I am a working artist with a degree in Art Education currently focusing my energies on my art from my

studio at home. Married with three grown children and 4 grandchildren, I look forward to expanding my art

and design work as my youngest prepares to leave for college the fall of 2012.

Having taught in the public schools for many years ages k-12, I am well experienced in working with youth

of all ages.

This is the third year for our self-guided art tour which includes four counties in Iowa. The tour is held the

third weekend in October and has approximately 30 artists involved. ( see iowastudiotour.org.)

Both associations include exhibiting artists as well as classroom participation.

Though I no longer teach in the schools, last year I taught at a private school and continue to be active and

sensitive to the needs in the community.

Camp chair for TTT women’s group, sending girls to camp, Advocate for Compassion International, and

central contact person for SEIAST.

Iowa State University, BA, many graduate classes as well as workshops with renowned artists such as

Chicago artist George Shipperly, New Mexico artist David Swidt, and workshops though the University of

Minneapolis Art Department and University of Iowa.

Most recently awarded a first place award for a regional show of Iowa Artists for my piece “Night Scene” in

oil pastel. (2011) Will be showing my work this fall in Cedar Falls Iowa and have participated in local and

regional shows, twice for the juried “Small Works Show” in Iowa City.