For nearly 25 years I pursued a career in the arts and academia and I have spent my professional career as an educator. I believe that at its essence, education is about transformation. As educators we are leading people through that journey of transformation. People are changed through their learning.
I was an art museum educator for nearly 20 years. I loved this work because it enabled me to connect with people around the creative expressions of others and make personal meaning out of it all. I was inspired by not just the art in the museum, but also by the people I met and the things that we shared with each other.
I’ve lived in six states, three countries, and across seven time zones. And no, my family was not in the military. A life in and around museums has taken me to some amazing places, given me an appreciation for museums of regional industry (a favorite sub-genre), and strong opinions on museum shops (I am a connoisseur of the floatie pen) and museum cafe cake (I have a list–and only 1 US museum is on it). Although I’ve worked in art museums, I explore all kinds of museums with a special love for small collections and historic properties. As a museum visitor I love to wander and be surprised by the oddities of collections and get excited about learning fun facts. My favorite museum to get lost in is the Victoria and Albert Museum. Overall favorite–depends on the day.
I am currently living in the city that has been my heart since I moved here for the first time in 1998, Los Angeles, CA. I am serving in the home of my 3-year old Boston Terrier, Dr. Marty Cohen, and a feisty mother-daughter feline duo, Birde and Cookie Flores. As an avid needle-pointer, you can find most evenings stitching and watching murder shows to down regulate my very active brain. With my spare moments, I will soon be learning to craft my series of museum based murder mysteries in the University of Cambridge MSt crime and thriller writing program. J.B. Fletcher is my role model. fe.