When I was five years old my mother asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. A question asked of many children each year with fantasy jobs as astronauts, dancers, or circus clowns. But, unlike many children I was a determined youth with my mind made up! I wanted to be a famous artist and an art teacher. My students laugh and giggle saying I have gotten the order a bit confused since I am a famous art teacher and an artist. They are right, I was recently recognized as the NAEA Southeastern Middle School ... read moreArt Educator of the Year for 2006 which is a flattering honor from my peers. Perhaps my success has been more in my art teaching than in my own art work but in the end I think it is much more important a mark to make on the world. I have told my students that in reality if I encourage them to be artists, creative individuals or just an appreciator of the arts then I have reached more lives and hearts than if I just showed my art in museums in my life time. Promoting the great potential of the arts is a great passion of mine. My students are my inspiration every day when I see them develop a new skill, see pride in their work, and find joy in creating! Enjoy the great masterpieces of my students... I am quite proud of their hardwork and continued effort to to their best!
New York University MA Studio Art 2002 West Virginia University BFA Printmaking/ Art ED 1994 NAEA Southeastern Middle School Teacher of the Year 2006 VAEA Virginia Middle School Teacher of the Year 2005 VAEA Southwestern Virginia Middle School Teacher of the Year 2004 VAEA Middle School Division Chair
