I am originally from Woburn, Massachusetts, and I received my BFA from UMass Dartmouth.  For several years, I worked in Boston as a medical illustrator.  In 1997 I moved to Texas and obtained my Post-Baccalaureate teaching certification from UNT.  I have been teaching in Texas for 13+years.  I am very active in the local art community, and I participate in many artist organizations in and around Gainesville.