Bio

With 20 years of teaching experience in the Visual Arts, I have developed a child-centered philosophy based on individualized instruction and differentiated expectations. Students are encouraged to express themselves as individuals and create artwork that reflects these choices. Each child develops an understanding of their strengths through the creative process reinforced in art education. In addition, there is an emphasis on motor skills to develop writing proficiency, visual skills that increase literacy, and a deep cultural understanding through art history and social studies. I also focus on creativity and problem solving during this process with the hope of increasing student resiliency. Oh, and we have a lot of fun! At home, I love gardening and taking care of all my animals with my husband and daughter.