Publications
National Alliance on Mental Illness, St. Louis
"Artist Spotlight: Creating with Purpose"
2025
Selected Group
Shows
St. Louis Artists’ Guild Members Exhibition, St. Louis, MO
2025
Soulard Art Gallery, St. Louis, MO "Real Pop!" Exhibition
2025
Soulard Art Gallery, St. Louis, MO "Politically Incorrect
Correct" Exhibition
2025
St. Louis Artists’ Guild, St. Louis, MO “Between the Lines” Exhibition
2025
2024
Art St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
“Gasp” Exhibition
Education
2021
Webster University
St. Louis, MO
Master of Arts in Special Education with an Emphasis in Trauma Informed Care
2009
The University of Missouri
St. Louis, MO
Bachelor of Fine Arts with an Emphasis in Art Education
Missouri Career Continuous Professional Certificate in Art K-12
Awarded Most Outstanding Student in the College of Fine Arts and Communication, 2009
Professional
Experience
2021
Grew and Birthed
One Child​​​​
2017
Grew and Birthed
One Child
2012- 2017
Hillsboro Primary School
Hillsboro, MO
Art Educator
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Transitioned art program from teacher- directed to student- directed choice based studio/learning centers
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Developed choice based art curriculum aligned with national, state, and district standards
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Managed the studio space for 18, K-2 classes
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Collaborated with students to create independent goals
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Coordinated K-2 bi-yearly art show
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Differentiated lessons according to developmental levels and learning styles
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Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Committee
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Served as PBIS Check in/Check out mentor
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Teacher Leadership Committee, nominated by peers
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Hillsboro Primary Teacher of the Year​​​
2009-2012
Edgewood Children's Center
Webster Groves, MO
Art Educator
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Developed and implemented cross-curricular lesson plans in drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, fibers and textiles, ceramics, and sculpture for middle and high school students with special education needs
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Created art curriculum aligned with Missouri State Standards for ISACS accreditation
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Differentiated lessons according to developmental levels and learning styles
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Modeled positive behavior and coping skills for children with autism and emotional disorders
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Deciphered goals, monitored, and re-evaluated student progress on Individualized Education Plans
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Collaborated with teammates and parents to offer a cooperative approach to education that emphasized both academic and social success
2005
Grew and Birthed
One Child