Laticia Hequembourg

Dr. Laticia Hequembourg serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the School of Education at Indiana University South Bend (IUSB), bringing extensive international experience in art education and creative research methodologies.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Education from Auburn University focusing on arts-based qualitative research and creative process exploration
• MEd in Art Education from Saint Michael's College with thesis on narrative research and arts-inclusive classrooms
• BA in Studio Art with Art Education Certification from The State University of New York

Her research centers on the complex human phenomenon of creativity, creative theory, and aesthetic awareness, utilizing arts-based qualitative frameworks. She investigates creative processes within multicultural and bilingual educational contexts, particularly examining how immersive art integration enhances learning experiences. Her work bridges Western and Eastern artistic traditions, informed by direct engagement with Chinese landscape painting and Asian cultural practices.

No scientific awards are documented in available records.

Dr. Hequembourg has taught across diverse educational settings including K-12 programs, international schools in Beijing (2018-2020), and collegiate adjunct positions at Alabama A&M University and Calhoun Community College. Her instructional portfolio spans studio courses (drawing, watercolor, figure drawing), art education theory, graduate-level capstone courses, and bilingual visual arts pedagogy. While specific graduate student advising details aren't listed, her career demonstrates deep commitment to community outreach and student-centered art projects, including collaborations with Beijing's Yon Young Gallery for traditional Chinese painting studies.