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Loved to Draw at young age
My mother sewed most of our clothing, since I had many siblings and it was more cost efficient. Because of this, I learned to sew at a very young age. I guess that is where the fashion design drive started in my earlier years. -
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My love for Art
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2nd Grade Winning Fire Prevention Drawing Poster Contests
Loved to draw in class. This was the picture taken for the award at Crockett Elementary School. -
6th -8th Grade Creating Art to Sell
Spend lots of summers making and selling artistic t shirts, which I sold mostly at local flea market, to relatives and friends. -
8th Grade My " Bathroom Masterpiece"
After much debate with my father to allow me to create a huge mural in my room, he allows me to...paint the restroom!! :) -
7th -9th Grade, Making more and more T-shirts!
Just one of the examples of a t-shirt I made. I took and used the pictures to show and get more orders. It was the 80's and I made t-shirts with butterflies, watermelons, flowers and I also Jackson Pollocked every t-shirt I could!!! -
Fashion School Scholarship- High School
My Art Teacher helped me to apply for Fashion School in Arlington, Texas. I was awarded a scholarship to attend after submitting a store layout and Fashion line with 3-8 pieces of clothing. -
High School-Active in Art Club
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High School-Painting a Classroom Mural
During my senior year, my art teacher allowed us to creating a City Scape mural in the Art classroom wall. I can't wait to create many more murals with my students! -
Married at very young age
I moved away to Dallas, and married very young. As a result, I didn't enroll into Fashion School as planned. :( -
High School Mentor in Art
My Art Teacher in High School inspired me to persue my dream. After finishing my undergrad courses in Art Education, I made sure to thank him for motivating me then and inspiring me to teach the Arts today. -
Becoming a Mom
I have a beautiful baby girl. It was a life changing experience. I remember created a large mural in her room before her arrival. -
Becoming a Single Mother
Being alone with my daughter enabled me to continue to fight to continue my education as well as become a stronger, educated and self sufficient woman. -
Accounting Director while continuing my University Studies
1990- 2004 Worked in the accounting field while continuing to take part-time college core classes. -
Back to University Art Studies
After working many years as an Accounting Manager and Bookkeeper, I finally decided to persue my long life passion full time in Art Education and set an example for my daughter. -
My Art History Mentor Professor
Dr. Ruth Keitz, inspired me as an Art Educator and as a mentor, I still ask for her expertise and advise today. http://www.utsystem.edu/teachingawards/2009/contingent.htm#rkeitz -
Art University Studies
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Paris France Study Abroad Mentor Professor
Dr. Suzanne Lalonde influenced me as a woman and educator to continue to persue my educational goals, even when others never thought it possible, she gave me the tools to look not only within but globally. Mentor Professor and Role Model still today.
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Brownsville Museum of Fine Arts
Art Teacher Assistant, providing Art instruction to local ISD Schools. -
Professor Sonja Varbelow = Inspiring Educator
Professor Varbelow, inspired me in my Undergrad Studies of Education Pedagogy. Her teaching methods and advice has made an impact till this day on my teaching philosophy.
http://www.utb.edu/vpaa/coe/Pages/SonjaVarbelow.aspx -
Group Professional Studies Exchange Scholarship
Rotary International Recipient for Profession (Art Education /Museum Studies) Group Study Exchange in France. http://www.valleymorningstar.com/articles/mariscal-76086-france-texas.html -
Art Educator
Volunteer Art Educator. Working with students to enable them to develop creative skills. -
Study Abroad Paris France
Both my daughter and I got the chance to go to Paris France on Study Abroad with University of Texas Brownsville -
Dr. Kerry McArthur =Inspiring Educator
Inspired me as an educator and role model, in the promotion and continuing advocacy of Educational literacy and awareness in our school systems and teaching methodology.
http://www.utb.edu/vpaa/coe/Pages/KerryMcarthur.aspx -
University of Florida Art Education Graduate Studies
http://education.arts.ufl.edu/student-gallery/
Admissions Portfolio
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Art Advocacy
Speaking to Students /Community about Art and Art Education -
Publishing Graduate Art Education Works
Continuing to grow as an Artist and Art Educator through Graduate Studies and research. www.veronicamariscal.com -
Middle School Art Teacher
Students show their appreciation of art with thank you notes and drawings. -
High School Art Teacher
Students show their appreciation for art..making me a sign to wear.."Mariscal Rocks" -
Childrens Museum Brite Spot Program
Art Instructor working with special needs children of the region -
Teacher of the Year Award
High School Art Teacher
