National Technical Institute for the Deaf/Rochester Institute of
Technology in the Bio-Medical Photography Program.
My inspiration is Mother Nature herself. Her beauty and grace are
amazing and infinite. I believe that many people are not aware or are
only partially aware of time how perfect nature can be. For me, nature
is it’s own perfect model.
When I am taking photographs of flowers outdoors, the wind keeps the
flowers in constant motion. The challenge for me is to wait for it to hold
it’s own breath to “allow me the privilege” of photographing it’s beauty.
As I capture the essence of a subject, I am in awe with the texture and
perfection of it whether it’s in the midst of a struggle to bloom, or in full
glory, or even in the sadness of decay. My goal is to share this awe; to
inspire others to see what I see and hopefully take the time to
appreciate the perfection of Mother Nature.
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Monroe Community College July 2003 to Present
Brighton, NY
Instructor
Taught ASL I, II, III, IV on ongoing basis.
Freelance Deaf Awareness Consultant July 2003 to Present
Greater Rochester Area
Provide presentations and workshops for area businesses and educational facilities to improve access and
awareness for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf Blind individuals.
Education
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University of Vermont May 1995
Masters in Education (Higher Honors). Higher Education Student Affairs
Rochester Institute of Technology May 1991
Bachelor of Science (Higher Honors) Biomedical Photography
Senior Thesis: Nature Photography
Professional Awards and Publications
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Deaf Artists of America, Rochester, NY: First Place – “The Train”. Exhibition celebrating the 150th Anniversary of
Photography (1989)
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY: Second Place – “Impact of 150 Years of Photography” lecture.
(1991)
“Deaf Way II Anthology”, “After the Rain”, Back-cover image on periodical (2002)
Selected Photography Exhibits
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1989 "150 Years of Photography", Deaf Artists of America Gallery, Rochester, NY (Invited)
1991 Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY – Senior Thesis: Nature Photography
1991 Vermont Pasta Company Restaurant, Burlington, VT – Restaurant Décor
2001 "Seeing Through Deaf Eyes", Prince Street Gallery, New York, NY (Invited)
2001 Dyer Arts Center, Grand Opening, NTID, Rochester, NY (Invited)
2002 Kentucky "Deafest", Lexington, KY (Invited)
2002 "Deaf Way II", Washington, DC (Invited)
2003 Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Boston, MA (Invited)
2004 Images and Visions of a Culture", aND Gallery, St. Paul, MN
2004 "Deaf Way IL 2", Chicago, IL (Invited)
2004 "Rock Paper Glass", High Falls Art Gallery, Rochester, NY
2005 March 7 - April 4 "Naturally Deaf View: Perspectives of a Deaf Woman Nature Photographer (One Woman
Show) Dyer Arts Center, Rochester, NY (Invited)
2005 Deaf Women United
2006 "Toronto Deaf Film Festival"
Permanent Collections
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1991 National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester, NY for a gift to the National White House in Washington,
DC
1991 Rochester Institute of Technology
2005 National Technical Institute for the Deaf Permanent Collection
Work Represented Nationally in Private Collections
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1995 Private Collector, Chicago, IL
2001 Private Collector, New York City, NY
2002 Private Collector, Rochester, NY
2005, 2006 Private Collectors, Rochester, NY
Other Artistic Interest/Sales
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Pottery – White Stoneware and Porcelain Functional Ware
Custom-Designed Greeting Cards
Mosaic Vases
2000 LINKS Deaf Arts Center (Boston)– Holiday Craft Sale & Open House
2001 LINKS Deaf Arts Center (Boston)– Spring Craft Sale
Fall 2001, Spring 2002 Mudflat Pottery (Boston) Open Studio Sale
2002 Kentucky Deafest (Lexington, KY)