Education:
2020, MA Degree in Art Education, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
2012, Post-Baccalaureate in K-12 Art Education, Maine College of Art, Portland, ME
2002, BFA Degree in Fine Arts - Printmaking, Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA
Professional Certification:
2012-present, Maine, Professional Certification, 620 Visual Arts K-12, Department of Education, State of Maine
Teaching Experience:
2012-present, Visual Art Teacher, grades 9-12, Scarborough High School, Scarborough, ME
2012-2013, Continuing Studies Teacher, grades 3-8, Maine College of Art, Portland, ME
2012-2013, Enrichment Teacher / AfterCare Instructor, grades K-8, Breakwater School, Portland, ME
2011-2012, Student Teacher / Substitute Teacher / Art Club Advisor
Scarborough High School, Scarborough, ME
Brunswick Junior High School, Brunswick, ME
Poland Community School, Poland, ME
Professional Development
2023 MAEA Spring Conference, The Ecology School, Saco, ME
2022 MAEA Fall Conference, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Deer Isle, ME
2022 Art Educator Summer Institute, Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA
2021 MAEA Fall Conference, Helene Ferrar Art Studio, Manchester, ME
2020 MAEA Engaging Learners Virtual PD
2019 MAEA Fall Conference, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Deer Isle, ME
2019 NAEA National Conference, Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA
2018 MAEA Fall Conference, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Deer Isle, ME
2017 Summer Immersive Alumni Fellowship, Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA
2017 Maine Arts Leadership Initiative Regional Conference, USM, Portland, ME
2016 MAEA Fall Conference, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Deer Isle, ME
2016 Maine Arts Leadership Initiative Regional Conference, USM, Portland, ME
2015 Printmaking & Bookmaking, Maine College of Art, Portland, ME
2015 Maine Arts Leadership Initiative Regional Conference, USM, Portland, ME
2014 Art in Process, Portland Museum of Art, Portland, Maine
2013 Feed Your Soul Fellowship, MECA, Portland, Maine
Exhibitions:
Nexus: Intersection of Teaching & Learning, MAEA Members Show, 2022, Maine College of Art, Portland, ME
Inspired Views, 2022, Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA
Creative Spirit MAEA Members Show, 2022, Saco Museum, Saco, ME
Speak Your Voice MAEA Members Show, 2021, Maine College of Art, Portland, ME
It’s Natural MAEA Members Show, 2020, Saco Museum, Saco, ME
MAEA 2018 Members Show, 2019, Maine College of Art, Portland, ME
Inspired Views, 2019, Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA
Eat More Art 7, 2019, Pinecone and Chickadee, Portland, ME
MAEA 2018 Members Show, 2018, Maine College of Art, Portland, ME
From/To: 2018 Alumni Exhibition, 2018, Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA
All My Friends Are Plants, 2018, Pinecone and Chickadee, Portland, ME
Inspired Views, 2018, Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA
Eat More Art 6, 2018, Pinecone and Chickadee, Portland, ME
Passionate About Art MAEA Members Show, 2018, Saco Museum, Saco, ME
MAEA 2017 Members Show, 2017, Maine College of Art, Portland, ME
Portals MAEA Members Show, 2017, University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME
MAEA 2016 Members Show, 2016, Maine College of Art, Portland, ME
MECA Holiday Sale, 2011, Maine College of Art, Portland, ME
Printmakers, 2010, Lucy’s Art Emporium, Dover, NH
Awards:
Quimby Fellowship, 2023, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Deer Isle, ME
Monhegan Artist Residency, 2021, Monhegan, ME
Summer Immersive Alumni Fellowship, 2017, Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA
Feed Your Soul Fellowship, 2013, Maine College of Art, Beverly, MA