EDUCATION
MFA, 2012, Academy of Art University, San Francisco, California
Major: Figurative Painting
BS, 2005, The Defiance College, Defiance, Ohio
Major: Visual Arts
Carolyn M. Small Honors Program
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Visual Art Teacher, Henry E. Lackey High School
2005-Present
Lead Teacher, Huntington Learning Center
2006-Present
LICENSES / CERTIFICATION
Maryland Standard Professional II License, Visual Arts
Ohio Provisional License, Visual Arts
AWARDS/HONORS/SCHOLARSHIPS
Nominated for the Washington Post Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award
Honorable Mention for “Alexandria Nights”, 2012 Potomac River Regional Art Show
Honorable Mention for “King Street”, 2011 Potomac River Regional Art Show
Recognition of Excellence from Educational Testing Services; Principles of Learning and
Teaching
Carolyn M. Small Honors’ Scholarship to study architecture in Italy
EXHIBITIONS
2013
Waldorf West Library Exhibition
Juried Art Exhibition
“U” nique Art and Framing Exhibition
Group Exhibition
Dynamic Shadows
Duel Artist Show: Jarrett Thor Fine Arts
2012
Waldorf West Library Exhibition
Juried Art Exhibition
Vivid Perceptions:
Solo Show: Jarrett Thor Fine Arts
Urban Perceptions:
Solo Show: Quality Printers
Potomac River Regional Art Show
Juried Art Exhibition
Habre de Venture: Dwelling Place of the Arts
Thomas Stone National Historic Site
Juried Art Exhibition
Teaching What You Love, Loving What You Teach
MCAC: Maryland Creative Center for the Arts
2011
Dynamic Transitions
Solo Show: Jarrett Thor Fine Arts
Potomac River Regional Art Show
Juried Art Exhibition
2010
Vivid Reflections
Solo Show: Jarrett Thor Fine Arts
Equinozio di Molla: Women in the Arts
Wideriver Gallery- Juried Art Regional Exhibition
PUBLICATIONS AS AUTHOR
“Urban Edge: Exploring Emotional Impact through Edge Control in Urban
Environments”, 2012.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Waldorf West Gallery Committee
Co-Chair Positive Behavior Interview Support (PBIS)
Teacher Mentor: Teacher Colleague Program
Middle States Planning Committee
Maryland Safe and Supportive Program Committee
Sponsor: Best Buddies
Dance Team
National Art Honors Society
Partners for Peace
Ski Club
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Arts and Cultural Council of the Rappahannock
Charles County Art Alliance
Colonial Beach Artist Guild
Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts
National Art Education Association
Waldorf West Library Gallery Committee