Sandra Bird

Dr. Sandra Bird is a Professor of Art Education at Kennesaw State University (KSU), where she has taught intercultural art education and Islamic art and architecture courses since at least 2003. Her work integrates service learning through partnerships with local schools, and her curriculum for ARED 4410/6200 has been recognized by the Campus Compact website.

• PhD, Florida State University
• MFA, Indiana University
• BA, Rollins College

Her research focuses on intercultural education, Islamic aesthetics, and collaborative pedagogy. Recent publications explore transatlantic collaborations, intercultural curriculum design, and partnerships with Egyptian scholars. She co-taught Islamic art courses with Dr. Mona Hussein (Alexandria University) and curated an exhibition at KSU’s Wilson Gallery (2017).

Key trends in her articles include:

• Integrating Islamic design principles into global education
• Transatlantic and intercultural artistic partnerships
• Service learning as a tool for cultural understanding

Scientific awards include:

• Outstanding Professor Award from KSU College of the Arts (2013)
• Teaching recognition from the Georgia Art Education Association
• Honors from The Istanbul Center of Atlanta

She has secured multiple KSU grants, including a $17,500 Strategic Internationalization Grant (2016) for cross-cultural projects, and presented at the International Society of Education Through the Arts World Congress (2017, South Korea).