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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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Creative Flow: A Centers-Based Art Curriculum for a Calm, Focused Classroom
Night Owl directed drawing SEL art activity K–3 | Night Owl guided drawing | Creative Flow Mini Unit | Calm & Focus | Centers | Sub PlansYour class needs to settle. This works. Night Owl is a picture book-based directed drawing and SEL art unit for K–3 classrooms. Students follow a simple guided drawing sequence to draw a little owl — and in the process, practice stillness, quiet focus, and self-regulation. Anchored by Night Owl by Toni Yuly (K–1) or Owl Moon by Jane Yolen (2nd–3rd), this com
K - 3rd
Other (ELA), Social Emotional Learning, Visual Arts
Creative Flow: A Centers-Based Art Curriculum for Calm, Focused Classroom
Cat directed - drawing SEL Curriulum K–3 | Cat Nap Guided Drawing Calm & Focus | Centers | Sub Plans|Drawing VideoYour class needs to slow down. This works. Cat Nap is a picture book-based directed drawing and SEL art unit for K–3 classrooms. Students follow a simple guided drawing sequence to draw a sleepy cat — and in the process, practice stillness, focus, and self-regulation. Anchored by Cat Nap by Toni Yuly (K–1) or Cat Nap by Brian Lies (2nd–3rd), this complete mini-unit includes everyt
K - 5th
Other (ELA), Reading, Visual Arts
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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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