Born and raised in Washington DC.

BFA in Painting, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 2001

Professional Certificate in Art Education, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 2001

M. Ed. Sonoma State University, 2023

K- 8 Art Educator 2001 - Present

Chicago Public Schools, New Orleans Public Schools, Gallery 37, Chicago, A.R.T, San Francisco, Petaluma City Schools, San Rafael City Schools