I was born and raised in St. Louis. I first touched clay my senior year of high school and was immediately drawn in. Not quite sure of my path, I enrolled at St. Louis Community College at Meramec where I studied ceramics with Bob Allen. At this point I was hooked, and started my journey to become a professional artist.
      This path led me to the Appalachian Center for Craft in Smithville, TN to study under Vince Pitelka. It was at the Craft Center where I developed my love and knowledge of atmospheric firing (wood, salt, and soda). After receiving my BFA, I have been juried into fine craft shows, I have been in numerous national juried exhibitions, and I have had work published in Lark book’s 500 Cups. My days are currently filled with applying to the next show, making pots, and playing with the dogs and enjoying life.