EDUCATION

Bachelors in Fine Art: Painting | 2015
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

EXHIBITIONS

FOUR DECADES: PCCA Faculty + Alumni Exhibition | January 2024
Morean Art Center | St. Petersburg, FL

Faculty Exhibition | January 2023
Nurmela Gallery
Pinellas County Center for the Arts | St. Petersburg, FL

Faculty Exhibition | January 2022
Nurmela Gallery
Pinellas County Center for the Arts | St. Petersburg, FL

Chromis | May 2015
Ritter Art Gallery
Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL

Student Juried Exhibition | January 2014
Ritter Art Gallery
Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL

FAU Potters’ Guild Fall-Spring Show \ December 2014
Ritter Art Gallery
Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL

RESIDENCIES & FELLOWSHIPS

ARTIST INC HOUSTON 2024
March 20, 2024 - May 20, 2024
Fresh Arts & Mid-American Arts Alliance | Houston, TX

TEACHING | PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Art Digital Media Instruction | 2023-2024
CYPRESS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT | Cypress, TX

  • Developed and delivered a dynamic curriculum encompassing digital media arts, fostering creative expression and
    technical skills among high school students. Digital Concepts taught includes:

    • Graphic Design

    • Digital Photography

    • Video Production

    • Multimedia Storytelling

  • Led student projects integrating technology with artistic concepts, resulting in regional
    recognitions and awards, showcasing student work in local exhibitions and competitions.

  • Established partnerships with industry professionals and organized guest speaker sessions,
    offering students real-world insights and networking opportunities within the digital arts field.

Visual and Performance Arts Magnet Program Department Chair | Multidisciplinary Visual Arts Instructor | 2021-2023
PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | St. Petersburg, FL

  • Served as the Magnet representative on the school-based leadership team, contributing strategic insights and aligning magnet curriculum development with educational objectives.

  • Developed and implemented advanced art curriculum, encompassing 2D & 3D art, printmaking, fine craft, painting, and AP Art and Design courses, enhancing student engagement and achievement. Course taught include:

    • Foundational 2D & 3D Art

    • Printmaking

    • Fine Craft

    • Painting

    • College Board Advance Placement Art and Design 2D, 3D, and Drawing

  • Acted as the website developer and manager, leveraging digital platforms to showcase student work and enhance communication within the school community.

Visual Arts Department Chair | Multidisciplinary Visual Arts Instructor | 2017-2021
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY | Royal Palm Beach, FL

  • Led and developed a comprehensive fine arts curriculum overhaul aligned with International Baccalaureate and Florida State Standards, spanning ceramics, sculpture, digital art, photography, AP Art and Design, and IB Visual Arts. Course taught include:

    • Ceramics (Hand-building and Wheel Throwing)

    • Sculpture

    • College Board Advance Placement Art and Design 2D, 3D, and Drawing

    • IB Visual Arts Year 1 and 2

  • Established and facilitated a Professional Learning Community for the Fine & Performing Arts Department, providing in-house professional development and ensuring cohesive curriculum implementation.

  • Managed the implementation of AVID strategies in the Fine Arts program, fostering an environment conducive to college readiness and student success while also managing the department's website.