Executive Director & Artistic Director at Decorative Arts Center, Wendel Arts Education Center, Lancaster, OH

Directed and managed the budget and communications for all Paper Circle programs. Acted as principal spokesperson and ensured the artistic integrity of programs and exhibitions including visiting artists, gallery shows, product development, project management, and marketing through social media. Collaborated with board and mentored staff.

Visiting Artist at Paper Circle, Nelsonville, OH

Created lesson plans for diverse groups of students from kindergarten to high school. Traveled to schools, coordinated with administration and teachers to set schedules and content for art classes. Organized year-end art exhibits and community artwork projects.

Certified ESE Teacher - Special Education Art Teacher at Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, FL

Worked as a special education art teacher across eight different schools under the leadership of nine principals. Developed and taught art programs tailored to students with special needs, supporting their educational growth.

Affiliate, Ohio State Organization on Arts and Disability at VSA, Athens, OH

Participated and contributed to the Ohio State Organization on Arts and Disability with activities supporting arts accessibility and inclusion.

Executive Director & Artistic Director at Paper Circle

Lead organizational direction, develop content and programs, coordinate exhibitions, and manage budgets. Create lesson plans for diverse groups of students (kindergarten to high school), travel to schools to collaborate with administration and teachers, and help set yearly schedules and content. Oversee board relations, including mentoring and coordinating with Sara Gilfert, and ensure artistic integrity across all Paper Circle programs, exhibitions, and related projects.

Director (Executive/Artistic) at VSA Ohio - Ohio State Organization on Arts and Disability

Led disability arts initiatives and programming at the state level, collaborating with arts organizations and community partners to expand inclusive opportunities and visibility for artists with disabilities.

Certified ESOL Teacher / Special Education Art Teacher at Orange County Public Schools

Certified ESOL teacher and Special Education Art Teacher across eight different schools, working under the leadership of nine principals to deliver accessible arts education and inclusive instruction.

Executive Director & Artistic Director at Decorative Arts Center & Wendela Arts Education Center

Directed 2018-2020; created budgets; guided artistic integrity and program direction for Paper Circle initiatives; coordinated exhibitions, visiting artists, gallery products; served as project manager and social media manager; collaborated with Paper Circle Board and mentored Sara Gilfert.

Visiting Artist at Paper Circle

Developed lesson plans for a diverse group of students across kindergarten to high school; traveled to schools, coordinated with administration and teachers to set schedules, and created content for school-year programs; organized year-end art exhibits and community art projects.

Artist / Program Contributor at VSA – Ohio State Organization on Arts and Disability

Worked in Athens, OH 2017-2019 on inclusive arts initiatives and accessible programming.

Certified ESE Teacher / Special Education Art Teacher at Orange County Public Schools

Certified ESE teacher, worked as a special education art teacher at eight different schools under the leadership of nine principals.

Executive Director & Artistic Director at Decorative Arts Center, Wendell Arts Education Center, Lancaster, OH

Created budgets and guided artistic integrity of program content; coordinated exhibitions, visiting artists, gallery and product displays; served as project manager and oversaw marketing and social media; collaborated with Paper Circle Board and mentored Sara Gilfert.

Visiting Artist at Paper Circle

Created lesson plans for a diverse group of students from kindergarten to high school; traveled to schools, coordinated with administration and teachers to set schedules and content for the school year; organized year-end art exhibitions and community artwork.

Artist at VSA, Ohio State Organization on Arts and Disability

Engaged in arts initiatives supporting disability communities in Athens, OH.