Ambassador
"Through the ARTEFFECT program, I hope my students will be inspired by the Unsung Heroes and motivated to take action in their community to be change makers. I hope to give my students an opportunity to form a deeper connection to history, to utilize their artistic voice and develop a new purpose in their life of how they can contribute to society."
I am a high school art educator employed by Warren Consolidated Schools with 21 years in the field. I enjoy being involved in my school community. serving as the NHS advisor for 12 years and coordinating charity hair drives for Wigs 4 Kids. I have been involved with the Michigan Art Education Association for most of my career, regularly attending and presenting at the state conference, serving as a regional liaison this past year and attending the National Art Education Association conventions. I served on the Alumni Board of Trustees for Adrian College for nine years, two years of that as president. For the last 15 years and counting, I continue to serve as the financial advisor for Chi Omega Fraternity at Adrian College and am very involved with leadership training, recruitment activities and marketing. My education includes a BFA from Adrian College, several Master's degrees, most recently an MA in Art Therapy from Wayne State University. Currently, I am working on my Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction in Art Education at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. I am passionate about mentoring young leaders. I have served as a mentor in many capacities through my sorority, student clubs, with student teachers and new educators in my district. It is important to me that students and members of the community are supported with resources they need to group and flourish in their role and not feel like they are an outcast or less than.
