I taught English as a Second Language in Saudi Arabia for 18 years and retired from teaching in 2019. While I was teaching abroad, I continued to work on my art creating landscapes, portraits, but mostly mixed medium with collage, which is a huge interest for me. Over the years, I have exhibited in group art exhibitions in Canada as well as abroad. During my free time, travels around the world inspired my art - the diverse cultures, the people and the landscapes and most of all the spontaneous experiences big and small have enriched my life beyond my expectations. Please don't hesitate to speak your mind and add your comments. It is great to be able to post some work on this website; a great place to be inspired by other artists.
Education: 2006 – 2009: Master’s Degree in Postsecondary Education, Memorial University, Newfoundland, Canada
1996 -1997: TESL Certificate (Teach English as a Second Language), Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
1996: (Summer Completion) Bachelor of Fine Art Degree, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
1988 -1990: Graphic Design Diploma, (Honors), Algonquin College, Ottawa, Canada
1977 -1981: Fine Art Diploma, Major: Drawing, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Work Experience August 2010 – May 2019 English Language Instructor, Prince Sultan University, English Department, Riyadh, KSA
October 2003 – June 2009 English Language Instructor, Institute of Public Administration, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
September 2000- June 2003 English Second Language Instructor, Prince Sultan College for Tourism and Hotel Sciences, Abha, Saudi Arabia
September 1997 – June 2000 English Second Language Instructor, Fujairah Technical High School, United Arab Emirates
December 1992 – June 1994 Volunteer Art and English Teacher, Bonwatlou Community Secondary School, Serule, Botswana, Africa Employer: Botswana Ministry of Education / World University Service of Canada:
Drawing Instructor P/T, Algonquin College / Ottawa Technical High School, Ottawa, Canada • Designed and taught adult life drawing courses • Designed and taught basic to advanced still life drawing courses • Critiqued / evaluated students art work
1990 – 1991 Graphic Design, Gordon Creative Group, Ottawa, Canada
