In my experience, getting to create art while learning helps spark the interest of what ever subject I teach my students. It’s my hope that after each class my students will not only gain more confidence in their drawing abilities as well as, self expression, creative thinking, and basic color theory, but also that they get to walk away with tons of new knowledge about animals with whom we share our planet as well as a love for art and science! 

I attended the University of Oklahoma and studied Zoology. I have made it a life long goal to strive to learn as much as I can about the Earth, its animals and habitats. I think animal science is important and it is a personal passion. Though I have dedicated many years of study to Zoology, I never turned my love of science and animals into a career. Instead I decided that my second love, art, would be my topic of choice to teach. I have taken many online, and in-classroom drawing, painting, and art theory classes. I have 7 younger siblings, and also have a lot of nanny experience. The kids I care for, my siblings included, have all enjoyed, and benefited from my knowledge of drawing, painting, and art. Having been around children my entire life, I have the patience and positive demeanor necessary to teach young students to draw step by step with a smile. It is a good way for kids to hone in on their artistic and creative potential, while defining their individual aesthetic. This class allows for the combination of both science and art and is my absolute favorite style class to teach!