A little bit about me:
I have a family history of artists. My great grandfather started an art school in Washington D.C. and that is where my artistic roots began. My mother's cousin was a professor at RISD and is an accomplished painter. My uncle went to Harvard and studied under Walter Gropius, and later became a successful landscape architect. My mom was an elementary teacher, but has an affinity for calligraphy; she's the kind of artist that everyone wants to write their invitations.
I discovered my own artistic ability in junior high and high school under the guiding hands of terrific teachers like Mrs. Fugizzatto, Mrs. Hodgkins, and Carl Roe. This also planted a seed that I didn't want to keep my ability to myself but share it with others. So I sought a degree in Art Education.
I was fortunate enough to be able to go to college with a drawing scholarship that led to my BA from WMU in 1999. From there I received my first teaching job in one of the best school districts in the nation, Spring Lake. I have been teaching there ever since and am continuing to share my passion for the arts. I received my masters degree in education from Cornerstone University in 2008. I am currently in my 16th year as an art teacher and am amazed to think that I already have students who have graduated college and have started their own pursuits in the arts.
I discovered my own artistic ability in junior high and high school under the guiding hands of terrific teachers like Mrs. Fugizzatto, Mrs. Hodgkins, and Carl Roe. This also planted a seed that I didn't want to keep my ability to myself but share it with others. So I sought a degree in Art Education.
I was fortunate enough to be able to go to college with a drawing scholarship that led to my BA from WMU in 1999. From there I received my first teaching job in one of the best school districts in the nation, Spring Lake. I have been teaching there ever since and am continuing to share my passion for the arts. I received my masters degree in education from Cornerstone University in 2008. I am currently in my 16th year as an art teacher and am amazed to think that I already have students who have graduated college and have started their own pursuits in the arts.