My Approach
I am a huge believer in the importance of creativity - no matter the media, art is vitally important to self-expression, problem solving, developing communication skills, practicing grit and persistence, and integrating and applying ideas, all while being FUN!
I have been lucky in my career to have worked with many different students, many different media, in a lot of different settings. Use the navigation below to learn more about some of the projects that I've done!
My teaching practice has been furthered by amazing learning opportunities including:
Montana Teacher Leader in the Arts
An initiative by the Montana Arts Council and Montana Office of Public Instruction to create a network of teachers and artists in the state of Montana who champion arts learning and arts education
Brain Dance Inspired
Professional Developments with leaders in the field of integrated dance including AXIS Dance Company, The Creative Dance Center, Karen Kauffman and Heidi Jones-Eggert
Dance for Parkinson's with Mark Morris Dance Group
Classes I've Taught Include
Arts Integration
Human Migration - PEAK Middle School Gifted and Talented program
Poetry - Early Montessori, Broadwater Elementary
Math - 4th grade
Studio Dance
Modern and Contemporary Technique
Creative Movement
Adaptive Dance
Dance Outreach
Senior Living Facilities
Disability and Mental Health Service Organizations
Pre-K and K-12 schools
