Resume
EDUCATION:
2013 Certificate for Creative Grief Coaching www.griefcoachingcertification.com
2011-2012 Certificate for Level II Expressive Arts Professional Training Program from New York Expressive Arts, Albany, New York www.newyorkexpressivearts.com
2008-2010 Certificate in Spiritual Direction from Haden Institute www.hadeninstitute.com
2007 -2008 Certificate for Level 1 Expressive Arts Professional Training Program from New York Expressive Arts, Albany, New York
1991 - 1994 Certificate in Pastoral Ministry from Loyal Institute for Ministry Extension Program, Loyola University, New Orleans, Louisiana
1988 -1991 Non-matriculated student Broome Community College Art Department
1982 -1987 Master of Divinity with distinction Colgate Rochester Divinity School, Rochester, New York
1977 -1979 Bachelor of Science in Nursing, cum Laude University of Rochester School of Nursing, Rochester, New York
1974 -1976 Psychology Major, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2007-2010 Arts-in Education liason for Southern Tier Celebrates!
2009 Perot Systems Community Art Project, Plano, Texas
2006 Opened “The Art Barn”, a private studio where I offer an “Open Studio” program , and teach classes and workshops in a variety of media.
2005 Workshop coordinator, Southern Tier Celebrates!
2003 to 2004 Arts in Education Visiting Artist, Roosevelt Elementary School.
2003 Arts in Education Visiting Artist, Maine Endwell Middle School
1999 to 2006 Owned and operated La Loba Creations gallery and studio, Binghamton, New York
1991-1997 Facilitator, Loyola Institute for Ministry Extension Program
1987-1992 Instructor, Formation for Ministry Program, Catholic Diocese of Syracuse, New York
1980-1981 Staff nurse, Bethesda Hospice, St. Paul, Minnesota
1979-1980 Staff nurse, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester New York
GRANTS
2002-2012 Awarded total of 11 Arts Partners Grants in Binghamton, NY schools,
New York State Council on the Arts
2008 Individual Artist Grant, administered through the Chenango County Council on the Arts for "The Welcome Table" community art project and public installation, in collaboration with Southern Tier Celebrates!
AWARDS
2008 Heart of the Arts Award from Broome County Arts Councilfor significant recent contributions to the arts in Broome County
2005 Gorgeous Recognition Award for creation and dedication to the mission of the Gorgeous Washington Street Association
2003 Woman of Achievement Award from the Broome County Status of Women Council
Citation Award from New York State Art Teacher's Association for a non-member who promotes art education in Region 4
2001 Award for "Cow Study," painted desk and chair Divine Bovine Art Show, Chenango County Arts Council
2000 Honorable Mention "Let's Party" painted chair
Second Place, "Birch Grove" Watercolor New York State Fair Art Exhibition
1997 Mission Award for "Screaming Sisterhood," Mixed media assemblage, WeekWithout Violence Exhibition, YWCA, Binghamton, New York
1996 Honorable Mention for "Web," Watercolor and ink, Week Without Violence Exhibition, YWCA, Binghamton, New York
2013 Certificate for Creative Grief Coaching www.griefcoachingcertification.com
2011-2012 Certificate for Level II Expressive Arts Professional Training Program from New York Expressive Arts, Albany, New York www.newyorkexpressivearts.com
2008-2010 Certificate in Spiritual Direction from Haden Institute www.hadeninstitute.com
2007 -2008 Certificate for Level 1 Expressive Arts Professional Training Program from New York Expressive Arts, Albany, New York
1991 - 1994 Certificate in Pastoral Ministry from Loyal Institute for Ministry Extension Program, Loyola University, New Orleans, Louisiana
1988 -1991 Non-matriculated student Broome Community College Art Department
1982 -1987 Master of Divinity with distinction Colgate Rochester Divinity School, Rochester, New York
1977 -1979 Bachelor of Science in Nursing, cum Laude University of Rochester School of Nursing, Rochester, New York
1974 -1976 Psychology Major, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2007-2010 Arts-in Education liason for Southern Tier Celebrates!
2009 Perot Systems Community Art Project, Plano, Texas
2006 Opened “The Art Barn”, a private studio where I offer an “Open Studio” program , and teach classes and workshops in a variety of media.
2005 Workshop coordinator, Southern Tier Celebrates!
2003 to 2004 Arts in Education Visiting Artist, Roosevelt Elementary School.
2003 Arts in Education Visiting Artist, Maine Endwell Middle School
1999 to 2006 Owned and operated La Loba Creations gallery and studio, Binghamton, New York
1991-1997 Facilitator, Loyola Institute for Ministry Extension Program
1987-1992 Instructor, Formation for Ministry Program, Catholic Diocese of Syracuse, New York
1980-1981 Staff nurse, Bethesda Hospice, St. Paul, Minnesota
1979-1980 Staff nurse, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester New York
GRANTS
2002-2012 Awarded total of 11 Arts Partners Grants in Binghamton, NY schools,
New York State Council on the Arts
2008 Individual Artist Grant, administered through the Chenango County Council on the Arts for "The Welcome Table" community art project and public installation, in collaboration with Southern Tier Celebrates!
AWARDS
2008 Heart of the Arts Award from Broome County Arts Councilfor significant recent contributions to the arts in Broome County
2005 Gorgeous Recognition Award for creation and dedication to the mission of the Gorgeous Washington Street Association
2003 Woman of Achievement Award from the Broome County Status of Women Council
Citation Award from New York State Art Teacher's Association for a non-member who promotes art education in Region 4
2001 Award for "Cow Study," painted desk and chair Divine Bovine Art Show, Chenango County Arts Council
2000 Honorable Mention "Let's Party" painted chair
Second Place, "Birch Grove" Watercolor New York State Fair Art Exhibition
1997 Mission Award for "Screaming Sisterhood," Mixed media assemblage, WeekWithout Violence Exhibition, YWCA, Binghamton, New York
1996 Honorable Mention for "Web," Watercolor and ink, Week Without Violence Exhibition, YWCA, Binghamton, New York