The Design & Multimedia program at Legacy Options High School is a secondary career education program for students interested in pursuing careers in visual media. The program offers students hands-on experience with industry-standard Adobe software and will explore the wide range of creative and technical careers in the arts, audio/video technology, and communication systems. With a focus on visual storytelling, creative problem-solving, and cutting-edge design tools, the program prepares students for entry-level positions in the creative industry and lays the groundwork for advanced education and career opportunities in multimedia and visual communications.

I was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois and made the move to Des Moines, Iowa to attend Drake University in 2010. I earned my bachelor’s degree in K-12 art education with minors in graphic design and music. After teaching in Des Moines for eight years, I moved to Denver in 2022 for a new adventure. This will my fourth year at Legacy Options. Some of my favorite things to do are going to concerts, eating at restaurants, getting boba with friends, playing video games, and watching documentaries. Outside of school, I am a yoga instructor, photographer, and a mom of two cats. 

At Legacy Options, I am a visual arts teacher and teach CTE Design and Multimedia. I love teaching here because of the people I work with and the community that I serve. Teaching is unquestionably my calling, and I want to empower my students while also providing an environment in which they grow comfortable and confident with who they are.