EDUCATION
2016
Intensive Pedagogical Training Institute, Ohio Dept. of Education
Alternative Resident Educator License eligibility, K-12 Visual Arts
1998-2001
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Graduate level study for Visual Arts, Graduate Teaching Assistant
1994-1996
San Francisco Art Institute, San Francisco, CA
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drawing, 1996
Merit Scholarship recipient
1990-1993
Marlboro College, Marlboro, VT
Liberal arts/fine arts studies
AWARDS
2014
Recipient of the Pamela P. Houk Award for Excellence in Art Education
Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, OH
EXHIBITIONS
2019
FAR AND WIDE National 2019
Woodstock Artists Association and Museum, Woodstock, NY
SOS ART Annual Art Show
SOS Art @ The Art Academy of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Uptown + Around Community Art Show
Clifton Cultural Arts Center, Cincinnati, OH
WORK HISTORY
2019
Art Instructor, Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center, Covington KY
Weekly Beginning Charcoal Drawing class for adults
2018
Art Instructor, Demmitt Elementary Preschool, Vandalia Butler Schools, Vandalia, OH
Provided monthly preschool art to eight special needs-inclusive preschool classrooms, focusing on process-oriented art projects that help further developmental goals (grant based)
2009-2016
Art Teacher and Director, SPARK Art Studio, Kettering, OH
Taught 7-14 classes weekly in 5 week sessions for ages 1 to 14, as well as adults. Designed and developed approximately 20 classes per session and oversaw staff of four to five teachers. Developed visual aids and supporting materials for classes. Coordinated summer camps, facilitated workshops with local artists, and developed programs for community outreach in local schools, child care facilities, and parent organizations. Maintained 4000 sq. ft of art studio space, all supplies and materials, and website. Performed business duties such as staffing, payroll, advertising and scheduling.
2008-2014
Art Teacher, Montessori School of Dayton, Kettering, OH
Developed MSD’s art program from the inception, focusing on integrating Art History, Montessori philosophy and process-oriented art projects for mixed age student groups, and worked closely with elementary teachers to incorporate classroom curriculum for preschool through 8th grade students.
SERVICE
2007-present
Grief Group Facilitator, Oak Tree Corner Center for Grieving Children, Dayton, OH
Design and introduce therapeutic art projects and activities for children who have experienced the death of a parent or sibling
2012-2016
Family Night Programming, Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries, Wright State University, Dayton, OH
Designed and implemented children’s art activities reflecting current exhibitions and/or works in the permanent collection