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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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Loved to draw in class. This was the picture taken for the award at Crockett Elementary School.
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Spend lots of summers making and selling artistic t shirts, which I sold mostly at local flea market, to relatives and friends.
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After much debate with my father to allow me to create a huge mural in my room, he allows me to...paint the restroom!! :)
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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!!!
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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.
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Representing Art Club at Homecoming
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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!
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I moved away to Dallas, and married very young. As a result, I didn't enroll into Fashion School as planned. :(
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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.
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I have a beautiful baby girl. It was a life changing experience. I remember created a large mural in her room before her arrival.
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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.
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1990- 2004 Worked in the accounting field while continuing to take part-time college core classes.
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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.
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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
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Undergrad Sculpture Mentor Professor http://www.georgelorio.com/
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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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Art Teacher Assistant, providing Art instruction to local ISD Schools.
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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.
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Rotary International Recipient for Profession (Art Education /Museum Studies) Group Study Exchange in France. http://www.valleymorningstar.com/articles/mariscal-76086-france-texas.html
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Volunteer Art Educator. Working with students to enable them to develop creative skills.
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Both my daughter and I got the chance to go to Paris France on Study Abroad with University of Texas Brownsville
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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.
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http://education.arts.ufl.edu/student-gallery/
Admissions Portfolio
Continuing my passion for Art Education -
Speaking to Students /Community about Art and Art Education
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Continuing to grow as an Artist and Art Educator through Graduate Studies and research. www.veronicamariscal.com
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Students show their appreciation of art with thank you notes and drawings.
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Students show their appreciation for art..making me a sign to wear.."Mariscal Rocks"
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Art Instructor working with special needs children of the region
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High School Art Teacher
