Creative professional artist and author with 20 years experience teaching art to K-9 students. Highly effective teacher selected to write curriculum, lesson plans, and examples for NC essential standards and common core in visual arts for Guilford County Schools. Experienced leader with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with individuals on all levels. Possesses extensive knowledge of 21st century teaching and learning methods and has immense subject knowledge, enthusi-asm and charisma, as well as a genuine interest in educating others.