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I solve creative and emotional overload by giving people a simple, structured way to reset through art. Two decades of teaching visual arts, SEL, and creative wellness — from preschool classrooms to high school studios, Montessori environments to community colleges. I've taught in public schools, alternative education settings, and everywhere in between. PreK–12, all media, all learners.
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Doodle Dot Directed Drawing for Calm and Connection | K–5 SEL Art Activity
Directed drawing SEL art activity for K–5 | Doodle Dot Drawing for Calm and FocusThis dot drawing activity helps students settle, self-regulate, and focus through simple, repetitive pattern-making. Perfect for morning transitions, after recess, sub days, and SEL time — no prep, no art experience needed. When your class needs a reset, this works.This resource includes a guided drawing video accessible via a link inside the PDF teacher guide, a teacher guide, a pattern inspiration handout, and a
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Experience
I solve creative and emotional overload by giving people a simple, structured way to reset through art. Two decades of teaching visual arts, SEL, and creative wellness — from preschool classrooms to high school studios, Montessori environments to community colleges. I've taught in public schools, alternative education settings, and everywhere in between. PreK–12, all media, all learners.
Teaching style
My approach draws on years of SEL practice, mindfulness training, and experience working with diverse learners across every kind of classroom and community setting. I meet students where they are — whether a preschooler in a Montessori environment, a high schooler who thinks they "can't do art," or a burned-out teacher who's forgotten they're allowed to create. The goal is always the same: a space where everyone feels capable, calm, and seen.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I don't have a shelf of trophies. What I have is a folder of handwritten letters from students — written on notebook paper during Teacher Appreciation Week, slipped under doors, handed to me on last days of school.
One of my favorites ends with: "I am 100% certain that I am not the only student that feels this way. PLEASE keep doing what you're doing."
So I am.
My own education history
M.S. Ed, Bank Street College of Education · BFA, Maryland Institute College of Art · Montessori Certified · Breathe For Change Wellness, SEL & Yoga Certified ·
Additional biographical information
Online producer and Curriculum developer for Nickelodeon and Sesame Workshop · Professional development trainer throughout New England and New York.
Based in Connecticut. Working with educators across the US and UK.
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