For thirty-five years, I was employed as an art educator with the Hackensack Public School System. Loving my job as teacher and mentor, I spent those years and most of my energy inspiring young artists ages five to eighteen. It was an amazing experience. Retired since 2010, I decided to continue my journey with a shift, which allows me more time to focus on integrating my studio time, gallery shows, and private teaching. Since then, I have been exhibiting my work at various venues around the world.