Global Education Influencer | Art Educator | Kansas State University | Univ of Central Arkansas | University of North Texas | Prosper & Van Alstyne ISD | Former NAEA Natl Board of Directors | Artist | Juror In 2024, I retired after 30 years in K-12 art education - 21 years as an art teacher (theatre, journalism, and some other content areas as well, both part time and full time) AND 10 years as un
iversity art education faculty. In 2022-23, I worked as both middle school art teacher and evening university graduate art education faculty so that I could return full time to my home in Texas. I also taught university fiber art and painting studio courses, conducted research that was published into a book and full length documentary film, planned and directed many university events, and taught educators across the United States and world. I also served on the National Art Education Association national board of directors as the higher education director for four years. I founded an organization called Online Art Teachers (K-12) during the pandemic to help art education survive the sudden and swift move to hybrid and remote education. I speak to organizations and schools across the United States, lead workshops both here in the U.S. and internationally, and am greatly enjoying a creative spree in retirement. I am spending much time in my studio painting and tending to fiber arts, as well as teaching workshops.
