Leader in Arts Education
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Well-rounded and collaborative educator with 26 years of professional experience as both a special education and fine arts teacher. Skillful at curriculum development, data-driven instruction, and promotion of the Arts and engagement within the school district and community. Developed programs and participated as a mentor, advisor, and district K-12 Fine Arts Curriculum Leader. Played a critical role in the development of the Digital Media Pathway, part of DESE’s Innovation Career Pathways (ICP). Selected member of DESE's Arts Education Advisory Council (3-year term).
Arts Education Advisory Committee (3-yr. term) Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) 2024 – 2027
Fine Arts Teacher Reading Memorial High School 2006 – Present
Teacher of Graphic Design, Animation, Digital Photography, and A.P. Photography (2D Art & Design)
Responsible for designing and implementing curricula for all courses taught that align with the MA State Curriculum Frameworks and are subject to annual A.P. course audits
Spearheaded the A.P. program for the Department of Fine & Performing Arts
Mentored, trained, and evaluated new art teachers utilizing daily check-ins
Assisted in the development of Real-World Problem Solving (RWPS) for all juniors
Held the position of Reading Public Schools K-12 Fine Arts Curriculum Leader
Acts as the RMHS Photography Club Advisor
Sought out and maintains valuable partnerships with world-famous animators, graphic and industrial designers, and photographers to provide real-world projects and feedback
Collaborates closely with art educators in the development of portfolios for art school-bound seniors
Volunteers time on both the Reading Public Schools Professional Development Committee and RMHS Internal Schedule Review Committee
Helped develop the Digital Media Innovation Career Pathway (ICP) that launched in 2023-2024
Created all promotional/informational materials for RMHS’s Innovation Career Pathways (ICP)
Promoted the importance of the history of photography in this digital age through an interview/news story on WHDH Channel 7 News
Brought local photographers to the school to teach and engage (hands-on) students in the historical process of wet collodion photography, created in 1851
Recipient of grants through the Reading Education Foundation in 2010, 2011, and 2022, totaling over $15,000 for the department
2021-2023 Fitchburg State University
M.Ed. Educational Leadership and
Management with Supervisor/Director Licensure
2017-2019 Northeastern University
Graduate Certificate in Arts Administration
1999- Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Graphic Design Certificate Program, Animation
1998-1999 Wheelock College
M.Ed. Special Education
1993-1997 Middlebury College
B.A. Studio Art, Italian, Minor: Art History
