Previously I attended Juniata College in Pennsylvania where I received a BA in General History, Art History, and Museum Studies. My academic focus was not only on exhibition making and design but also WWII and pre-Impressionistic art. While at Juniata, I interned at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. where I learned the vast intricacies of the inner museum workings.
Most of my teaching opportunities and experiences have happened outside of a traditional classroom and learning environment. From one-on-one to groups, my teaching has been less on the academic side and more on the life skills side ranging from students half my age to three times my age. Teaching and learning does not solely live in a designated building but is a never ending aspect of life. …show more content…
This exhibition was created by David Hess, a sculptor and public artist for over thirty years, who was influenced by the rise of gun violence as a threat to public health. The show’s purpose is to create a platform for cross-communication and education about gun violence and gun safety through both temporary pop-up and more permanent exhibitions around the