Education


Career Switcher Program                               2018             
Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA


Master of Fine Arts in Ceramics                            2008               
Radford University, Radford, VA


Bachelor of Science in Studio Art                           2004            
Radford University, Radford, VA


Teaching Experience 


Student Art Teacher                                      November 2018-Present
Robert E. Lee High School, Springfield, VA

• Developed art curriculum and implemented instruction.
• Honed classroom management.

Ceramic Instructor                        September 2018-Present                                           
Workhouse Art Center, Lorton, VA

• Managed group and individual instruction.
• Demonstrated advanced throwing and glazing techniques.

Adjunct Faculty, Ceramics                        January-August 2018    
Marymount University, Arlington, VA

• Introduced beginners to potters wheel and hand building, 
• Health and safety procedures enforced

Adjunct Faculty, 3-D & Sculpture                 January 2009-May2016                                      
Radford University, Radford, VA

• Challenged creativity and critical thinking 
• Organized for portfolio skill and fundamental growth 

Professional Experience 


Gallery Assistant                        May 2018-Present 
Wentworth Gallery, McLean, VA

• Maintain and manage inventory 
• Proper care and handling of  artwork 

Lead Potter                          September 2016-January 2018
Potter’s Fire Studio, Herndon, VA

• Lead artist for production pottery studio. 
• Responsible for maintaining equipment and repair

Ceramic Studio Manager                      August 2009-May 2011
Radford University, Radford, VA  

• Managed daily functions of art studio
• Fired kilns, mixed glazes and managed student workers. 

Publications 


“Working with Porcelain”  
American Ceramic Society
“Winter Blues”                        
Pottery Making Illustrated
“In Between and on the Way”       
The Potter’s Cast, Episode 279
“Clay Times Magazine”             
Sept./October 2009 
“500 Plates and Platters Book”



Awards


Third Place Award
Contemporary Clay Biennial 2014
Best in Show 
Teabowl National, Clay Times Magazine 
Sept./October 2009 
Purchase Award  
Clay Times Magazine Permanent collection 
Strictly Functional Pottery National 
2009



Select Juried Exhibitions  
Beyond the Brickyard 
Archie Bray Foundation, MT
Drink This! International Cup Show 
Workhouse Ceramic Studio, VA
Teabowl National                                 
Kansas City Clay Guild, Kansas City, MO 
Strictly Functional Pottery National 
Market House Craft Center, PA
Contemporary Clay Biennial 2014 
Grand Junction Art Center, CO