Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Bachelor of Science in Art Education
Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya
Studied African art history and Kenyan culture in a study abroad program.
Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, Maryland
Creative Arts Entrepreneurship Certificate
Certifications
I have certifications in:
Precious Metal Clay (PMC & ACW)
Web Design (Cisco)
Creative Arts Entrepreneurship
Accomplishments
National Middle Level Art Teacher of the Year – nominee 2007
National Art Education Association Eastern Division Middle Level Art Educator Award –2006
Maryland Art Education Association New Middle Level Teacher Award –2005
Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers – Student nominated honor (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, & 2007)
National Ceramic Museum Grant – Received funds for materials and instruction in ceramic arts for the Middle River MS art department and a new clay club (2004- 2008)
Teacher Center of Broome County Grants-Study Group Grant – Wrote, received, and coordinated a grant for an interdisciplinary Renaissance resource (2003); Mini Grant- Purchased art history resources used to integrate it better into programs. (2000)
Who’s Who in Professional Business Women (2003)
Dominick & Frances Fanani Award – Outstanding contribution to arts & humanities (1999)
Ronald Sykes Artist-Teacher Award – Excellence in student teaching in art (1999)
Harold A. Laynor Art Education Award – High achievement & promise in art education (1998)
Presidential Scholarship – Outstanding academic achievement and leadership (1997)
Excellence Award for Contribution to the Art Department (1998)
