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A Short Bio
I have been married to my best friend Ray for over 35 years and am a blessed mother of three incredible young men, Justin, Joshua, and Jordan. I have always loved painting, crafting, interior design, and technology. I graduated from Indian River State College with a degree in Interior Design, but quickly realized I wanted to spend my time helping children to explore the gift of creativity that God has given to all of us.
In addition to sharing my love for art with children, I also wanted to share my love for Christ with them. This led me to Moody Bible Institute Distance Learning Program. I graduated with a BS degree in Biblical Studies. My desire to learn continued to increase and once again I enrolled in an online program and graduated with a MA in Art Education through the University of Florida. Go Gators!
I began teaching children art in 1996, holding small weekly classes for homeschool students. In 1999, I started working as the art teacher at First Baptist Christian School in Stuart, Florida. I love my job! I believe God has placed me where I can share my creativity in a way that brings Him glory.
In addition to sharing my love for art with children, I also wanted to share my love for Christ with them. This led me to Moody Bible Institute Distance Learning Program. I graduated with a BS degree in Biblical Studies. My desire to learn continued to increase and once again I enrolled in an online program and graduated with a MA in Art Education through the University of Florida. Go Gators!
I began teaching children art in 1996, holding small weekly classes for homeschool students. In 1999, I started working as the art teacher at First Baptist Christian School in Stuart, Florida. I love my job! I believe God has placed me where I can share my creativity in a way that brings Him glory.
Education/Degrees
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
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
Association of Christian Schools International K-12 Art & Bible Certification
Technology in the Classroom, Morningside College, Sioux City, IA
eLearning and the Creative Classroom: Creating Digital Content, Adobe Education Exchange
Technology in the Classroom, Morningside College, Sioux City, IA
eLearning and the Creative Classroom: Creating Digital Content, Adobe Education Exchange
Professional Experience
1999-present: Art Teacher, First Baptist Christian School, Stuart, Florida
Currently teaching VPK-12
2013-2015: 1st-8th grade Computer Teacher, First Baptist Christian School, Stuart, Florida
2008-2012: Database Administrator/Pastor's Secretary, TC3, Jensen Beach, Florida
1990-2004: Freelance Interior Designer/Artist/Instructor/Writer, Jensen Beach, Florida
Provided Interior Design services for residential customers, book illustrations,
painted custom interior murals and gave private art instruction to home-school groups,
wrote Computer Software reviews for Homeschooling Newsletter
1991-2001: Artist, Designer Driveways, Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Designed and painted artwork on driveways, foyers, patios and entrances
for both commercial and residential customers
Currently teaching VPK-12
2013-2015: 1st-8th grade Computer Teacher, First Baptist Christian School, Stuart, Florida
2008-2012: Database Administrator/Pastor's Secretary, TC3, Jensen Beach, Florida
1990-2004: Freelance Interior Designer/Artist/Instructor/Writer, Jensen Beach, Florida
Provided Interior Design services for residential customers, book illustrations,
painted custom interior murals and gave private art instruction to home-school groups,
wrote Computer Software reviews for Homeschooling Newsletter
1991-2001: Artist, Designer Driveways, Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Designed and painted artwork on driveways, foyers, patios and entrances
for both commercial and residential customers
Professional Associations
National Art Education Association (NAEA)
Florida Art Education Association (FAEA)
The Arts Council of Martin County
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
Florida Art Education Association (FAEA)
The Arts Council of Martin County
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
Leadership & Recognitions
FBCS National Junior Art Honor Society Sponsor, 2012 - present
FBCS Art Club Sponsor, 2012 - present
ACSI Truth Project Philosophy Site Facilitator, present
Assembled FBCS Art Exhibition, 2011 - present
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
FBCS Art Club Sponsor, 2012 - present
ACSI Truth Project Philosophy Site Facilitator, present
Assembled FBCS Art Exhibition, 2011 - present
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