Art is something I love to share with others because it provides a creative way to express thoughts and ideas while building self-confidence. Art also cultivates new ways of thinking and fosters new ways to solve problems. I believe everyone is born with creative potential and with direction, instruction, and practice, artists can develop their creative abilities.
Education/Degrees:
Certificates
Professional Life Coach Certification
Therapeutic Art Life Coach Certification
Mental Health Coach Certification
Association of Christian Schools International K-12 Art & Bible Certification
Technology in the Classroom, The Art of Education, Osage, IA
eLearning and the Creative Classroom: Creating Digital Content, Adobe Education Exchange
Khan Academy for Teachers 101 Certification
Professional Experience:
Professional Associations:
National Art Education Association (NAEA)
Florida Art Education Association (FAEA)
Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA)
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society
National Notary Association
Selected Works:
Mapping the Routine
Roadtrip 2014
Loggerhead Sketchbook
My Personal Art History
Flickr
Leadership and Recognitions:
Research Interests:
Visual Journaling, Creating & conducting online art camps, Podcasting
Current Research:
A few years back we moved from South Florida where I taught art for over 20 years to students ranging from preschoolers to 12th graders. My move to Jacksonville, love for teaching, and love for art, has motivated me to research new ways to help people understand and create art, thus leading to offering neighborhood and online art camps.
Selected Art from Visual Journals:
- Masters in Art Education, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
- B.S. Degree in Biblical Studies, Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, Illinois
- A.S. Degree in Interior Design, Indian River State College Fort Pierce, Florida
Certificates
Professional Life Coach Certification
Therapeutic Art Life Coach Certification
Mental Health Coach Certification
Association of Christian Schools International K-12 Art & Bible Certification
Technology in the Classroom, The Art of Education, Osage, IA
eLearning and the Creative Classroom: Creating Digital Content, Adobe Education Exchange
Khan Academy for Teachers 101 Certification
Professional Experience:
- 2024-present: Certified Mental Health Coach
- 2021-present: Certified Therapeutic Art Life Coach
- 2020-2022: Podcast Host, Let's Hear Your Story
- 2018-2021: Social Media & Marketing Manager, Curicyn, Ashford, Alabama
- 1999-2017: Art Teacher, First Baptist Christian School, Stuart, Florida
- 2017: Visiting artist Gateway to the Arts, Stuart, Florida
- 2013-2015: 1st-8th grade Computer Teacher, First Baptist Christian School, Stuart, Florida
- 1990-2004: Freelance Interior Designer/Artist/Instructor, Jensen Beach, Florida
- 1991-2001: Artist, Designer Driveways, Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Professional Associations:
National Art Education Association (NAEA)
Florida Art Education Association (FAEA)
Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA)
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society
National Notary Association
Selected Works:
Mapping the Routine
Roadtrip 2014
Loggerhead Sketchbook
My Personal Art History
Flickr
Leadership and Recognitions:
- FBCS National Junior Art Honor Society Sponsor, 2012 - 2017
- FBCS Art Club Sponsor, 2012 - 2017
- FAEA District Assembly Member, 2017
- ACSI Truth Project Philosophy Site Facilitator, present
- Assembled FBCS Art Exhibition, 2011 - 2017
- FBCS Computer Programming Club Sponsor, 2013 - 2014
- Relay for Life Team Leader, 2010 - 2012
- TC3 Youth & College Leadership Team, 2002 - 2014
- Morningside Church Outstanding Volunteer Award, 1992
- Morningside Youth Leadership Team, 1992 - 2000
- Published book illustrations, Marine Biology, A Systematic Approach, by Neil W. Crenshaw, 1988
- Indian River State College Outstanding Service Award, 1986
- Indian River State College Visions of the Future Art Show, First Place, 1986
- Bazaar Craft Company, Inc. National Creative Design Contest, First Place, 1979
Research Interests:
Visual Journaling, Creating & conducting online art camps, Podcasting
Current Research:
A few years back we moved from South Florida where I taught art for over 20 years to students ranging from preschoolers to 12th graders. My move to Jacksonville, love for teaching, and love for art, has motivated me to research new ways to help people understand and create art, thus leading to offering neighborhood and online art camps.
Selected Art from Visual Journals:
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