Educational background and experience:

Bachelor of Science in Art Education K-12 from Illinois State University

Teaching experience K-12 in public schools

Teaching experience for a junior college at a medium security prison

Media Technician for grant program: Individualized Multi-Sensory Approach to Learning

Stained glass craftsman for restoration project of Illinois State Capitol dome

Computer artist for educational math program – Prescription Learning Corporation

Graphic artist in advertisement department – Illinois Times

Self-employed artist has shown and sold work out of two galleries and by commission

Commissioned artist for Georgetown Christmas Market 2005

Why do you teach?

When I graduated from high school, teachers were needed.  I received a teaching scholarship for college. Although at the time I did not have a personal relationship with my Lord, He had his hand on me and was preparing me for my teaching career.  I enjoy teaching and find it both fun and challenging.  It requires the creative process to come up with projects that will be both fun and challenging to the students.  Art is intriguing and is just a small part in haring with the Creator of all things.  I teach art because I think it is important for the students to be exposed to the creative process.  Art is especially important in the development of the right side of the brain.  It also helps in the development of eye-hand coordination, fine motor skills and decision making processes.  Children’s art is delightful.  I teach because I am called to teach.  God gave me this passion.

I said, “I will never teach again!”  I had been in a public school in Illinois where the school had problems with Satanism.  I was praying to move to Colorado; the state I loved as a young girl after a visit with my parents.  Through a series of coincidences, I found myself in an interview at this little Christian school for three classes a week. After a bad experience in a public school, God knew what it would take to get me back into teaching.  He started me out slowly at FRCS where I could be nurtured and grow into the teacher I was meant to be.  I am grateful to be a part of a Christian school where Jesus is the center of the curriculum.

What is your passion in life?

My passion in life is my God and my faith, living as his servant and looking to Him for wisdom and direction.  I have a passion to be a good wife and support to my Christian husband.  I love and support my church and my church family and my friends.  I am passionate for being the best art teacher I can be.

What are your hobbies and other interests?

Watercolors; Pastels; Stained glass; Ceramics, Drawing; Writing; Researching art lessons; Music/Guitar; Mandolin; Keyboard; Flute; Penny Whistle; Recorder; Banjo; Reading; Walking; Bicycling; My cats: Bagel, Rosie and Nemo