Hi—I’m Kari!

For the past decade, I’ve been immersed in the world of education, taking on a wide range of roles and challenges. I’ve dedicated my career to helping others grow and thrive. Now, I’m excited to turn that energy inward and explore what growth looks like for me.

Curriculum Vitae

  • 2023- Present

    Pathway Coordinator Developed and implemented innovative CTE programs in a variety of industry sectors. Increased overall program admissions by 148%.

    Fine Arts & Advanced Placement Instructor Instructed AP students in Fine Arts and Art History, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and artistic development in various media.

    Yearbook Advisor Led a diverse team of students in the creation, design, and production of the school yearbook, managing editorial, photography, layout, and publishing processes. Implemented a comprehensive timeline and project management system, ensuring deadlines were met and final product was delivered on schedule.

  • 2018-2023

    Department Head Led and managed the Arts and CTE departments, overseeing curriculum development, faculty performance, and alignment with district and state standards. Provided leadership, mentoring, and professional development opportunities for staff to enhance instructional quality and and student outcomes. Coordinated departmental budgets, resource allocation, and materials procurement to ensure that all programs were well supported and maintained.

    CTE Coordinator Developed and launched innovative programs, focusing on industry-relevant skills and preparing students for careers in Graphic Design, Video Production, Entreprenuership, and Healthcare. Implemented strategies for increasing student enrollment and engagement in the arts and CTE programs.

    Arts & Technology Instructor Utilized industry- standard software to teach students real world design skills and best practices. Instructional and curriculum design to facilitate student needs.

    Yearbook Advisor Instructed students in foundational and advanced graphic design techniques, including digital illustration, typography, and layout design. Ensured deadlines were met and the final product was delivered on schedule.

  • 2017-2018

    Arts Educator Instructed a variety of visual arts while maintaining a large studio and a diverse student population.

  • 2015-2017

    Assistant First Grade Teacher, Middle School Art Elective Teacher & High school Visual Arts Teacher

  • 2013 Bachelors of Fine Arts, University of North Florida

    FLDOE Art K-12 Certification, Exp. 6/2030

    Adobe Photoshop Certification

    2019-2020 Teacher of the Year