As part of my ongoing appreciation of and dedication to the visual arts, I continue to accumulate valuable experiences in the teaching field. As a teaching artist, I have had the opportunity to work with various groups of individuals who avidly enjoy combining the creative process with academic standards. From residencies in kindergarten to middle school classrooms, students have created vibrant and dynamic pieces that reflect social and cultural currents while meeting academic standards. These pieces have either become permanent additions to the schools in the form of mounted murals, sculptures and standing panels, or resulted in a well-crafted portfolio for students to keep. At adult centers, participants have been involved in innovative projects that utilize various facets of the visual arts to promote social, emotional and cognitive development. Most recently, through ArtsWestchester, I have completed teaching artist residencies at Westhab Shiloh with seniors, the Westhab School 13 after school program with second and third graders, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy with fourth grade classrooms. I look forward to participating in more teaching experiences and promoting education through the arts.