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Group classes, private lessons, and tutoring
I loooove to teach! I've taught undergrads, early childhood, retirement communities, local art centers, professional development, middle school, you name it. In addition to art and writing courses, I offer private tutoring in literacy and math intervention for school aged children. The best way of hearing about my current offerings is to: Sign up for my newsletter, for monthly ish updates on new classes and workshops or to Drop me a line directly through the Contact Me tab with any ideas or questions or hopeful could-you-teach-this prospects. I'd love to hear from you. To enroll in one of my courses being offered through local organizations, please visit: Oil Painting Study https://wickfordart.org/art-classes/oil-painting-study/ 
Teaching Philosophy & Background
My first career-decade was spent deep in the glorious, complicated world of education. I taught adults, elementary, early childhood, public and private schools, Montessori, art center programs, and ran some admin as well. I have experience founding and heading small startup schools and urban nature programs. I taught in India, France, and in Morocco while on a US Fulbright grant. I hold a Master's of Education degree from Lesley University, specializing in Community Arts, and Trauma Informed Learning. I am a Montessori certified early childhood specialist, with additional background in special needs and language immersion. And I have a BA from Colby College in Studio Art and Creative Writing, so really, I've come full circle. This gift of many spaces and perspectives has given me the opportunity to pick my favorite practices. I firmly believe that:
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