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I hold a BFA in Jewelry and Metals from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and a Master of Art Education from UMass Dartmouth. With a strong foundation in both art-making and education, I have dedicated my career to helping students develop their creative voice through structured exploration and self-directed inquiry.

As a high school studio art teacher and department head for the arts, I lead a dynamic program where students engage in authentic, process-driven art-making. My teaching philosophy aligns with the growing community of TAB (Teaching for Artistic Behavior) educators, emphasizing student choice, independence, and artistic inquiry.

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