I grew up an army brat, and can relate deeply to other military families who may feel isolated and a bit introverted due to constant moving and re-establishment of ones self. Throughout my childhood we lived in various places – adapting to new surroundings, changing schools, meeting new people all while knowing this was yet another temporary place we’d live until packing up and moving to the next place. It was never the moving that bothered me, for me, the hardest part was always leaving the people who became your chosen family, replacing walks or short bike rides to each other's house for face time and phone calls. Exchanging time for distance.

My dream has always been to be an educator, especially for those interested in pursuing art. Since 2011 I have been involved in the academia side of education and fine arts – both as a student and instructor. I received my BFA in photography at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville and my MFA in Studio Art with a focus in ceramics at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces.

If you’re interested in learning more about my art practice you can swing by my website.