About

Nancy has over 40 years of work experience and continuing education in the art of teaching and in the creative arts for self expression and healing. 

At this time Nancy teaches mindful nature journaling classes and workshops. Earthmind Nature Journaling helps with managing stress, and opens creative channels and a deep connection with the natural world. This class is appropriate for all skill levels, from those fearful of drawing to those with years of experience, and is for all ages from 10 onward through the elder years. 

Nancy is also available to zoom teach homeschooled children and adults.

Professional credentials

NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor

NYS Department of Education Permanent Certifications:

School Psychology

Elementary Teacher K-6

Art Teacher K-12

Certifications in Creative Arts Therapy, Play Therapy, Mind-Body therapies

Teaching, Art Teaching, and Creative Arts Therapy Consultation Experience

2022- Friends of the Forest, https://friendsoftheforestct.org/

2022- Farmington Libraries

2019-2021 Athens Cultural Center: Earthmind Nature Journaling, a class I developed in which we use a variety of art techniques to connect with the natural world. We learn to focus our minds on what is before us and use mindfulness techniques to increase focus and joy in art making and the beauty we see. We draw with graphite, watercolor, pen and ink and sometimes choose to be representational and other times we abstract our imagery. Poetry and free writing add to the artistic journal pages we create. 

2016-2019 Saugerties Public Library: Nature Drawing and Creative Arts play for grownups. 

2003-present: Rensselaerville Library: Asemic Poetry, Huyck Preserve: Yoga and Drawing in Nature, Woodstock Community Center, homeschool arts instruction, creative arts therapy consultation for individual clients.

1984 - 2003: Teaching in public and private schools, preschool through adult, School Psychologist, In-service instructor.