Although I use a variety of materials and processes throughout my work, my methodology always stays the same. Currently I am concentrating my work in ceramic sculpture and pottery. Below you can find examples of my style and artistic methods within my current and past collections.
Educational Profile
2026/Teachers as Artists, Maryhill Museum
2025/Administration Certificate, Easter Washington University
2023/CTE Director Certification, CTE administration M.Ed., Easter Washington University
2020/Teachers as Artists, Best in Show, Maryhill Museum, Tacoma Art Museum
2019/National Board Certification, Visual Arts
2018/ Teachers as Artists, Maryhill Museum
2018/Pollentia, Mallorca Spain, Art & Science Research and cross-curricular collaboration
2018/CTE certification
2017/ Clark College, Ceramics
2016/Clark College, Ceramics
2014/ Northwest AP Institute, AP Studio Art
2014 / Structured English Immersion, Arizona Department of Education
2010-2013 / BA Visual Arts Education, May 2013, Heritage University, Toppenish, WA
2003-2010 / AA General Studies, Major, General Studies, Columbia Gorge Community College, The Dalles, OR
1991-1992 / Major, Art, Portland State University, Portland, OR
1990-1991 / General Ed, Spokane Falls Community, Spokane, WA
Teaching Experience
2023-2025 Career Specialist/CTE TOSA
Ridgefield High School, Ridgefield School District, Ridgefield, WA
Contact: Christen Palmer, Principle 360-619-1320
MTSS Guiding Coalition
SIP Team
Admin Certificate
CTE Director Certificate
Coordinate CTE Graduation Pathways
SCHOOLINKS Implementation
Coordinator AP, PSAT, and ASVAB testing
Oversee College in the High School and CTE Dual Credit programs
Organized College and Industry Fairs
Migrant and McKinney-Vento student support
Worksite Learning Coordinator
CTE teacher support
Personnel management
2014-2023 Visual Arts Teacher
Ridgefield High School, Ridgefield School District, Ridgefield, WA
Contact: Christen Palmer, Principle 360-619-1320
9-12 Visual Arts Teacher, Drawing, Painting, Jewelry, Ceramics, AP 3D, AP 2D
PLC Guiding Coalition
Freshman Advisor
Art Club Advisor, Community murals, Community engagement
Head Cheer Coach
National Honor Society Advisor
Assistant Director, Theater, Musical production
CTE Certificate
CAREER CHOICES (V600092)
COMMERCIAL DESIGN/APPLIED ART (V500400)
ENTREPRENEURSHIP (V080301)
WORKSITE LEARNING COORDINATOR (V600097)
CAREERS IN EDUCATION (V200212)
CULINARY ARTS (V200493)
FOOD PRODUCTION AND SERVICES (V120505)
2013-2014 Ceramics Teacher
Kofa High School, Yuma Union High School District, Yuma, AZ
Contact: Mike Sharp, Principle 928-502-5400
9-12 Ceramics teacher for Ceramics I & Ceramics II
Sophomore Reading Instruction
Assistant Cheer Coach, Nationally Certified, Washington Stunt Certification
Differentiation of instruction for 38-40 students per class.
New Teacher of the Year Finalist, Yuma County
2010 - 2012 / K-12 Visual Arts Teacher
Trout Lake School District, Trout Lake, WA
Contact: Doug Dearden, Superintendent 509.395.9327
Student Teacher - Visual Arts, grades 5 through 12, Engaging students in the creative process and differentiation of instruction through research-based methods.
Substitute Teacher -All subjects, grades K through 12
Substitute Teacher - Special Education, Differentiated instruction, worked one on one with students as well a whole class engagement.
High School Head Cheer Coach-Stunt certified and trained, built a program to one of the largest in our league.
2003 - 2004 / Classified Substitute
White Salmon School District, White Salmon, WA
Contact: Bonnie Welch, Human Resources, 509.493.1500
Paraprofessional - Elementary level children
Assistant - Special Needs department
Volunteer - Fourth grade classroom
Henkle Middle School Dance Coach
1998 - 2003 / Art Specialist, Classified Substitute
Glenwood School District, Glenwood, WA
Contact: Toni Troh, Office Manager, 509.364.3438
Teach & Supervise K through 12 classrooms
Establish & implement K through 12 art curriculum, supplies management
Communicate with parents & community
Youth Cheer Coach
