At Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM), I have taken a variety of courses in art making, methods, and classroom management. In my academic career, I tried to not only better my abilities as an artist, but also develop the communication and leadership skills required of a successful teacher. I spent many extra hours at the school whether I was in the dark room working late on my photography or in the ceramics room finishing up an assignment. When I wasn’t working on my artwork, I was overseeing a group of peers while I served as President of the MSUM Ceramics Guild. I was also an active member and person in charge of human relations for our chapter of the National Art Educators A...