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About

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I was born and raised in Marion, South Carolina, where I have remained my entire life. Pursuing my love of art, I received a degree in Art Education from Francis Marion University and have taught Secondary Visual Art in public schools since 1993. I have served as art teacher at Marion High School for more than 30 years.
 
I have also served as Pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in Gresham, South Carolina, for almost three decades. My wife, Dottie, and I are parents to two children, Scottie, a recent Francis Marion University graduate, and Olivia, a current student at Francis Marion University. My work reflects an interest in two subject areas - landscapes and themes of faith.

 

I have participated in various artist shows and exhibited with the Charlin Gallery of Marion and the Different Strokes Gallery in both Marion and Latta, South Carolina. As a teacher and artist, I actively pursue both careers. Little did I know that by teaching art, I would be allowed the opportunity to teach children and pursue my own vision. I am overwhelmed thinking about how truly blessed I am.

STUDIES 


BS - Art Education, 1994
Francis Marion University, Florence, SC

Graduate work from the following institutions: Francis Marion University,

Coastal Carolina University, the College of Charleston, the University of South Carolina,

and Winthrop University

 

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Public School Teacher – Visual Art – K-12
Advanced Placement Endorsement -

Studio Art (Drawing, 2-D Design, 3-D Design) & Art History

 

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Florence School District One - Horizons Gifted and Talented (4 th – 6 th Grade)

Lead Teacher for Visual Art
1998 - 2005

Florence School District One - Horizons II Gifted and Talented (7 th – 9 th Grade)

Lead Teacher and Administrator for Visual Art

2007-2021

Teacher of the Year - Marion High School
& Marion School District One
2003-2004

Teacher of the Year – Marion High School

2026-2027

EXHIBITIONS & GALLERY WORK


Marion County Museum Two-Person Exhibition

2008

Francis Marion University Alumni Exhibition

2012

Charlin Gallery of Marion, SC
Different Strokes Gallery of Marion & Latta, SC

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