CURRICULUM VITAE
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EDUCATION
2025 EdD in Curriculum & Instruction, Art Education (pending), Indiana University, Bloomington
(expected May 2026)
2023 California Administrative Services Credential, Certificate of Eligibility
2010 Master in Science in Education, Mount St. Mary’s University, Los Angeles
2009 California Single Subject Credential in Art
2000 Bachelor of Science in Technology, Visual Communication Technology
1998 University of Edinburgh, Study Abroad
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2016 to present
Granada Hills Charter High School, Granada Hills, California
Ceramics Teacher, Visual and Performing Arts Department Chair
2012 to 2016
Mount St. Mary’s University, Los Angeles, California
Adjunct Faculty in Education Department
2003 to 2016
Bishop Alemany High School, Mission Hills, California
Ceramics, Art, Photography, and Technology Teacher
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PRESENTATIONS
2025 California Art Education Association Conference Lecture, Skating into Mosaics
2025 California Art Education Association Conference Hands on Workshop, Mini Mosaics
2000 Graduation Speaker representing The College of Technology, Bowling Green State University
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INSTALLATIONS
2024 Mosaic Tile Bench – Designed, created, and installed
Community Based tiles created by faculty & staff.
Mosaic tile bench installed on the Tk-8 campus of Granada Hills Charter School
2024 Mosaic Tile Outdoor Seating Arrangement – Designed, created, and installed
Community Based tiles created by faculty, staff, and students.
Installed mosaic tile seating arrangement installed on Granada Hills Charter High School campus.
2023 Poppies & Lupines - Private Residence
6ft. x 6ft. Mosaic tile wall – designed, created, and installed
2021 Artist’s Assistant at Community Based Events creating ceramic tiles in nature
For Circle Song by Katy Krantz, Mosaic Wall installation in Santa Clarita California
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SERVICE & MEMBERSHIP
2018 to Present
K12 Clay Foundation - Board of Directors
2021 We Teach Clay Podcast – Writer, host, and producer
National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts Member
National Art Education Association Member
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MENTORING & SUPERVISION
2024 Supervised Teaching - Mentor Teacher – Granada Hills Charter High School
2019 Induction Mentor Teacher Year 2 – Granada Hills Charter High School
2018 Induction Mentor Teacher Year 1– Granada Hills Charter High School
2011 Mentor Teacher focus group – Visual & Performing Arts – Mount St. Mary’s University
2010 Mentor Teacher content expert – Visual & Performing Arts – Mount St. Mary’s University
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RESEARCH INTERESTS
Community Based Art Education
Ceramic Tile Mural Installations