I was born and raised in Littleton, Colorado, and earned my BFA along with a K–12 Art Education licensure from Metropolitan State University of Denver. My personal art practice centers on painting and sculpture, often exploring how these mediums can take on different forms and expressions. In the classroom, I encourage students to look beyond the surface, thinking critically about what they see and create. Because art is a tool for building not just skills, but also empathy, awareness, and community.