My certifications:

K-12 Art Licensure

My favorite teacher from my past:

My high school art teacher, Mr. Williams.

How does teaching and working with children inspire me?

Working with young children as artists is inspiring because they bring unfiltered creativity, fresh perspectives, and pure expression. Their art reminds me of the joy in creating without pressure, while witnessing their growth can reignite a sense of wonder and authenticity in my own artwork.

My spirit animal:

A penguin! Penguins are quirky, funny, and a little clumsy, but they’re also incredibly resilient and have a lot of personality.

My Interests and hobbies:

 I love to garden, paint, run, travel and bake.

My origins, travels and/or adventures:

Our family loves to travel! We’ve tried to make a habit of taking a trip at least once a year. We recently traveled to Italy. “È stata incredibile!”

My favorite thing to do, place to go, or eatery in Charlotte:

How lucky are we to be in the Charlotte area? You can find me at any of the area’s cafes, drinking coffee and eating cookies; my essentials.