EDUCATION

2022    Master of Fine Arts, Studio Art, Florida State University, Tallahassee FL
              Thesis: “Antigoglin: Labor, Craft, and Art in Appalachia”
2019      Bachelor of Fine Arts, Ceramics, University of West Georgia, Carrollton GA
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COLLEGIATE TEACHING EXPERIENCE

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2025    Part-time Faculty, University of West Georgia, [Beginning Ceramics, Design 1, Introduction to Art]

2024    Part-time Faculty, University of West Georgia, [Beginning Ceramics, Drawing 1, Introduction to Art]
             Limited Term Instructor, University of West Georgia, [Design 2 Sections 1,2,3; Beginning Ceramics, Advanced Ceramics]
2023    Adjunct Faculty, University of West Georgia, [Drawing 1, Introduction to Art]
             Adjunct Faculty, University of West Georgia, [Design 1, Introduction to Art]
2022    Instructor of Record, Florida State University, [3D Foundations]
2021     Instructor of Record, Florida State University, [3D Foundations]
              Instructor of Record, Florida State University, [3D Foundations online course]
2020    Instructor of Record, Florida State University, [3D Foundations online course]
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2016-2024    Annual Anagama Kiln Firing, University of West Georgia
2021-2024    Instructor, Visual Arts, TUMC Fine Arts Camp, PreK-12, Trenton GA
2022             Museum Assistant, The Reece Museum, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City TN
                      Instructor/Head Counselor, Visual Arts, Mason’s Fine Art Camp, K-8, Tallahassee FL
2019-2020    Ceramics Lab Technical Assistant, Florida State University
2019              Photography Studio Assistant, University of West Georgia
2017-2019     Ceramics Studio Assistant, University of West Georgia               
2017-2018     Metal Shop & Wood Shop Assistant, University of West Georgia
2016-2018     Iron Pour, University of West Georgia
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ASSOCIATED SKILLS

- Understanding that every student comes in with a different lived experience that may affect their performance in class.
- Meeting students where they are in terms of skill level and speed in completing assignments and other tasks.
- Implementing professional practices into assignments and lesson plans to prepare students for the future.    

- Ability to teach students both analog and digital ways of making art at foundations level.
- Experienced in teaching beginning and upper level ceramics courses.
- Encouraging students to have an interdisciplinary practice and leading by example.
- Encouraging and displaying accessibility and sustainability in all facets of art making.

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AWARDS

2024    Sammy L. Nicely Appalachian Artist Award, Reece Museum, Johnson City TN
2021    UWG Alumni Association Award, University of West Georgia
2019    Adelaide D. Wilson Graduate Student Success Fund: Dean’s Scholarship, Florida State University
2018-2019    David Dugan Jr. Scholarship, University of West Georgia
                     Dorothy & C.J. Colevins Art Award, University of West Georgia
2016-2017    Henry Setter Memorial Scholarship, University of West Georgia
2015-2016    Pat Lynch Scholarship, University of West Georgia
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SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

2024    12th Annual FL3TCH3R Exhibit: Social and Politically Engaged Art, Reece Museum, juried by Meaghan Dee, Johnson City TN,                            received Sammy L. Nicely Appalachian Artist Award
              Studio Practice: UWG Faculty Show, Carrollton Art Center, Carrollton GA
              Expressions of Humanity, Blue Space Gallery, Virtual Exhibition
              Emerging Perspectives, Delaplaine Arts Center, juried by Ryan Lauterio, Frederick MD
              Proximity, Decatur Arts Alliance Gallery, Decatur GA
              Embodying Culture: Women in Appalachia, Reece Museum, Johnson City TN
2023     UWG 8th Biennial Alumni Art, Visual Arts Building Gallery, juried by Bruce Bobick, Carrollton GA
              WEFT: Woman Empowering Fiber Traditions, City Hall Galleries, curated by Tenee Hart, Tallahassee FL
              Three Person Show, Where + Wear + Ware, Thomasville Center for the Arts; collaboration by Leah Gossett, Tenee Hart, and April                    Webb; Thomasville GA
2022    10th Annual FL3TCH3R Exhibit: Social and Politically Engaged Art, Reece Museum, juried by Wesam Haddad, Johnson City TN 
              Group Collaboration, Bodies of Meaning: MFA Graduate Exhibition, FSU Museum of Fine Arts, Tallahassee FL 
              All About Love, Carnaghi Art Building Atrium & Working Method Contemporary Gallery, curated by Camille Modesto & Nik Rye,                        Tallahassee FL
2021      The Shape of Care, WJB Gallery, curated by Grace Ali, in collaboration with Museum Studies Course, Tallahassee FL
              Thresholds, Carnaghi Art Building Atrium & Working Method Contemporary Gallery, curated by Shelby Hubbard, Tallahassee FL
              UWG 7th Biennial Alumni Art, Visual Arts Building Gallery and Lobby, juried by Elyse Defoor, Carrollton GA
              Member’s Show, 621 Gallery, Tallahassee FL
2020     Iowa State University Print Society: Annual Print Exchange and Exhibition, Gallery 181, Ames IA
              Slips, Trips, and Falls, Working Method Contemporary Gallery, Tallahassee FL
2019      We’re Not From Here, Working Method Contemporary Gallery, Tallahassee FL 
              Solo Show, Fragile Comforts, Visual Arts Building Gallery, Carrollton GA
              6th Biennial Alumni Art Exhibition, Bobick Gallery, juried by Andrea Stone, Carrollton GA
              Remote Dialogue: A Juried Student Exhibition Connecting UWG & FSU Students, 621 Gallery Annex, curated by Brittany Watkins,                    Tallahassee FL
              Art Takeover Juried Student Exhibition, Carrollton Train Depot, curated by Marcella Kuykendall, Carrollton GA
              UWG Department of Art Juried Student Exhibition, Bobick Gallery & Gallery 2, juried by Beth Lilly, Carrollton GA, received “Best in                  Show” in 3D category
2018      Pop Up Potluck, Visual Arts Building Gallery, Carrollton GA
              Advanced Photography Show: Fantastical Specimens, 3rd Floor Atrium Humanities Building, Carrollton GA
              Artistic Women of West Georgia, Ingram Library (UWG campus), Carrollton GA
              UWG Department of Art Juried Student Exhibition, Bobick Gallery & Gallery 2, juried by Bruce Bobick, Carrollton GA, received                          second place in the 3D category
2017      Eyes on the Future, Blu Rose Art Bistro Gallery, curated by Reta Pettigrew, Douglasville GA
              Solo Show, Blue Sapphire Collection, Feathers and Twigs, Carrollton GA Annual Art Take Over, The Amphitheater, Carrollton GA
              UWG Department of Art Juried Student Exhibition, Bobick Gallery & Gallery 2, juried by Yu Kai Lin, Carrollton GA
2016      Annual Art Take Over, The Amphitheater, Carrollton GA
              Elementals, Visual Arts Building Gallery, Carrollton GA
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PUBLIC SCHOLARSHIP

2024     Post-College Life & Grad School, Artist Presentation and Lecture, University of West Georgia
2023     Professional Practices, Presentation and Lecture, University of West Georgia
2022     Antigoglin: Labor, Craft, and Art in Appalachia, Artist Talk and Presentation, Florida State University
2021      The Shape of Care, Artist Panel and Symposium, Department of Art History, Florida State University
              Grad School: Who, What, When, Where, and Why?, Artist Presentation and Lecture, University of West Georgia
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & VOLUNTEERING

2024     Braided Rug Workshop, University of West Georgia
              Portfolio & CV Lecture and Workshop, University of West Georgia
2021-2024     Mug Making Workshop, University of West Georgia
2016-2018      Biannual SPARK Program & Workshop, University of West Georgia

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2024     National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Conference
2022     Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Program; Social-Behavioral-Educational Researchers Course
2021      Allies & Safe Zones Program
2020     Program for Instructional Excellence (PIE) Teaching Orientation & Training Conference
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PUBLICATIONS

2024     Featured in 12thFL3TCH3R Exhibit Publication
              Featured in Embodying Culture: Women in Appalachia Catalog
2022     Featured in 10th FL3TCH3R Exhibit Publication

2019      Featured in Eclectic 2019: Art and Literary Magazine of West Georgia
2018      Featured in Eclectic 2018: Art and Literary Magazine of West Georgia
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COMMITTEES

2024     BFA Photography Capstone [3 students], University of West Georgia
              BFA Ceramics Capstone [6 students], University of West Georgia
              BA Art History Capstone, [1 student], University of West Georgia
2018      Department of Art Hiring Committee, University of West Georgia