I was born in Southern California and grew up in Redlands as part of a very creative and extended family of professional musicians, artists, writers and educators. 
I have been teaching art classes in both public and private settings since 1994. Previous to my becoming a teacher, I worked in custom design/handmade clothing, and in film/television as a freelance costume and prop maker. Additionally, I have performed piano accompaniment for public schools, and taught piano for after school enrichment courses. 

"Imagination is more important than knowledge."

- Albert Einstein

"I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it."

- Pablo Picasso 

"Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you'll look back and realize they were the big things."

- Kurt Vonnegut