individuals' appreciation for and application of art by teaching critical
skills and facilitating personal growth.
Education:
2011 Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia.
BFA, in Art Education, with a minor in psychology.
Awards: Deans list, Commonwealth Achievement Grant VA,
Academic Achievement Award, Lisa Sechrist Scholarship, Hellenic
Times Scholarship. Studio: graphite, ink, charcoal, pastel, watercolor,
acrylic, oil, digital (Photoshop, Illustrator, Gimp), photography intaglio,
lithography, ceramics, faux finishing, sculpture. Art Education:
elementary, secondary, technology. Psychology: abnormal,
developmental, cognitive.
2011 Internship, Student Teaching, Richmond, Virginia.
Washington Henry Elementary School, HCPS; Stonewall Jackson
Middle School, HCPS.
2008-2010 Service Learning, Richmond, Virginia:
Binford Middle School, RPS; Saturday Art School, Virginia Commonwealth
University; Chestnut Grove Senior Living Community (dementia unit).
Associations:
2008-2011 National and Virginia Art Education Association.
2008-2011 Icarus Member, National and RVA Chapter, Richmond Virginia.
Activist and support collective that encourages healing through art.
Work:
2009-10 Personal Care Assistant, Richmond, Virginia.
Assistant and companion for a client with spina bifida.
2007 Art Specialist, Congressional Schools of Virginia, Falls Church, Virginia.
Planned and directed art activities for summer Congo camp.
2005-6 Paraprofessional, Timber Lane Elementary, FCPS, Falls Church, Virginia.
Aided and taught for teachers during intercession classes.
Volunteer:
2009-2010 Comfort Zone Camp, Richmond, Virginia.
Attended training on child bereavement. Volunteered as big buddy for 11-12
year olds.
2008 Art Teacher Intern, The Metropolitan Day School, Richmond, Virginia.
Associated Educational Services of Virginia, Inc. (AES) for children with
mental, behavioral, or emotional challenges. Taught summer classes for 5-7
and 10-12 yr. olds.
2008 Mentor, SynerGeo, Richmond, Virginia.
AmeriCorp: Oregon Hill Neighborhood Arts Center. ArtSplosion and summer
art camp.
Exhibitions:
2009 Featured Cover Artist, Book of Proof by Richard Hammack
2007 Prisoner, Richmond Public Library, Richmond, Virginia.
Juried exhibition of select transformed books.
