• BA degree in Environmental Studies: Nature, Culture, & Arts - Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame
• Experience in sustainable textiles, art history, drawing, and silk screen printing
• Wilderness Outdoor Leadership Foundation Camp Counselor

*Each course is accommodated to the corresponding grade level

Drawing

• Still drawing of objects in classroom environment
• Outdoor space journaling & still drawing
• Soil Painting
• Drawing with non-traditional items

Indigenous Art

• History of indigenous art
• Explore indigenous artworks
• Create an indigenous inspired artwork

Endangered Species Project

• Identify and research existing endangered species
• Create a 2D/3D art project of species of choice out of natural materials

Natural Dye

• History of natural dyes
• Learn about the impacts of Fast Fashion
• Demonstrate how to make natural dye and use ancient Japanese dyeing techniques

2D/3D Upcycle Project

• Learn the major environmental impacts
• Create informative artwork using non-traditional items, such as trash and recyclable items

• 4.VA:Cr1.1: Brainstorm individual and collaborative approaches to a creative art or design problem.
• PK.VA:Cr1.2: Engage in self-directed, creative art-making.
• 1.VA:Cr1.2: Use observation and investigation in preparation for making a work of art.
• 7.VA:Cr1.2: Develop criteria to guide making a work of art or design to meet an identified goal.
• Prof.VA:Cr1.2: Shape an artistic investigation of an aspect of present-day life using a contemporary practice of art or design.
• 1.VA.Cr2.1: Explore uses of materials and tools to create works of art or design.
• 2.VA:Cr2.1: Experiment with various materials and tools to explore personal interests in a work of art or design.
• 6.VA:Cr2.1: Demonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, methods, and approaches in making works of art and design.
• Prof.VA:Cr2.1: Engage in making a work of art or design without having a preconceived plan.
• PK.VA:Cr2.2 Share art materials with others.
• 1.VA.Cr2.2: Demonstrate safe and proper procedures for using materials, tools, and equipment while making art.
• 6.VA:Cr2.2: Explain environmental implications of conservation, care, and clean-up of arts, materials, tools and equipment.
• Prof.VA:Cr2.2: Explain how traditional and nontraditional materials may impact human health and the environment and demonstrate safe handling of materials, tools, and equipment.
• PK.VA.Cr2.3: Create and tell about art that communicates a story about a familiar place or object.
• K.VA:Cr2.3: Create art that represents natural and constructed environments.
• 2.VA:Cr2.3: Repurpose found objects to make a new artwork or design.
• PK.VA:Cr3: Share and talk about personal artwork.
• PK.VA:Re7.1: Recognize art in one's environment.
• PK.VA:Cn11: Recognize the purpose of an artwork.