I have been a successful Adjunct Professor for the Pennsylvania State University since 2014. I enjoy teaching Foundations of Professional Photography and Photo Culture where students learn to use manual camera settings, to communicate using images, and to print high quality images. I also had the opportunity to teach at Juniata College during the 2016-2017 academic year. 

 

I am certified to teach the Literacy Through Photography program which I brought to the Centre Learning Community Charter School during the 2018-2019 school year. It provided an opportunity for middle school aged children to combine photography and writing to increase literacy skills. A student exhibition followed completion of the program.

 

I graduated from Penn State with a Master of Fine Arts Degree with a concentration in Photography in May 2014. I earned my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a concentration in photography and a Minor in Human Development and Family Studies in August 2011.

 

I performed as a Basic Needs Case Manager for 10 years before returning to school to pursue Art. Photography provided another way to advocate for others and have important discussions. I have photographed sensitive topics such as environmental concerns, homelessness, poverty, aging, illness, and equality for LGBTQIA+ communities. I used my 35mm and 4x5 film cameras in most of my documentary work. I developed traditional photographic prints as well as scanned negatives for digital publication. 

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I love the outdoors and being in nature. You’ll frequently find me hiking somewhere with my camera typically off the beaten path.

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