About Me

I have loved art and dreamed of making art since I was a child! My family visited Jugtown, NC often and I was mesmerized by the potters at work. Art has always been my favorite subject, but I didn't share that with others until I was in my forties! It's never too late to follow a dream! After all,Grandma Moses was 77 when she began painting!

My favorite techniques are printmaking and pottery, but I love to make and teach many art forms. My passion is helping others discover (or rediscover) the joy of making art--especially children and teens.   If you wish to pursue advanced/intermediate techniques I will gladly recommend local teaching artists and

art centers where you can develop your skills. 

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When I'm not teaching or making art, you can find me exploring beaches, parks, and new places with my children.  We especially love donut and ice cream shops. 

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I hold BA degrees in Psychology and Fine Arts from Christopher Newport University.  After graduating from CNU, I worked as a Historical Interpreter for Colonial Williamsburg.  I returned to CNU a few years later to attend its teacher certification program and was a classroom teacher for Newport News Public Schools before taking a few years off to be a stay-at-home-mom. I reentered the workforce when I saw that the Peninsula Fine Arts Center was searching an Education Director with experience in the education, fine arts, and museum fields. It was the perfect fit and I worked there from 2014 until they closed.  

I'm licensed as both a visual arts teacher for grades K-12 and a classroom teacher for grades K-6. I'm CPR and First Aid certified for pediatrics and adults. I have extensive experience working with

individuals with disabilities. I am an advocate for diversity and inclusion.