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Education

2003-2005   Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL, MFA
2002-2003 California State University, Long Beach, CA, Post Baccalaureate Student
2001-2002 Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, Post Baccalaureate Student
1995-2001 Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, BFA
1997-1998 University of Hawaii, Hilo, HI 

Professional Experiences

2006-present New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, Alfred, NY
  • Ceramic sculpture instructor
2005-2006 Olive-Harvey Community College, Chicago, IL
  • Art appreciation and ceramic sculpture instructor
2002-2003 Webster Elementary, Long Beach, CA
  • 3rd grade and special education art teacher
2003

Palos Verdes Arts Center, Palo Verde, CA

  • Ceramics teacher for junior high and high school students
2002-2003

Yeawa Art Studio, Torrance, CA

  • Ceramics teacher for Kindergarten - high school students
2002

Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX

  • Ceramics teacher for adult continuing education classes
1999-2001

Zollar Gallery, State College, PA

  • Responsible for installing group and solo exhibitions

Honors and Awards

2005 Merit Scholarship, Art institute of Chicago, Chicago
2004 Merit Scholarship, Art institute of Chicago, Chicago
2003 Arts Bridge Scholarship, California State University, Long Beach
2002 Materials Scholarship, California State University, Long Beach
2001 Award Winner, Juried Exhibition, Penn State University

Exhibitions

(*Solo Shows marked with asterisk)
2005  Caro D’offay Gallery, Unveiling The Lumetype, Chicago, IL
2005  Red Moon Theater, From Nothing, Chicago, IL
2005 Gallery 2, School of The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
2005 1926 Exhibition Studies Space, Chicago, IL
2004 Mountain View Community College, Dallas, TX *
2003  Merlino Gallery, California State University, Long Beach, CA
2003 California State University, Long Beach, CA*
2002 Doolin Gallery, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX*
2001 Adam and Art Gallery, Bellefonte, PA*
2001 Lancaster County Museum of Art, Lancaster, PA
2001 Zoller Gallery Juried Exhibition, State College, PA
2000 Zoller Gallery Juried Exhibition, State College, PA