Education
2004-2006 Master of Fine Art, New York State College of Ceramics, Alfred University, Alfred, New York
1996-2004 Post-Baccalaureate work: Ceramics, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida
1994-1996 Teacher Certification: K-12, Florida International University, Miami, Florida
1982-1986 Bachelor Of Fine Arts: Painting, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, Maryland
1985-1986 Scholarship Recipient, Alliances of Independent Colleges of Art, New York, New York
1979-1981 Special Student, Corcoran School of Art, Washington D.C
Exhibition
2024 “Ashtrays: Class or Trash” National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts
Abode Gallery, Richmond, Virginia
2023 “InHouse InSight” Schmidt Center Gallery, Dorthy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Boca Raton, Florida
2021 Commissioned Restaurant Service Ware for Resident Chef Jorge Vallejo
Stone Barn Center, Tarrytown, New York
2013 “On the Surface: Clay Decoration” Morean Arts Center, St. Petersburg, Florida
2011 Queenshead Gastro Pub, “5 Generations of Women in Clay”, St. Petersburg, Florida
2009 John McCoy & Friends, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida
2006 Fosdick – Nelson Gallery, MFA Thesis Exhibition, New York State College of Ceramics, Alfred, New York
2003 Florida Atlantic University President’s Office Permanent Display, Boca Raton, Florida
2002 Featured Artist, Florida Atlantic University Potters Guild Show Boca Raton, Florida
1999-2003 Potters’ Guild Annual Show & Sale, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida
2000-2001 Juried Student Exhibition, Florida Atlantic University,Boca Raton, Florida
2000 Great Plate Affair, Coral Springs Museum of Art,Coral Springs, Florida
Awards and Grants
2007 The William Goodman Ceramic Foundation Award, Berkeley, California
2000 John McCoy Scholarship Award for Ceramic Excellence, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida
The Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters Student Juried Annual Exhibition Award, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida
Publications
2004 500 Cups, Lark Books
2002 Honorable Mention, Sun Sentinel and Palm Beach Post
Professional Experience
2023 to Present Adjunct Teaching, Wheel 1 and 2, Topics: Surface Investigation, Clay and Glaze Science,
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida
2018 Ceramics 1, Introduction to Wheel and Handbuilding, Don Taft University,
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
2016/2018 Adjunct Teaching, Wheel 1, Advanced Handbuilding and Handbuilding 1,
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida
2015 Guest Speaker, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida
2015 Spring Semester, Intermediate Wheel, Florida Atlantic University,Boca Raton, Florida
2012 to Present Ceramic Studio Technician: Maintaining Graduate and Undergraduate Ceramic Studio Facilities, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida
2010 Spring Semester, Intermediate Wheel, Florida Atlantic University,Boca Raton, Florida
2009 to Present Studio Potter, Oakland Park, Florida
2005 Facilities and Staff Coordinator, Alfred Summer Session, New York State College of Ceramics, Alfred, New York
2005 Kiln Facilities Coordinator, New York State College of Ceramics, Alfred University,Alfred, New York
2004-2006 Teaching Assistance, classes include: Beginning/Intermediate Wheel and Mold Cast Design, New York State College of Ceramics, Alfred, New York
1999-2001 Visiting Artist Workshop Committee, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida
1999-2000 President, Florida Atlantic University Potters’ Guild, Boca Raton, Florida
1997-1999 Substitute Teacher: K-12, Broward County Public School System,Oakland Park, Florida