
Professional highlights & achievements
As an energetic and creative educator, I am deeply committed to fostering artistic expression and growth in students. My passion lies in inspiring a love for art and cultivating a supportive, engaging learning environment. I also have a strong passion for helping both adult and young students develop and advance their English-speaking abilities, imparting a deep love for the subject through well-planned lessons and hands-on activities. My expertise includes a range of artistic techniques and media.
I am highly adaptable at sharing mindfulness and social-emotional learning modalities across all ability levels, leveraging in-depth knowledge and a multifaceted approach for both children and adults. I lead successful classes with richly diverse learners, focusing on personal development, social-emotional learning, and diversity. I am experienced in creating dynamic and engaging art curricula that stimulate student creativity and learning, effectively incorporating mindfulness and social-emotional learning. My knowledge of class management techniques and art history ensures a well-rounded educational experience.

My Educational background & certifications
My qualifications include 23 years of teaching mindfulness in Europe and 9 years of valuable experience teaching ESL in Italy, where I honed my instructional and cross-cultural communication skills. I have a BA in art and am currently working on my first teaching license and a master's degree in education from Fort Lewis College, which will include endorsements in art and science. I also intend to obtain an endorsement in mild to moderate special education as soon as possible. I have been a co-teacher in the St. Vrain school district at Eagle Crest Elementary School and Silver Creek High School from January 2025 to April 2026. I am working on a master's degree in education this winter. I also plan to get certified in mild-to-moderate special education as soon as possible so I can better meet the needs of students with diverse learning styles.

"Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time."
-Thomas Merton
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