Education

2009 - M.A.                  Secondary Education, San Francisco State University

2004 -  Credentials     Fine Art, Computer Applications, San Francisco State University

2002 - Certificate        Drop Out Prevention, California State University, East Bay

1998 - B.A.                    Studio Art, Philosophy, Rutgers University (cum laude)

Professional Experience

2005-Present      Teacher, Berkeley High School, Berkeley CA

                                         IB Studio Arts, Drawing, Painting, Computer Arts & Animation

2003-2005           Teacher, Longfellow Middle School, Berkeley CA

                                          New Media

2000-2002           Teacher, Frick Middle School, Oakland, CA

                                          Computer Arts

1998-2000            Americorps Volunteer, Frick Middle School, Oakland CA

                                         Curriculum/Technology Integration Coach

Writing

2010                      The High School Art Studio as a Research Lab, MA Thesis

Presentations & Workshops

2010                       Berkeley Unified Research Symposium, Presenter

2011                        NAEA Convention, Best Practices Presentation

2006                       BTSA Colloqium, Best Practices Workshop

2005 & 2006         UC Berkeley Extention, Technology C & I integration Instructor

Exhibitions, Grants & Awards

See "Exhibitions" Page

Areas Of  Specialization

Curriculum & Instruction,  Student Support, Urban School Reform

Arts-Based Research, Painting & Drawing, Photoshop, Flash, Sandvox, MS Office Suite

Membership

National Art Education Association