Experience Summary
My passion is the arts. I have explored a variety of areas including fibers, painting, drawing, 3-D, mixed media, collage, clay, graphic design, etc. Skills from all academic areas are used in the arts from math to history. An arts educaiton has been proven to increase learning in these areas and raise test scores. I was a K-8 art public education teacher for three years. For the past three years, I have worked with special needs children in a private school. Other areas of interest include psychology, English, and history.
Teaching Style
Teaching for me is a calling. My reward is watching my students grow academically and socially. As a lifelong learner, I seek to ignite a spark for self-discovery in my students' lives. I have experienced firsthand how the arts have helped children grow, providing them with academic and personal success. I know that with the right evironment, structure, and guidance, a child is able to reach for and exceed their potential. I tailor my teaching to draw on each child's strengths and strengthen areas in need of improvement. There are no mistakes only learning opportunities.
| Type |
Level |
Year |
Title |
Issued by |
| Degree |
B.S. |
1995 |
Merchandising/Consumer Resources |
University of Maine, Orono, ME |
| Other |
Graduate level coursework |
1996 |
Textile and Costume Design |
University of California, Davis, CA |
| Other |
Graduate level coursework |
2007 |
Education |
Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC |
| Degree |
M.A. |
1999 |
Arts & Consciousness: Transformative Arts Education |
John F. Kennedy University, Berkeley, CA |
| Certification |
Professional |
2007 |
K-12 Art |
South Carolina Department of Education |
| Certification |
Provisional |
2008 |
K-12 Art |
Maine Department of Education |