A seasoned educator, accomplished fine artist, and department coordinator with extensive administrative duties. With twenty-nine years of experience at Touro University, I have held roles as full-time faculty, Acting Deputy Chair, and Coordinator of the Digital Multimedia Design Program.

In 2020, I was promoted to Assistant Professor. In addition to my teaching responsibilities, I have worked on curriculum development, student advisement, and course planning. As Coordinator, I planned and staffed department courses in four different Touro locations. I collaborate closely with University Deans on various administrative tasks. I work closely with students, providing academic advisement and scholastic guidance.

As a dedicated artist, I am committed to continuous growth, refining my skills and expanding my knowledge through ongoing mentorship and study. 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Touro University, New York, NY 1996 to Present
My expertise lies in teaching beginning levels. I teach courses in the Adobe Creative Suite (CC), along with studio art courses in Drawing and Painting. I teach students in an inclusive environment that embraces diverse cultural backgrounds.

ESL TEACHER | 1982-1995
I taught English as a Second Language (ESL) at Berlitz, Rennert Bilingual, and through private lessons, working with a diverse group of international students.

PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1977-1979
Prior to moving to New York City in 1980, I was as an elementary art teacher in the Philadelphia Public School System.

OTHER

I am always seeking new challenges and opportunities to contribute my talents and abilities. In 2016, I volunteered for the Rio Summer Olympics, gaining valuable experience and expanding my horizons through this unique opportunity.

EDUCATION

Art Students League of New York – 2005 to Present

School of Visual Arts, NYC – Digital Art / Continuing Education, 1991-1996

New York University – Master of Arts, 1980-1982

Tyler School of Art / Temple University, USA & Rome, Italy – Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1973-1977

EXHIBITIONS

2025
Art Students League of New York, Concours Exhibit, Class of Joseph Peller
Value- An Exploration Between Light and Dark, Flushing Bank, Brooklyn (June 2025)
National Association of Women Artists, 136th Annual Exhibition, Leonovich Gallery, NYC

2024
National Association of Women Artists, 135th Annual Exhibition, One Art Space, NYC

2023
National Association of Women Artists, 134th Annual Exhibition, One Art Space, NYC

Art Students League of New York, Concours Exhibit, Class of Joseph Peller

2022
Art Students League of New York, Concours Exhibit, Class of Joseph Peller

2021
National Association of Women Artists, 132nd Annual Exhibition, One Art Space, NYC

National Association of Women Artists, Winter Small Works Exhibition, Online Exhibit, NYC

2020
National Association of Women Artists, 131st Annual Exhibition, One Art Space, NYC

Art Students League of New York, Concours Exhibit, Class of Joseph Peller

2019
National Association of Women Artists, Small Works Exhibition, NAWA Gallery, 315 W. 39th St., NYC

National Association of Women Artists, Drawing and Pastel, NAWA Gallery, 315 W. 39th St., NYC

National Association of Women Artists, Women Celebrating Creativity, Online Exhibition, NYC

Art Students League of New York, Concours Exhibit, Class of Robert Cenedella

“12 Windows,” Blick Art Stores, NYC

2018
“Waterfront,” Manhattan Borough President’s Office, NYC

Summer Small Works Exhibition, National Association of Women Artists, NAWA Gallery, NYC

Winter Small Works Exhibition, National Association of Women Artists, NAWA Gallery, NYC

Art Students League of New York, Concours Exhibit, Class of Robert Cenedella

Multimedia Art Exhibit, Penn South Artists, NYC

“Open Horizons,” CCM Art and Design Gallery, Randolph, New Jersey

2017
Art Students League of New York, Concours Exhibit, Class of Robert Cenedella

National Association of Women Artists, Small Works Exhibition, NAWA Gallery, NYC

2016
Art Students League of New York, Concours Exhibit, Class of Robert Cenedella

National Association of Women Artists, 127th Annual Exhibition, Sylvia and Po Kim Art Gallery, NYC

National Association of Women Artists, “Bold” Exhibition, Riverside Branch, New York Public Library, NYC

2015
7th Annual Small Works, Manhattan Borough President’s Office, NYC

New York Merit Scholarship Exhibition, Art Students League of New York

One-Person Exhibition, Burger & Lobster Restaurant, NYC

Chelsea Highline Artists Open Studios, NYC

Red Dot Exhibition, Art Students League of New York

Art Students League of New York, Concours Exhibit, Class of Peter Homitzky and Robert Cenedella

AWARDS

2015 Red Dot Recipient, Concours Exhibit, Class of Peter Homitzky – Art Students League of New York

2014 Merit Scholarship Recipient, Art Students League of New York

2013 Blue Dot Recipient, Concours Exhibit – Art Students League of New York

2012 Blue Dot Recipient, Concours Exhibit – Art Students League of New York

2011 1st Prize Winner, 8th Annual NoHo Artwalk Exhibit, New York, NY

2011 First Prize Winner, Sketch in the Park Series, Sponsors: Stonehenge NYC, Art Students League, Lee’s Art Supply

ARTIST RESIDENCIES
Casa Na Ilha, Ilhabela SP, Brazil – Two-Week Residencies; Summer 2019, Winter 2025

Palazzo Rinaldi, Noepoli, Italy – One-Week Residency, Summers 2013, 2014

International School, Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Umbria, Italy – One-Week Residency, Summer 2013

LANGUAGES

Proficient in Portuguese and Italian.