RESUME

Experience

2023- present Art Educator, Bridgeport Exempted Village Elementary & Middle School, Bridgeport, OH.

2020-present Adjunct Professor: Art Appreciation, West Virginia Northern Community College. Weirton, WV.

2014-2023 Visual Art Educator, Edison Local Junior High and High School. Richmond, OH.

2012-2014 Art and Technology Educator, Catholic Central High School. Steubenville, OH.

2009-2011 Department Manager, Michaels Arts and Crafts, Wheeling, WV.

2001-2008 Art Therapy, Various children (3-15 yo) mental health facilities, Wheeling, WV

Education

Fall 2025- Present Post Graduate Certificate in Art Therapy. West Libery, WV. West Liberty Univeristy

Spring 2020 M.A. Art Education, Kent, OH. Kent State University.

Fall 2011 B.A. Art Education, West Liberty, WV. West Liberty University.

Spring 2009 A.A.S. Human Services: Sign Language/Interpreter, Wheeling, WV. West Virginia Northern Community College.

Spring 2005 B.A. Regents, West Liberty, WV. West Liberty State College.

Spring 2005 A.A. Transfer, Steubenville, OH. Jefferson Community College.

May 1999 General Studies, Steubenville, OH. Catholic Central High School.

Leadership

• Active member of the Steubenville Art Association.

• Cooperative Teacher of mentoring student teachers.

• High School Advisor for the Edison Chapter of the National Beta Club.

• Related Arts representative Teacher, Building and District Leader Teams.

• High School Advisor for the Catholic Central Chapter of the Kiwanis Club.

• Facilitator for the After School Program at First Westminster Presbyterian Church.

• Active member of National Art Education Association.

 Skills & Abilities

• Artistic skills in stained glass, ceramics, 3D printing, crocheting, photography,  gardening, printmaking, painting, history and art educating.

• Computer skills in Microsoft 365 Education, Google Education Suite, Adobe, BrightSpace.

• Ability to prioritize and manage time.

• Communication and organizational skills.

• Detail oriented, team leader and multi-tasking.

• Ability to motivate others through enthusiasm. 

References available upon request.