B.S. Elementary Education from Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL (1997)

-Elementary classroom K-9 and Art Certification K-12

Masters in Education- Technology In the Classroom from National-Louis University, Lisle, IL. (2002)

Masters in Educational Leadership from Aurora University, Aurora, IL. (2005)

-Principal Certification

Art Education from The Art of Education University & Western Governors University

-Continuing education graduate classes

• Illinois Art Educators Association Member

• Showbie Champion 2017-2018

• Seesaw Ambassador 2018-present 

• Teacher of the Year Nominee- DGEEA 2005 and 2012.

• Art Teacher in Downers Grove Grade School 58 since 1998.

• Westmont/Downers Grove Resident- Husband Tony, Sons Tim and Charlie at DGS..

• District Committees: District Threat Assessment Team, Orange Frog Committee at IT. 

• Downers Grove Elementary Education Association- Region Council Representative.  (our teacher's union IEA/NEA/DGEEA).

• Owner of MrsDavidArt Shop on Etsy @ http://www.etsy.com/shop/MrsDavidArt

• Mr. Donnelly was my former student at Indian Trail, and now he teaches PE at Oneill Middle School. (left) He is holding up a sign to my son Charlie, who he coached on the seventh-grade volleyball team!!!!! Full circle!!!!

• Miss Manzo was my former student at Highland, and now she teaches fourth grade at Indian Trail. (center)

• Miss Clinnin was my former student at Indian Trail, and she now teaches sixth grade at El Sierra. (right)