About Me
My Qualifications
I love being an art teacher.  This is all I have ever wanted to be since I was a young girl going to school in Lumsden, Saskatchewan. I earned my education degree in 1992 and have had an amazing 30 years of teaching since that certification. I love being a life long learner and I love advocating for the visual arts in education. I am so very grateful for those supporters I have met along the way. Being an art teacher is the best career in the world! Â
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Arts
Master of Education
International Baccalaureate
University of New South Whales, Australia
University of Alberta
Saskatchewan Food Safety Training (and Certificate Teaching)
Here are some of the voluntary Professional Development Workshops I have participated in the last few years:Â
(Independently motivated and paid for by me. This professional learning is my passion!):
Bringing Astronomy into the Art Room
Planning In-Persona Professional Development
Writing Effective Art Rubrics
Teaching With Cultural Integrity
Crafting Meaningful Artist Statements
Curbing Art Teacher Burnout
Basic Weaving Techniques
Running an Elementary Art Club
Planning for Choice at the High School Level
Critical Kiln Safety
Setting Up an Autism-Friendly Classroom
Storytelling Through Art
Basic Wood Carving
Transitioning from Traditional to Choice Curriculum
Finding Success With Collaboration at the Elementary Level
Getting Started with Encaustics
Advanced Fibre Arts
Planning Instructional Videos
Collaborating With Paraprofessionals
Creating With Unexpected Materials
Color Theory through Watercolors
Supporting Students Experiencing Trauma
De-escalation Strategies for Challenging Behaviours
Building Positive Relationships
Math and Art
Developing Essential Elementary Procedures
Helping Students Create A Body of Work
Creating Art Outside
Running the Art Room on a Minimal Budget
Implementing Formative Assessment Strategies
Readying Students for College And Courses
Preparing for Substitutes
Basic Wheel Throwing
Visual Culture
Designing an Intro to Art Course
Planning Field Trips
Intermediate STEAM Projects for the Art Room
Methods for Early Finishers
Teaching for Creativity
Sculpture Ideas for Early Elementary
Hand-Built Ceramics
Flipping Your Classroom Basics
Needle Felting Basics
Tempera Paint Basics
WHMIS
EMO Training
Mental Health First Aid For Youth
WJ Training