Education
2017           M.F.A. Ceramics, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois.
2012           Post-baccalaureate, College of Visual and Performing Arts, Syracuse     University, Syracuse, NY.
2008          B.F.A. Ceramics, Arcadia University, Glenside, Pa.
2005           A.A.  Fine Arts, Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, Pa.
 
Teaching Experience
2017          Teaching Assistant, 3D fundamentals with Tyler Lotz, Illinois State University, Normal,IL
2016 .         Mentor, Honors Program, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
2016           Instructor of Record, ceramics 1, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
2016           Pottery in the Making, alumni event, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
2016           Teaching Assistant, Visiting Artist Seminar with Tyler Lotz, Illinois State University, Normal, IL.
2015           Teaching Assistant, Visiting Artist Seminar with Tyler Lotz, Illinois State University, Normal, IL.
2014           Teaching Assistant, Ceramics II with Albion Stafford, Illinois State     University, Normal, IL.        
                   Teaching Assistant, 3D fundamentals with Albion Stafford, Illinois State University, Normal, IL.
2013           Teaching Assistant, Beginning Throwing with Jeremy Randall, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY.
2012           Teaching Assistant, Beginning Throwing with Peter Beasecker, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY.
2012           Teaching Assistant, Digital Mediation with Brian Giniewski, Arcadia University, Glenside, PA.
2011           Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Ceramics with Jill Allen, Arcadia University, Glenside, PA.
2011           Mentor, Honors Program, Arcadia University, Glenside, PA.
2011           Teaching Assistant, Advanced Ceramics with Bryan Czibesz, Arcadia University, Glenside,PA.
2009          Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Ceramics with Heather Mae Erickson, Arcadia University, Glenside,PA.
2008          Teaching Assistant, Ceramics-summer session with Gregg Moore, Arcadia, University, Glenside, PA.
 
Residencies
2009          Summer Resident/Assistant, Peters Valley Craft Center
 
Professional Services
2016          Director Search Committee, Graduate Student Representative, Illinois State University, Normal, IL.
2015          Visiting Artist Committee, Graduate Student Representative, Illinois State University, Normal, IL.
Professional Experience
2016          Remaking of ISU seal, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
2013          Studio Assistant, Amy Smith, Lincoln, NE.
2013          Kiln repair and rebuilt the bagwall and grate system, University Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE.
2013          Installation Assistant, Peter Beasecker, Swarthmore College,Swarthmore, PA.
2013          Assistant Kiln Builder, Liz Lurie Kiln Builder, built a Train style, wood kiln, Cazenovia, NY.
2012          Studio Assistant, Peter Beasecker, Cazenovia, NY.
2012          Assistant Kiln Leader, Liz Lurie Pottery, Cazenovia, NY.
2012          Studio Assistant, Margie Hughto, Jamesville, NY.
2012          Studio technician, Arcadia University, Glenside, PA.
2011           Installation Assistant, Paula Winokur, Horsham, PA.
2011           Studio Production Assistant, Heirloom Home and Garden, Glenside, PA.
2011           Assistant Kiln leader, Susan Beecher Pottery, East Jewett, NY.
2010          Studio assistant and mould production, Bennett Bean Studio, Blairstown,      NJ.
2010          Assistant Kiln leader, Susan Beecher Pottery, East Jewett, NY.
2010          Kiln repair and rebuilt the bagwall, Susan Beecher Pottery, East Jewett, NY.
2009         Assistant Kiln Builder, Bruce Dehnert Kiln Builder, built a single chamber, catanary arch, wood kiln   
                  Dover, NJ.
2009         Studio Assistant, Paula Winokur, Horsham, PA.
2008         Installation Assistant, Gregg Moore, “the Miner's Canary project,” Cross Mckenzie Gallery, Washington       
                  D.C.
2008         Assistant Kiln Builder, Robert Winokur, built a single chamber salt kiln. Horsham, PA.
2008         Assistant Kiln Leader, Chris Bonner, fired an anagama kiln.
 
Exhibitions
2017 .       crafting service, MFA thesis exhibition, gallery CVA 110, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
2017         MIXTAPE, New Members Show, Crane Arts Center, Philadelphia, Pa
2016        MFA Student Biennial, University Galleries, Normal, IL
2016        Show for Solidarity, Transpace galleries, Normal, IL
2015        Student Annual, (Best of Show) University Galleries, Normal, IL
                901, Front Room Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
                MFA Student Biennial, University Galleries, Normal, IL
 
2012          Shaped Clay Society Fall Exhibition, J &J Smith Gallery, Smith Hall, Syracuse University
2011          Peters Valley Clayworks, selected works by Bruce Dehnert, Moscow Clayworks, Moscow, PA.
2009         Peters Valley Instructors/Assistant Annual Exhibition, Layton, NJ.
2009         Fine Arts and Crafts Show, Phoenix Village Art Center, Phoenixville, PA.
2008         Senior Thesis Exhibition, Arcadia University, Glenside,PA.
2004         Annual Student Art Exhibition, Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, PA.
 
 
Awards
                  Friends Of The Arts Grant, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
                  Full Tuition Waiver, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
                  School of Art Best in Show, Student Annual 2015, Normal, IL
                  Irving S. Tick Ceramics Award, Student Annual 2015 Normal, IL
                  Friends Of The Arts Grant, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
                  Alcorn Family Scholarship, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
 
 
Extended Skills
Experience with, kiln repair, woodworking tools, general carpentry, metal smithing, high temp, soldering, laser cutting and welding.