Teaching Philosophy
As a teacher, I have found a truth to myself: The purpose of education is to spark curiosity in the world. To explore the wonderment of what a material can unfold and figure out challenges one may run into in life. I wish to promote a sponsorship for the ‘aha!’ moment and have a classroom full of tinkerers, explorers, and students asking questions. I want to see light bulbs flash when they talk to a friend about a challenge or bias they face. Through my guidance, students will set challenges for themselves, solve and tinker through problems, and I will ask them to persevere and not give up at first, second, or third chance. It may take years to build this community, and even longer to make a difference across the school community I will fall into, but it is worth every student I will teach.
Through a classroom community based in curiosity, self- empowerment, wonderment, and perseverance, I will make the next generation of movers and shakers lateral and divergent thinkers in the world.
Education
2014- 2015 MARYLAND INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF ART (Baltimore, MD) | MFA in Art Education | 3.53 GPA
2010- 2014 MARYLAND INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF ART (Baltimore, MD) | BFA in General Fine Arts | 3.66 GPA
Exhibitions
2020 CORNWALL ART COLLECTIVE GROUP SHOW, 2 Alice's Coffee Lounge (Cornwall, NY)
2019 CORNWALL ART COLLECTIVE GROUP SHOW, Cornwall Library (Cornwall, NY)
2015 LOOK SEE MAKE BE, Riggs- Leidy Galleries (Baltimore, MD)
2015 MICA GRAD SHOW 2015: TEACHING MAT SHOW #2, Fox 3 (Baltimore, MD)
2014 COMMENCEMENT EXHIBITION, Decker- Meyerhoff Gallery (Baltimore, MD)
2014 ARTWALK, Decker- Meyerhoff Gallery (Baltimore, MD)
2013 SELECTED SENIOR THESIS GROUP SHOW, France- Merrick Gallery (Baltimore, MD)
2013 GFA SENIOR THESIS GROUP SHOW, France- Merrick Gallery (Baltimore, MD)
2013 MIXED MEDIA BOOK GROUP SHOW, Fox Building (Baltimore, MD)
2013 MIXED MEDIA BOOK GROUP SHOW, Fox Building (Baltimore, MD)
2013 DIGITAL PHOTO GROUP SHOW, Main 0 Gallery (Baltimore, MD)
2013 MIXED MEDIA BOOK GROUP SHOW, Fox Building (Baltimore, MD)
2013 SENIOR GFA GROUP SHOW, France- Merrick Gallery (Baltimore, MD)
2013 FACULTY & STAFF GROUP SHOW, Peter's Valley School of Craft Gallery (Layton, NJ)
2013 GFA JUNIOR INDEPENDANT GROUP SHOW, Alvin & Louise Myerburg Gallery (Baltimore, MD)
2013 SMALL WORKS, BIG IDEAS; AN MAT EXHIBITION GROUP SHOW, Fox Building (Baltimore, MD)
2013 MENDHAM HIGH SCHOOL EVENING OF THE ARTS, West Morris Mendham High School (Mendham, NJ)
2012- 2013 PAINTING ON THE BRINK GROUP SHOW, Meet 27 American Bistro (Baltimore, MD)
2011 GENERAL FINE ARTS GROUP SHOW, Main Building (Baltimore, MD)
2011 PAINTING II GROUP SHOW, Main Building (Baltimore, MD)
2011 LOSS AND CONSEQUENCES JURIED EXHIBITION, Casewerks (Baltimore, MD)
2012- 2015
DR. BOB'S PLACE
Artist (Baltimore, MD)
Working towards completing a commissioned series of name plaques for the individual rooms of Dr. Bob's Place to provide individuality to the rooms children stayed in. Will be completing about a series of 20.
Commissions & Special Projects
2012
BOROUGH OF CHESTER
Artist (Chester, NJ)
Completed a series of 25 2x3' oil paintings of historical landmarks and places in Chester, NJ to commemorate the progress and growth that Chester has developed since its founding. The paintings are on permanent display in the Chester Borough Municipal building.
2012
DR. BOB'S PLACE
Muralist (Baltimore, MD)
Prepared and proposed mural project to Dr. Bob's Hospice. Sketched, lead painting team, and painted mural in main foyer area over the course of five months. Completed mural spanned 22.8 x 5.3 feet and included an array of child-friendly cartoon animals hand drawn and composed together.
Employment
The Storm King School
Dean on Duty
November 2021 - Present (Holiday Seasonal)
- Interim Dean on Duty during holiday breaks
- Liaison for students, parents, security, and facilities during times of crisis
- Schedules and Executes field trips, meals, and activities
- Monitors campus, facilities, and students day and night
The Storm King School
Visual Arts Teacher & Lead Supervisor to Residence Hall
2018- Current
Curriculum Development & Teaching Experience
- Teaching a full course load of 5 classes: Fashion Design, Digital Design, Intro to Art, Drawing & Painting, and Digital Photography
- Re-vamped Photography curriculum
- Re-vamped Digital Design curriculum
- Project management of student/ client interface in include learning outcomes in client engagement, project management, and design deliverables via experiential learning.
- Restored historical photos for the town of Cornwall and Storm King SchoolAlumni Association via Digital Design course
- Revived Photography curriculum
- Created and launched signature Fashion Design program
- Coordinated SKS’s first Annual Fashion Show, currently in 4th year to acclaim
- Facilitated hands- on engagement through field trips to NYC, meeting with professional fashion designers, and organized fiber workshops
- Head of Fashion Club
- Assistant to AP Art Program
- Full Time summer instructor for Fashion Camp and Hudson Valley Painters Camp
Lead Supervisor for All- Girls Residence Hall
- Plan trips & weekend activities
- Monitor dorm and supervises RA’s
- Conducts biweekly residence hall meetings
- Oversees incoming and outgoing residential moves
Committees and Service Involvement
- Faculty Committee for Student Mental Health
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee
- President of Sunshine Club
- Cornwall Creative Alliance
University Academy Charter High School
Art Teacher
2017- 2018 (1 School Year)
Curriculum Development & Teaching Experience
- Taught a full course load six classes: Art 1 & Art 2
- Kick-started failing art program to re-invigorate school-wide respect towards art
- Rotated and maintained artwork in hallways every month with new student projects to highlight student growth and variety
Community Building
- Headed multiple projects to bring artwork into the surrounding community initiatives, including:
• Sidewalk Mural Project
• End-of-Year Art Show at NJCU Campus
• Proposed and orchestrated Archery Club after-school program
Creative Arts Workshop
Arts Teacher
2017- 2018 (Seasonal; June- August)
The Creative Arts Workshop (CAW) offers students an opportunity through the summer to unleash their creativity, energy and imagination and explore a variety of media each day.
Taught a full course load of four different classes: Fashion Design, Jewelry Design, Scrapbooking, and Traditional Hand Sewing
• Successfully ran (2) Art Shows of Student Work within (3) Months,
• Photographer for the Weekly Parent Newsletter,
• Head Archery Instructor and Interim Cooking Instructor in the after-camp program,
• Grew camper retention rate via built relationships with campers and parents throughout the summer.
Bayonne High School
Art Teacher
2015- 2017 (2 School Years)
Bayonne High is a Blue Ribbon-winning public high school that focuses on Academies with 4 tracks: a Scholar's, Arts, STEM, and Humanities track.
• Grew students application rate via built student and parent relationships throughout the school year,
• President of Staff Sunshine Club,
• Volunteered services for multiple school events: Play Productions, SAT Testing, Art Academy Interviews/ Application Judge, School-wide Poster Production,
• Co-Supervisor to Art Club,
• Supervisor of Lunch Club: A wellness group of art students to talk about issues within and outside of school.
Peter's Valley School of Craft
Special Topics Studio Assistant
2013 (May- August)
Peters Valley in a non-profit artist commune centered within the NJ Delaware Valley National Park System. Summer Studio Assistants are responsible for:
• Assisting Studio Managers, Visiting Instructors, and Students,
• Responsible for Studio Maintenance, Safety, and Organization of Materials,
• Preparing workshop Materials, Tools, and Space including: Kiln Maintenance, Glass Preparation, Furniture Arrangement for Tools, Making copies of Worksheets/ Packets, etc.,
• Picking up Instructors and Students from Newark Airport before Workshops,
Transporting Students, Instructors, and Visitors around Campus,
• Headed Tours of the Historic Delaware River Valley and Surrounding Peter’s Valley Campus,
• Launching Flyers and Promotional Items via Social Media and Mail, Organizing Flat File Documents, making Copies, etc.
Press & Publications
2020 The Cornwall Local, The Pandemic versus the Performing Arts
http://thecornwalllocal.com/2021/03/24/the-pandemic-versus-the-performing-arts/
2020 The Storm King School, SKS Community Shares Holiday Cheer
https://sks.org/sks-community-shares-holiday-cheer/
2020 The Storm King School, Fashion Design Focuses on Fibers and Fabrics
https://sks.org/fashion-design-focuses-on-fibers-and-fabrics/
2019 The Storm King School, Creativity Fills the Stage at SKS' Second Annual Fashion Show
https://sks.org/fashion-show-2019/
2019 The Storm King School, New England Champs! Girls Volleyball Captures NEPSAC Title
https://sks.org/volleyball-nepsac-champs/
2019 The Storm King School, Halloween Spooktacular!
https://sks.org/halloween-spooktacular/
2019 The Storm King School, Fashion camp takes the stage at Storm King
https://sks.org/summer-fashion-2019/
2019 The Cornwall Local, Fashion camp takes the stage at Storm King
http://thecornwalllocal.com/2019/08/02/fashion-camp-takes-the-stage-at-storm-king/
2018 The Storm King School, Student Designs Light Up the Runway at SKS' First Fashion Show
https://sks.org/student-fashion-show/
2018 The Storm King School, SKS Enjoys Hair-Raising Halloween Fun
https://sks.org/halloween-2018/
2018 The Storm King School, NYC's East Village Comes to the Mountain
https://sks.org/nycs-east-village-comes-to-the-mountain/
2018 The Storm King School, Young Fashion Designers Make Their First Creations
https://sks.org/young-designers-create/
2015 The Baltimore WatchDog, New Art Teachers Hope to Inspire Future Generations
http://baltimorewatchdog.com/2015/02/18/new-art-teachers-hope-to-inspire-future-generations/
2013 Peter's Valley School of Craft, Faculty and Staff Exhibition Catalogue
2013 Observer- Tribune, Chester Landmarks Preserved for Prosperity in Paintings
http://newjerseyhills.com/observer-tribune/news/chester-landmarks-preserved-for-posterity/article_241b6310-617b-11e2-a2e5-001a4bcf887a.html
2013 Observer- Tribune, Landmarks Preserved for Prosperity in Paintings, Volume 79 No. 4 (January 17, 2013 Edition)
2012 JUICE///BOX, Issue 1 (November 2012 Edition) (Centerfold)
2012 The Black River News, Chester Artist Commissioned to Document Town History Through Paintings, October 2012
2012 The Mendham- Chester Patch, Local Artist to Create Paintings of Chester Landmarks
http://mendham-chester.patch.com/articles/local-artist-to-create-paintings-of-chester-landmarks