Education

1. 2003 – 2006
   Ohio University – Athens, OH
   MFA, Ceramic Art
2. 1997 – 2001
   Alfred University, New York State College of Ceramics – Alfred, NY
   BFA, Concentration in Ceramics,
   University Honors Senior Thesis: “Controlling Opalescence and Crystalline Growth in Glazes”

Artist Residencies

1. 2002 – 2003
   Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts – Gatlinburg, TN
   Trabue Professional Arts Fellowship Award recipient for a year long artist residency community outreach teaching, assisting artists & kiln building grant
2. 2001 – 2002
   Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts – Newcastle, ME
   Community outreach teaching in public/private schools/community centers across Maine, year long artist residency

Teaching Experience

1. Fall 2007 –
   Spring 2010
   Montana State University – Billings, MT
   Full time appointment Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Ceramics,
   Taught “ART 142.001 and ART 142.002 Introduction to Pottery, ART 242: Introduction to Ceramics, ART 342: Intermediate Ceramics, ART 442: Advanced Ceramics, ART 498: Resume, Artist Statement, and ART 499: Sr. Show, Visual Portfolio, and Review”,
   Potter’s Guild Advisor
2. Fall 2006 –
   Summer 2007
   Montana State University – Billings, MT
   Full time appointment University Lecturer, Taught “ART 142.001 and ART 142.002 Introduction to Pottery, ART 242: Introduction to Ceramics, ART 342: Intermediate Ceramics, ART 442: Advanced Ceramics, ART 498: Resume, Artist Statement, and ART 499: Sr. Show, Visual Portfolio, and Review”, Proposed and taught 2 new courses WK 493: Kiln Building & Design and Marketing Your Art.
   Potter’s Guild Advisor