I am an artist and educator currently living and working in Vienna, Austria, following over a decade of practice in Chicago, USA. My work exists at the intersection of institutional structure and creative agency, where I treat the school environment not just as a workplace, but as raw material for inquiry. 

My artmaking and teaching are inseparable, collaborative processes. Whether in a Chicago public school or an international academy in Vienna, I prioritize student input, personal stories, and inquiry-based questions as the “seeds” for both curriculum and my own visual research. I am fascinated by the messy process of making art and how it allows students to develop unique ideas and real-world connections.

My current research involves collecting the sensory “bits and pieces” of institutional life - the rhythmic pulse of school hallways, the movement of people through historic spaces, and the visual glitches found in the cracks of daily routines. This practice of active collection informs my photography, mixed media, and installation work.

With a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Arts from Columbia College and a Master of Arts in Teaching from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, my background is rooted in collaboration. I aim to motivate my students and myself to be active, lifelong learners and reflective members of the world. 

When I am not in the studio or the classroom, I sustain my creative practice through a dedicated yoga and meditation practice, exploring how endurance and routine can fuel artistic growth. I share my life and creative journey with my musician partner, Adam, as we navigate the transition from the waves of Lake Michigan to the historic streets of Vienna.