About Me

About me... Well this is the start of my junior year here at Boise State.  I am majoring in Art Education with an emphasis in Photography.  I take a full time class load as well as work two jobs as a Student Photographer for Boise State and also a few hours a week doing general kitchen work at Cucina di Paolo, a small Italian restaurant located on Vista.  When I am not working or busy with school I enjoy making art, writing, reading, being outside, skateboarding, biking, snowboarding, climbing, frisbee golf, cooking, eating good food, traveling, just living life and making an adventure out of it.
Currently my adventure has led me here to Boise, ID for school to pursue Art and becoming a teacher.  I moved out here all the way from the small town of Gilford, New Hampshire.  What...? New Hampshire that's pretty far. Why Boise? everyone asks me.  For one, my dad attended Boise State, that's how I ended up applying, but also this was the cheapest option for me as the East Coast schools are absurdly overpriced.  Also I saw this opportunity as a launching point for my grand adventure.  I don't regret for one second coming out here.  I wouldn't trade my experiences so far for anything.  However, I know that Boise is good for now, for school and experience, but it only serves one leg of my journey as I aspire to travel Europe next semester for study abroad and just go from there where ever opportunities arise.
My real goal after school is done, which I know won't be for a few years as I plan on pursuing my masters, is to become a professional photographer/artist.  Art is my passion, my life, and if I can find a way to support myself doing what I love then what could be better.  However, I know how the world of art is very demanding and constantly changing and success rates are what you make of it.  This is the reason I am pursuing Education as well.
I first knew I wanted to pursue teaching in 8th grade and this urge was reinforced throughout high school mostly by my art teacher.  Watching and receiving the enjoyment and energy she created in the classroom and in individuals was something I envied.  So I took on my first teaching position my junior year at the local ski area in town.  I started teaching snowboarding to all age groups and levels of riders.  I taught for two years and still consider that job one of the best I've ever had.  It was so rewarding for me to watch my students progress their skills and gain great appreciation and understanding for something that I love so much.  It made me feel good to know that I could assist people in learning to love and appreciate something that I was so passionate about, and also to pass on my knowledge so others could benefit as I did.  This translated into me pursuing art education for the same reasons, the reward of helping others and spreading a love for art.