When I first fell in love with art, I too was in middle school.  I loved drawing, painting, sculpting, really anything that allowed me to get messy!  My love has only grown over the years, and I love that I get to share that with my students.

I attended Columbia College in Chicago where I received my Bachelors Degree in Fine Art.  I then went on to National Louis University where I received my Masters of Arts in Teaching.  I have been teaching for 11 years now, the last 7 at River Trails.  These have by far been the best years!

When I can, I love working on my own art!  But, I am usually very busy with my daughter Frankie, and son Axel.  That is my daughter Frankie in the picture to the right, when she was a baby! I think overall my favorite thing is just enjoying time with my family!