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Feed The Adjuncts Event Highlights Part-time Teaching Challenges

There are estimates that say one out of 3 adjunct teachers across the country are living in poverty, and the summer months, when most students are on break, are especially tough.

To counter that seasonal economic downturn, 14 Dayton artists are hosting a one-night-only, pop-up art event called Feed the Adjuncts. 

In the following interview from WYSO Weekend, artist and adjunct teacher, Colleen Kelsey, paints a picture of the local landscape for part-time teachers which includes a look at some of the financial challenges adjuncts face. JeanKoellerteaches part-time atStiversSchool for the Arts and supplements her income by selling her paintings – landscapes with an environmental focus. Koeller agrees that the summer months for part-time teachers are tough, but also says things can be just as difficult through the school year.

Jean Koeller (left), Colleen Kelsey, and Wesley Berg (right), are just three of the artists whose works will be featured in the Feed the Adjuncts pop-up event on May 20th.
Credit Jerry Kenney
Jean Koeller (left), Colleen Kelsey, and Wesley Berg (right), are just three of the artists whose works will be featured in the Feed the Adjuncts pop-up event on May 20th.

Finally, you'll hear from local adjunct professor Wesley Berg who came up with the idea of the Feed the Adjuncts event. He, along with Jean Koeller, gives Colleen Kelsey the credit for making it a reality. Berg will soon be leaving Dayton for more abundant teaching opportunities in Texas. 

These are just three of the 14 artists who will feature their work at Feed the Adjuncts – a one night only pop-up art event at the Front Street Warehouse on Friday May20thfrom 6 to 10 pm. You can find more information on Facebook.

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Colleen Kelsey, Springtime, 2016 ink and watercolor on paper 6 h. x 8 inches
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Colleen Kelsey, Springtime, 2016 ink and watercolor on paper 6 h. x 8 inches
Colleen Kelsey, Theatre, 2016 ink and watercolor on paper 8 h. x 6 inches
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Colleen Kelsey, Theatre, 2016 ink and watercolor on paper 8 h. x 6 inches
Coleen Kelsey, Installation of exhibition at Neon Gallery, Findlay, OH
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Coleen Kelsey, Installation of exhibition at Neon Gallery, Findlay, OH
Jean Koeller, Spring Summer Fall, 2016 oil on canvas, 30 h x. 30 inches
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Jean Koeller, Spring Summer Fall, 2016 oil on canvas, 30 h x. 30 inches
Jean Koeller /
Jean Koeller, Woodpile after a Storm, oil on canvas, 46 h. x 44 inches
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Jean Koeller, Woodpile after a Storm, oil on canvas, 46 h. x 44 inches
Wesley Berg, Four Wolves, charcoal on paper, 78 x 120 inches
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Wesley Berg, Four Wolves, charcoal on paper, 78 x 120 inches
Wesley Berg, Sleeping Wolf, charcoal on paper, 40 x 52 inches
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Wesley Berg, Sleeping Wolf, charcoal on paper, 40 x 52 inches
Wesley Berg, Bears with I-70 and I-75, ink on paper, 9.5 x 8 inches
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Wesley Berg, Bears with I-70 and I-75, ink on paper, 9.5 x 8 inches
Wesley Berg, Bear with Fox, ink on paper, 9.5 x 8 inches
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Wesley Berg, Bear with Fox, ink on paper, 9.5 x 8 inches

Jerry Kenney was introduced to WYSO by a friend and within a year of first tuning in became an avid listener and supporter. He began volunteering at the station in 1991 and began hosting Alpha Rhythms in February of 1992. Jerry joined the WYSO staff in 2007 as a host of All Things Considered and soon transitioned into hosting Morning Edition. In addition to now hosting All Things Considered, Jerry is the host and producer of WYSO Weekend, WYSO's weekly news and arts magazine. He has also produced several radio dramas for WYSO in collaboration with local theater companies. Jerry has won several Ohio AP awards as well as an award from PRINDI for his work with the WYSO news department. Jerry says that the best part of his job is being able to talk to people in the community and share their experiences with WYSO listeners.