Resumé

Professional Experience

 

2008 - Workshop Facilitator – Teacher Training for Literacy Based Interactive Storytelling Programs for Grades 1-8

2002 - Present - Teaching Artist, Storyteller – Literacy Based Interactive Storytelling Programs for Grades 1-8

2003 -2004 - Puppet Designer and Co-facilitator for The Planet Earth Relationship Center, Inc., an Asperger’s Syndrome Social Skills Group

1998 - 2004 - Costume and Puppet Designer for ETC – the touring children’s theater company of Ruth Eckerd Hall

1989 -2005 - Costume Designer and Wardrobe Stylist for film and television

1984 -1989 - Production Coordinator for Eugene Alexander, Inc. - a woman’s evening gown manufacturer

1973 -1989 - Weaver of fabrics for art wearables, tapestries, and sculptures

 

Education

Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI – Bachelor of Fine Arts – Textile Design

Boston University, Boston, MA – B.A. – Liberal Arts

Professional Master Classes and Workshops for Storytelling and related subjects

 

Professional Affiliations

National Storytelling Network

Florida Storytelling Association – Current member of the Board of Directors and Director of Youthful Voices Committee

Tampa Bay Storytellers Guild

Current Venues

Elementary and Middle Schools of Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco Counties

The Hoffman Performing Arts Institute of Ruth Eckerd Hall

Morton Plant Mease Foundation Hospitals

Girlstories Program through Powerstories Theatre of Tampa Bay

Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco County Library Systems

Chick-Fil-A Restaurants