Melissa

Founder, Art Smart Kids TN

I have been involved in all things art all of my adult life. I studied art education in college and have a Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in art education. I began my teaching career in the suburbs of Memphis 25 years ago. I currently hold a TN teaching license with a K-12 art endorsement and have worked with students from Pre-K to college. I also hold a Master of Architecture degree and spent years designing hospitals with an amazing firm in Nashville.  

I spent a few years as a stay-at-home mom to my two wonderful kids (my favorite job yet), and as they have grown I have become ready to step back into art on a more full time level. Over the past three years, I have enjoyed stepping back into one of my favorite roles as educator and sharing my love of art with a whole new group of creative learners. I hope you will join me for year five of this Art Smart journey. Fun things are ahead!