Art I, Art II, Photo I, Photo II, and Painting

Philosophy
I believe the arts play a vital role in the life of a school and community, functioning as a vehicle through which students are able too make significant and positive impacts upon their school, community and world. The arts stimulate learning, incite curiosity, build confidence, encourage divergent thinking and foster the creative nature inherent in all students.

Education
BA, Studio Art, University of South Carolina
MAT, Art Education, University of South Carolina
Masters +30, University of South Carolina
Post Graduate Art Studies: Atlanta Art Institute, The Savannah College of Art and Design, University of Massachusetts, The College of Charleston, Furman University, Lander University, South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts.

Experience
Visual Arts Teacher, 2002-present, Spring Valley High School
Visual Arts Teacher, 2001-2002, Ridge View High School
Visual Arts Teacher, 1990-2001, Lugoff-Elgin High School
Evening art instructor, 2004, 1998, 1993, Fine Arts Center, Camden
Arts Arising Visual Arts Instructor, 2004, 2003, 2001, 1996, 1994, 1993
Tri-District Consortium Visual Arts Instructor, 2004, 2003, 1990
Art Scholars Visual Arts Instructor, 2004, 2003
Graphic Artist, 1980-1990

Honors/Awards
South Carolina State Fair Fine Art Merit Award (Drawing) 2003
South Carolina State Fair Fine Art Award, Third Place (Sculpture) 2002
National Board Certification, 2001
Arts in Education Grant recipient, 2000,1999, 1998, 1997
Stevens Foundation Grant recipient, 1999, 1997, 1995
EIA Grant recipient, 2000
Who?s Who Among America's Teachers, 1996, 2000, 2004
One man exhibition, Huntington Gallery, USC, 1996
Teacher of the year, Lugoff-Elgin High School, 1994
P.I.C.A. Award for Excellence in Advertising Design, 1987

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