I grew up in North Carolina, the home of the furniture capitol of the world. My family worked in the furniture industry. A love of art and architecture led me to the University of Georgia to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts in interior design. After working in interior design in Atlanta, I continued my education in art making and art history and earned a Master of Art Education with an emphasis in museum education. I have been fortunate to travel to many places around the world. I also studied art and design in Italy. I consider these first-hand experiences in other cultures as an invaluable part of my design education.