RESUME
Introduction
I am an artist, ceramist, and educator with more than two decades of experience working at the intersection of studio practice, teaching, and higher-education leadership. My work is rooted in clay and extends into illustration and painting, where I use humor, bold color, and playful form to tell stories and explore life. Narrative is central to my work, each piece is an invitation to look closer, reflect, and engage.
Alongside my studio work, I have spent over two decades in higher education leadership, advancing curriculum, mentoring faculty, and fostering learning environments grounded in creativity and academic rigor.. These roles have strengthened my belief that meaningful learning is material, relational, and reflective.
EXPERIENCE
ADMINISTRATION
Director, MTSU Online Learning
Assistant Director of Distance Education & Technology Integration
Coordinator, GPC Faculty/Staff Training​​
Director of Online Instructor Support Services
Coordinator of Online Faculty Development
Training Supervisor
INSTRUCTION
Ceramic Arts
Art Appreciation, Online & Face to Face
3-Dimensional Design, Face to Face & Hybrid
Theory and Development of Form
Color Theory
Jewelry Design and Fabrication
ADDITIONAL
Quality Matters Master Reviewer
20+ years in Educational Administration and Management
Curriculum Developer
Instructional Designer
Administration
My experience in educational administration has deeply informed and strengthened my artistic practice. Leading programs, developing curriculum, and mentoring faculty have sharpened how I think about structure, process, and intentionality, qualities that translate directly into the studio. Administrative work has reinforced the importance of planning, reflection, and adaptability, allowing me to approach artmaking with clarity and purpose while remaining open to experimentation. Rather than pulling me away from creative work, leadership has expanded my perspective, grounding my artistic endeavors in thoughtful inquiry, collaboration, and a long-term commitment to meaningful impact.
Special Skills
My teaching and active studio practice are strengthened by deep experience in curriculum design, assessment, and faculty development. I have led institutional initiatives that support creative learning across disciplines, developed quality frameworks for teaching, and presented on pedagogy and innovation in teaching. International travel has further informed my perspective, grounding my leadership in global cultural awareness and reinforcing the role of the arts as a connective, civic force. I bring clarity and structure to studio learning while preserving experimentation and material inquiry.