​"Stop thinking about artworks as objects, and START thinking about them as triggers for experiences."
​-Roy Ascott

Whoa! This is my sixth year at PBL, as well as my sixth year teaching.  My first five years were such a great experience, and I have learned so much.  This is a special place with many talented staff members and students; I am thankful to be here! As well as teaching Art II, Art III, 2D/3D, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, I also sponsor Art League, am a class sponsor, and the Delta Habitat for Humanity Service Trip Leader.

I also teach an Art Camp at the Paxton Park District for grades 1-8 in the summer.

I was born and raised in a rural community, Lewistown, IL with one older brother, Jay, an Assistant Principal in Canton, IL , and my twin brother, Adam, who works in Cardiac Rehab in Utah with his wife, Brittany.  My parents are both recently retired; my mom after teaching at the elementary level for over 25 years. I also got married last school year! Trevor, my husband, works as a Commercial Producer at WICA in Champaign and dives into anything creative he can. 

​After graduation I attended Spoon River College where I graduated with an Associates in Arts Degree and Certificates in Web Design and Electronic Design.  While attending SRC I was involved with the student government and served as the student trustee. 
​ I then transferred to Western Illinois University in Macomb.  I graduated in December 2012 with my Bachelors in Art Education.  While attending WIU I served as the Vice-President of the National Art Education Association Student Chapter, and the President of FUEL, an on-campus ministry.  Currently, I attend art education conferences at the Krannert Art Museum to continue to bring new things into the classroom. 

My first love in the art world was for photography and graphic design.  I later found my niche in the fine art side and focused heavily in both areas throughout my college career.  I have a wonderfully supportive family and group of friends.  I am blessed by them daily.
​ I have a love for people, service, community, music, all things art, and learning new things!

Some of my favorite things are: 
people, sunshine, tea, coffee, coffee mugs.
Fall, Christmas, pinterest.com,
esty.com, family, friends, music,
acoustic guitar, yellow, dogs, daises,
Jack Johnson, naps, my Mac, TOMS,
thrift stores, the outdoors, books...

People who inspire me:
Mom, my brothers, my close friends, Dad
Annie Lebovitz, Blake Mycoskie,
 Jesus, Vik Muniz, Grandpa W.
The Snowmans, Shelby Adams, Spencer Tunik...