Our teachers and former teachers have exhibited art nationally and internationally, they have published multiple books and regularly publish online. They are an inspiring lot of visionary teachers and are absolutely the backbone of this program.

Current Instructors & Their Classes:

Alex Bauer, University of Alabama -- Linguistics
Barb Bondy, Auburn University -- Drawing
Claire Lewis Evans, Artist, Tuscaloosa, AL -- Art
Rob Hitt, University of Alabama -- Debate
Connor O'Neill, University of Alabama -- History of Music in the 1950s
Santhi Tsingos, University of Alabama -- Creative Writing
Janek Wasserman, University of Alabama -- History
Mark Wilson, Auburn University -- Experience of War

Our alumni instructors include:

BECOME AN APAEP TEACHER

APAEP teachers are committed to the idea that all people deserve access to arts and education, and that all lives hold value. Teachers range from graduate students from multiple universities in Alabama, to instructors and faculty at those universities, to individual artists, scholars and writers. The program not only helps sustain students, but also individuals who want to stay in Alabama and be involved in their craft (which is hard to do when artists and writers are consistently asked to practice their trade as volunteers). Teachers and former teachers have exhibited art nationally and internationally, they have published multiple books and regularly publish online. They are an inspiring lot of visionary teachers and are absolutely the backbone of this program.

When hiring teachers for the Alabama Prison Arts + Education Project the following qualities are imperative for success. 

1. Highly organized and punctual
2. Ability to project patience and calm in challenging environments
3. Demonstrated successful prior teaching experience
4. Professionalism and consistency
5. Ability to follow stringent rules and regulations without question or hesitation
6. Demonstrates active compassion

If you or someone you know would like to apply to teach with APAEP, click here to apply.

ADVISORY COUNCIL

The Advisory Council for the Alabama Prison Arts + Education Project is comprised of individuals who have experience working with the arts and humanities and outreach in higher education and outreach activities in Alabama, as well as those who work with or have special interest in working with imprisoned populations.  APAEP has invited individuals who have a strong investment in the long-term success of the Alabama Prison Arts + Education Project.

Advisory Council members include: 

Barb Bondy
MFA, Professor and APAEP teaching alum
Department of Art and Art History
College of Liberal Arts
Auburn University

Joel Brouwer
MFA, Professor and Chair of Department of English Department
Department of English
College of Arts and Sciences
University of Alabama

Ryan Browne
MFA, Poet, and APAEP teaching alum
University of Alabama

William Cash 
At-large representative with experience in correctional facilities
Re-entry programming in Denver, CO

Cheryl Price
Warden III
Donaldson Correctional Facility
Representative for the Alabama Department of Corrections

Sonia Turley-Landers
Former APAEP student
Enterprise, AL

Kyes Stevens
MFA/MA, Founder and Director of the Alabama Prison Arts + Education Project
Auburn University

Hilary Wyss
PhD, Associate Chair and Hargis Professor of American Literature
Department of English
College of Liberal Arts