Experience

Davis and Elkins College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant To The President

  • Aug 2019 - Present

• Augusta Heritage Center, Director

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2019

  Director of the Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins College. The Augusta Heritage Center is known nationally and internationally for its activities relating to traditional music, folklife, and folk arts of many regions and cultures. Best known for its intensive week-long workshops and the Augusta Festival, year-round activities also include folklife research and documentation, production of films and audio recordings for a national audience, and outreach programs for young people and our local community. Show less

• Myles Center for the Arts, General Manager

  • Mar 2013 - Aug 2019

  General Manager of the Myles Center for the Arts on the campus of Davis & Elkins College. Coordinate year round performances and cultural events on campus in collaboration with Fine and Performing Arts, the Office of Student Life, the Campus Activities Board, and the Office of Academic Affairs.

• Augusta Heritage Center, Interim Director

  • Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

  Interim Director of the Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins College. The Augusta Heritage Center is known nationally and internationally for its activities relating to traditional music, folklife, and folk arts of many regions and cultures. Best known for its intensive week-long workshops and the Augusta Festival, year-round activities also include folklife research and documentation, production of films and audio recordings for a national audience, and outreach programs for young people and our local community. Show less

• Adjunct Teacher

  • Sep 2003 - May 2014

  Education 309 - Methods for Teaching Art. The course is designed to give an overview of art education while at the same time developing and broadening the student's knowledge and ideas about art. The artistic growth of children as well as art instruction’s relation to culture and environment is stressed. A well-balanced exposure to art theory, art history and criticism, and, most importantly, practical hands-on art experiences help the student define their role as an art educator. Students develop a portfolio of art lessons and activities suitable for the classroom that can be integrated into a variety of subjects. Show less



Randolph County Community Arts Center

• Executive Director

  • Aug 2005 - Mar 2013

  Executive Director of the Randolph County Community Arts Center (RCCAC), a non-profit organization promoting and supporting the arts in Elkins / Randolph County, WV and surrounding areas. RCCAC sponsors an evening concert series, a family concert series, art exhibits, a spoken word series, arts and music classes and more. Specialties: Grant writing, marketing, art education

• Arts Coordinator

  • Jul 2004 - Aug 2005

  Coordinated exhibits, classes and concerts at the Randolph County Community Arts Center (RCCAC), a non-profit organization promoting and supporting the arts in Elkins / Randolph County, WV and surrounding areas.

• Class Coordinator

  • Dec 2003 - Jul 2004

  Coordinated year round arts and music classes at the Randolph County Community Arts Center, a non-profit organization promoting and supporting the arts in Elkins / Randolph County, WV and surrounding areas.



Jackson County Schools, Georgia

• Art Teacher

  • Aug 1989 - Jun 1996

  Certified art teacher for pre kindergarten through 5th grade students. Certified art teacher for pre kindergarten through 5th grade students.