About Me

I grew up on the south-side suburbs of Chicago. I have always had a passion for the arts (drawing, acting, singing, etc) and knew at an early age that I wanted to be a Fine Arts teacher.

In addition to my love for everything art I also have a passion for traveling. Before graduating college I had been to over twenty different countries (including China!) and studied abroad in England, France, and Spain. I graduated from Elmhurst College with honors and a degree in K-12 Art Education.

I have been teaching Fine Art at Dawes Elementary for the last nine years. During my time here I have lead the school Talent Show, Art Club, and Muralistas (summer mural club). I have also served as a member of the ILT and Social Emotional Committee.

During the last two years I have raised nearly $3,000 for the art program through Donors Choose.

In my free time I perform in local

community theatre groups and hang

out with my dog Maggie.

“Every child is an artist.The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up."

Pablo Picasso