Regan brings more than two decades of experience in arts education, curriculum development, and museum engagement to his role as Curriculum Coordinator for ASU FIDM. His career began with 23 years in the Downey Unified School District, where he taught grades K–5, integrating visual arts standards based instruction throughout the curriculum to foster creativity, cultural awareness, and critical thinking. As a Technology Teacher Leader, he provided districtwide professional development focused on instructional technology. He also launched a student Photography Club through grant funding and facilitated student participation in community arts initiatives such as the Very Special Arts Festival of Los Angeles.
Before joining Arizona State University, he served as Visitor Experience Lead at The Broad in Los Angeles, one of the nation’s leading museums of postwar and contemporary art. In addition to overseeing visitor operations, he facilitated school and family programs and developed arts-based learning experiences by collaborating closely with curatorial, collections, and audience engagement departments.
Regan holds a Master of Arts in Education: Art Education with an emphasis in Museum Education from the University of Nebraska–Kearney and a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from Biola University. His academic and professional work is grounded in the belief that high-quality arts education is essential to student learning and community enrichment.
Currently at ASU FIDM, he supports the strategic and academic operations of the Fashion and Costume Design programs across Los Angeles, Phoenix, and online. His work includes overseeing curriculum processes, guiding program and course development, coordinating assessment planning and data collection, managing transfer articulation, and ensuring accurate and efficient academic scheduling across multiple locations.
Regan is committed to supporting innovative curriculum pathways, strengthening student experiences, and advancing the university’s mission to expand access to creative, future-focused education across disciplines and communities.