Multiple creative careers have enriched my life. 

From advertising, to a children's-wear designer, to textiles and surface designs, to an MFA in textiles and mixed media , which launched many artist-in-residencies , that included working with high school students. Which is where I developed my love of teaching.

As an Art Teacher, a lot of energy went into developing my curriculum and, finding new ways to connect my students with Art. However, my creative energy and a great deal of joy, went into making my art samples!  

As an art educator, I also advocated for art in general as the District Arts Coordinator, grant writing and facilitating professional development for Art Educators. Additionally I worked with The California Art Project as a Teacher Leader working with multi-subject elementary teachers learn to incorporate the arts into their curriculum.

Today, as a retired art educator, I'm giving my own creativity the space it needs to explore.  My creative eye is turning to other arenas.  Art making is always present - it is an ingrained practice that manifests in some form or another.  

And - Art Advocacy continues to be a large part of what I do now, as a volunteer at my local museum of art.