EDUCATION
1989 Master of Fine Arts, San Diego State University
1985 Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Wisconsin, Madison
1983 Study Abroad Program, Exeter College of Art and Design, England
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2004-16 Art Instructor, Grossmont College, El Cajon, CA
Three-Dimensional Design, Drawing, Art Appreciation
2013-15 NSF Funded Artist in Residence, Art of Science and Learning’s Incubator for Innovation,
Workshops-IL, CA, MA. Facilitated creative art-making practices with teams of scientists and innovators to augment effective problem solving, created an installation artwork that responded to creative innovation practices
1994 -16 Art Instructor, Mt. Helix Academy, La Mesa, CA
Established the comprehensive art program for grades K-8, developed all class curriculum,
founded a highly successful ceramics program, maintain the online art gallery for all grades,
Maintain positive and effective communication with parents, teachers, and staff.
1996 -16 Muralist, Institute for Effective Education, San Diego, CA
Painted over twenty, full color, interior and exterior murals for TIEE campuses
1990 -95 Education Department, San Diego Museum of Art
Developed and implemented curriculum for San Diego County School’s museum fieldtrips
1994 -95 Education Department, San Diego Natural History Museum
Developed and implemented curriculum for summer camp programs
1991 -93 Program Coordinator, Museum Art School, San Diego Museum of Art
Developed and taught classes, planned the new Museum Art Studio,
implemented community outreach
1988-92 Art Instructor, San Diego State University
Drawing I and Drawing II
1989 -92 Exhibit Technician, San Diego Museum of Art
Art Installation, gallery preparation, created hand-painted replicas of masterworks as teaching tools
1990 -91 Lead Art Instructor, Children’s Art Center, San Diego, CA
Drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, woodworking
1989 Assistant Manager, Art Etc. Art Store, San Diego State University
Extensive knowledge of art materials and their usage
1987 Art Studio Assistant, Italo Scanga Studio, University of California, San Diego
Sculpture fabrication, care and management of art collection
CAREER DISTINCTIONS
2014-16 Institute for Effective Education trained teaching mentor, Mt. Helix Academy, La Mesa, CA
2016 Video for East County Style: Women of Note Series
2015 Twentieth Year Recognition Award, TIEE, La Mesa, CA
2014 Artist Faculty: Extended Learning Community, General Electric’s Crotenville Campus, NY
2014 Documentary Film and Lecture, From This Place, Grossmont College, CA
2013 Artist’s Lecture, Leaning Into Dreams, Friends of Jung, CA
2012 Teaching Excellence Award, Grossmont College, El Cajon, CA
2007 Artist’s Lecture, Imago Mundi: Reflections on The Whole, Mesa College Art Gallery, CA
2000-1 PTG Teaching Excellence Award, The Institute for Effective Education, La Mesa, CA
2000 Instructor of the Year Honoree, The Institute for Effective Education, La Mesa, CA
1989 Graduated with Honors - MFA, San Diego State University
1987 Isabel Kraft Sculpture Scholarship recipient, San Diego State University
1985 Graduated with Honors - BFA, University of Wisconsin, Madison