17 years in art education: elementary, secondary, and supervisory in the state of PA. Have led professional development workshops and presentations for university faculty, county educators, and state art association conferences. Research focus on mindfulness in secondary education. Have developed and implemented a semester-based course entitled "Mindful Art" in direct response to doctoral research.
I believe in creating a safe space for students to explore materials, take creative risks, and express ideas. Once the culture is created in the classroom or virtual community, flexibility is needed to meet the needs of students and to capitalize on the learning experience for young artists.
Outstanding Secondary Art Educator, Pennsylvania Art Education Association 2023
Drexel University, EdD, Creativity and Innovation; Bloomsburg University, Supervisory PK-12 Curriculum and Instruction Certification; Mansfield University, MA.Ed., Art Education; Lycoming College, BA, Art Education
500 RYT, 200 E-RYT Global MBSR Mindful Schools Training Neurosequential Model in Education (NME) Trainer
PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Specialty, Social Studies, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Health, For All Subjects, Psychology, Character Education, Writing, Social Emotional Learning