About me
For several years, I've been the enthusiastic art teacher at the middle school level, where my focus is on design quality, innovation, and enhancing the student experience. I encourage students to refine their designs, encouraging them to make connections that extend beyond the classroom. My belief in the potential to transform education to better suit the needs of our current generation of students has driven me towards UX design. Studying how individuals interact with educational products has been a personal interest of mine for years, shaping the way I design my website, structure my units, and refine my teaching methods.
Without realizing it, I have been creating user profiles, conducting user studies, and exploring various versions of my product. Enrolling in the UX course provided by Google was enlightening, as it gave me the language to articulate my practices. Participating in the Instructional Coaching course allowed me to combine my passion for design, UX, and art with coaching. While I adore education and working with people, I also feel prepared to tackle new challenges and embark on fresh adventures.
Education:
Google UX Design Professional Certificate March 2024
Coursera - Online
MACUL Instructional Coaching Cohort
Forward Edge / MACUL - Online
M.Ed Special Education: Emotional Impairments 2012
University of Michgan - Dearborn, MI
Certification in K-12 Art Education 2004
Eastern Michigan University - Ypsilanti, MI
BFA with a concentration in Photography & Graphic Design 2000
Michigan STATE University - East Lansing, MI
Design Experience:
Whitmore Lake Waves - T-shirt Designs
David Zobeck/Author - Author Website
Geisler Art Room - T-shirt Design, website design, video creation, and school posters
MACUL - T-shirt Designs & Newsletter Design
Kimble Klassic - Wolverine Diving Club Medals and Ribbon Design
The Copier Chronicles - Website Design, newsletter design, writing, and content research.
Walled Lake Visual Arts Department - K12 Annual Art Show Posters & Handouts
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