Instructor: CHRISTINE DYSON

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CHRISTINE DYSON

Chris Dyson received a BA in English and a Master's of Education from the University of Utah. Before retiring in 2016, she worked for Granite School District as a geography teacher for 16 years and a District Teacher Specialist for 11 years. While working at the district office, she coordinated a Character Education/Service Learning Program for 90 schools and also served as a National Trainer for the Community of Caring Program. Her last six years of teaching she focused on AP Geography and loves teaching about the elements of culture around the world.

Chris became fascinated with calligraphy over 40 years ago and has studied with international master calligraphers from across the U.S., Canada, and England. Her experience includes studying at St. John's University in Minnesota under Donald Jackson, who is the official scribe and calligrapher to Queen Elizabeth II. Chris focuses on ancient alphabets and illuminated letters. She has taught calligraphy classes in the public schools and also though community education. Her pieces have received Best of Show and Honorable Mention awards in juried exhibitions.

CHRISTINE DYSON is currently teaching:

Class Title Semester Date(s) Program
Cultural Geography Spring 3/28/24 - 5/02/24 Osher Lifelong Learning

CHRISTINE DYSON has previously taught:

  • Introduction to World Religions
  • Calligraphy: Alphabets and Decorated Letters