Teacher Biography

I have been teaching 16 years in Fine Arts education with an MFA in Painting, multiple degrees and credentials in Studio Art, English and History.  I have worked with of some of the finest art institutions in California including Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions, The Museum of Contemporary Art and The Claremont Colleges.  I have taught everything in the Fine Arts from AP Studio Art and the IB Diploma Program to MYP Studio Art, Drawing / Painting, Digital Media, Printmaking, 3D Design and Ceramics.  I have worked in the Theatrical Arts including Stage Design and Script Development in performances such as Dracula, A Midsummers Night Jersey, Medea and many other productions.  My past students from both my IB Diploma and AP Studio Art Programs have gone to such institutions as UCLA, UCI, CAL Arts, RISD and Otis just to name a few.  I am enthusiastic about Fine Art education and I look forward to bringing this passion to all students at Travis Ranch Middle School.