I'm a Virginia local living in Mechanicsville with my husband, Jeff, and our dog Brew. I love all things ART - enjoy painting landscapes, experimenting with mixed media artwork, and creating DIY home projects in my spare time.

• Bachelor's degree in Art Education and a minor in Anthropology from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in 2012.

• Active Virginia Teaching License with endorsement in Visual Arts for PK -12th grade.

• Master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies Studio Arts from VCU in 2015.

• Working on Master's degree in Special Education Severe Disabilities focus from VCU with expected graduation in 2021.

• 8 years of teaching experience in Art education within Title 1 Virginia public schools at the elementary and middle school levels.