I grew up in Oak Park IL. right outside of Chicago and I was introduced to ceramics when I was about 12 years old. During Hight School I advanced my skills greatly and was able to show a few pieces in the National Council for the Education of the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) 2007 K-12 Show.

I am Currently enrolled at the State University of New York at New Paltz, studying for a BFA in Ceramics.