"I see my work with young artists as an extension, and beginning point to my own. Choosing the materials, setting the space, creating the invitation, is an offering of trust, and respect, and done so with love and in the spirit of reciprocity. It is an act of honoring, it is how I communicate, 'I see you and I welcome all parts of you.' I am passionate about sharing my approach with other parents, educators, and anyone who is dedicated to the rights of children as fully realized humans with valuable perspectives, and worthwhile ideas that are essential to the communities they belong to."