Experience Summary
I am both a right and left brain thinker evidenced by the fact that I have both an academic undergraduate degree and a fine arts undergraduate degree. I have taught college students Graphic Design at Otis College of Design as well as Geography, Social Studies, and Art to K-6. I have spent 30 years as a Graphic Designer and Creative Director at educational institutions. I value instilling pride of accomplishment and critical thinking skills above all else, not matter what the subject. When a student has both of those he or she can learn almost anything.
Teaching Style
My teaching style is creative, casual, positive, intuitive, and focused. I teach a striving for excellence not just in a particular subject but in life in general. I set a high bar (based on where the student stands) and I help the student achieve it. I believe there is brilliance in us all.
My Hobbies
Travel. Reading. Politics. Movies. Live Theatre. Hiking. Biking.
Other Comments
I feel that volunteering in the community is imperative. I currently serve on my Neighborhood Council and act as Planning & Land Use Chair for 5 communities. In the past I volunteered at my daughter's high school for the PTSA and as a Prop Master for her Children's Theatre Group. I have spoken on Graphic Design at conferences and at Art Center college in Pasadena CA.
| Type |
Level |
Year |
Title |
Issued By |
| Degree |
Bachelors |
1975 |
Art History |
Emory University, Atlanta GA |
| Degree |
Bachelors |
1981 |
Graphic Design, BFA |
Kansas City Art Institute |
| Degree |
Masters |
1988 |
Graphic Design, MFA |
Cranbrook Academy of Art |
| Award |
Bachelor |
1974 |
Phi Beta Kappa, elected as a Junior |
Phi Beta Kappa |
| Award |
Bachelor |
1974 |
Stipe Society Scholar, Promoting... |
Emory University, Atlanta GA |
| Award |
Bachelor |
1981 |
Valedictorian of graduating class |
Kansas City Art Institute |
| Award |
High School |
1971 |
Eyrie Poetry Prize, 1st Place fo... |
Edison High School, Tulsa OK |
| Award |
Bachelor |
1980 |
Outstanding Student Illustration... |
Society of Illustrators, New Yor... |
| Award |
Work Life |
2000 |
Numerous Graphic Design Awards 2... |
UCDA, Graphic Design USA, AAM, W... |
| Other |
Bachelor |
1980 |
Grant awarded for mural painted ... |
NEA |
| Award |
Bachelor |
1975 |
Magna Cum Laude Thesis |
Emory University, Atlanta GA |
| Award |
Masters |
1987 |
Champion Imagination Scholarship... |
Champion Papers |
| Award |
Masters |
1987 |
Landor Scholarship Winner at Cra... |
Landor Associates |
| Composition |
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| Need to write that 5 paragraph essay? Thesis statement or hypothesis? Supporting facts and conclusion? I've done it hundreds of times and we can do it together. I expect the student to write the composition because it is all about you learning a skill that you can use for the rest of your life. If you want me to write it, please look elsewhere. |
| Creative Arts |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
|
| 30 years experience in Graphic Design with BFA and MFA in Graphic Design. We can work on Adobe Suite competency as well as concept creation, typography, photography, and information hierarchy. |
| Geography |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
|
| Need to learn how to read a map? What's a legend for? How do you know what is North? I'm in love with geography. I'll bring my maps and you'll bring yours and we'll discover the world. |
| Hebrew |
Proficiency: I know the basics
|
| Great with basic conversational and learning the Hebrew alphabet. |
| Poetry |
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| I write poetry myself. I am great at helping a student find their own voice and cadence in the world of poetry. |
| Reading Comprehension |
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| Great at teaching what to look for and what is primary, secondary, and tertiary information in a reading passage. These are basic critical thinking skills that will help you your whole life. |
| Writing |
Proficiency: Experienced
|
| 30 years of copy writing experience. Have helped with college essays. |