I’m an avid art maker and know how to work in many art mediums. I taught PK-12 Art (yes, all of the grades!) at Martensdale-St. Marys School District for 10 years. I currently teach at Norwalk High School in Iowa. I teach Pottery, Drawing, Painting, 3D Design and AP Art. I grew up in central Iowa and I love to paint, sew, and create as well as I love to share my skills with other people. My philosophy is that experiences are what make the artist. It is my goal to offer multiple art experiences for students to help them grow as artists and humans.
Textile Wall Hanging, 28 x 28", Fabric, Beads, 2003
Warren County, Acrylic on Canvas, 24 x 30", 2010
Digital Collage w/ Screenprint, 2016, 2/16, 11 x 14"
Mother and Child, Digital Collage, 2016
Abandoned, Acrylic on Canvas, 2011 30 x 40"
Ceramic Bowl, Stoneware, 7 x 5", 2008
Experience: 2016 - Present High School Art Teacher, Norwalk Community School District, Norwalk, Iowa 2022- 2023 Norwalk Community School District Teacher of the Year Award 2006 - 2016 PK - 12 Art Teacher, Martensdale- St. Marys School District, Martensdale, Iowa 2001 - 2006 Freelance Designer and Seamstress, Meredith Publications, Des Moines, Iowa 2001 - 2004 Kindergarten Art Associate, Norwalk Community School District, Norwalk, Iowa Education: 2016-2018 M.A. Masters of Art Education, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois 2006 K-12 Art Education, Teacher Licensure, Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa 1990 B.A. Business Administration, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa Membership: Des Moines Art Center, National Art Educators Association, Iowa Art Educators Association Other: 2009 - Present, Owner and operator of Etsy Shop, DavidsonStudio and DavidsonStudioII