Learning and technology through arts-driven innovation!

My mission is to continue igniting imaginations, equipping future innovators, and proving that the fusion of education, creativity, and AI tools can reshape education—and the world.

• 5,000+ youth served (K-12)

• 15 solo & juried exhibitions

• 6 major education grants

• Level 1 IVP Clearance

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
B.A. in Studio Arts & Technology (In Progress – Expected May 2026)

Business Management (1993-97)

Kennedy Center Arts Integration Method
Training via Arizona State University Gammage Teaching Artist Program (2nd cohort)

STEAMESA – Founder & Curriculum Director (Phoenix, AZ | 2021–Present)

• Founded an arts-integrated STEAM microschool (Grades 4–8), approved by the Arizona Department of Education in 1) curriculum development, and 2) online/in-person training.
• Developed FlexCredits™ Math/ELA drop-in tutoring classes for middle school youth
• Aligned all curriculum to Arizona & Common Core standards

Teaching Artist & Consultant (Multiple Institutions | 2003–Present)
Clients include Focus5 Arts Integration, City of Phoenix, and more:
 – Imagine Avondale Charter (AZ) (2025)
 – Fresno Unified School District (CA) (2021–23)

    – North Monterey Elementary (CA) (2022)
 – Pan American Charter (2022)
 – South Pointe Elementary (2019–20)
 – Denver Public Schools (2003)

Masterclass Instructor (2016–Present)

• "Integrating Arts In Your Classroom Practice" (Phoenix Art Museum, 2024)
• "AZ Artist Bootcamp" (6-week course funded by Arizona Commission on the Arts, 2024)
• "Abstract Art and the Science of Dreams" (with Joyce K. Lee-Iannotti, MD FAASM, University of Arizona School of Medicine, 2023)
• "Arts in Education Masterclass" (New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 2023)

Independent Exhibiting Artist Solo Shows & Exhibitions (Nationwide | 2004–Present):

• Arizona State University Center for Mindfulness
• University of Arizona College of Medicine
• Arizona State University Gammage
• Mesa Arts Center
• Denver Center for the Performing Arts
• Phoenix Center for the Arts
• Brophy College Prep
• Estrella College
• West Valley Arts Council

AR/VR Installations:

• OPUS 2025 (in development)
• City of Mesa Prototype Project

Leadership & Management Roles

• Art Director – Arizona Center Gallery No. 4 (Downtown Phoenix, 2022–24)
• Manager/Youth Director – Phoenix Center for the Arts TBird Campus (2019–22)
• Asst. Education Director – Cleo Parker-Robinson Dance Company (2006)

• AZ Commission on the Arts Grantee (2020–23)
• City of Phoenix Arts & Culture Grantee (2021-23)
• Arizona Center (Gallery no.4) (2022-2024)
• ASU Gammage Teaching Artist Program (2020)
• Arizona Foundation (2021)
• AmeriCorps Alumni – Imago Dei Middle School (2024)
• Arts & Venues Denver Grantee – FETE Festival (2014)
• Civic Canopy / Kaiser Permanente Awardee (2016)

Artistic Practice: Mixed media (acrylic + collage) | Large-scale installations | Curation | AI-assisted art

Education & Integration: Kennedy Center arts integration method | Curriculum design | Project-based learning | Masterclass instruction

Tech & Tools: ChatGPT | Google Gemini | Adobe Suite | Google Workspace | Zoom / Google Meet | Canva | Dall.e | Midjourney | Sora | ElevenLabs | LMS platforms

Leadership & Systems: Grant writing | Institutional partnerships | Program management