Introduction

 Hi everyone! 

My name's Amara and I am from Burrillville, RI. I have a Bachelor of Arts from Salve Regina University in Studio Art with concentrations in Graphic Design, Photography, and Interactive Media Arts. I also have my Interior Design CE from RISD. I work as an independent contractor in interior design. I take measurements of existing houses/buildings and create floor plans, renderings, and architectural layouts for permitting. I love what I do but I also missed working with children which I did for years prior to my career in interior design. I am just starting the RIC MAT in Elementary Education program, and I am so excited!! 

I'm a chronic hobby collector. I love knitting, crocheting, painting, drawing, taking pictures, playing the guitar, reading, and sewing. I'm currently working on a 5' painting of Half Dome in Yosemite. Here is a link to my (severely not-up-to-date) website if you want to see some of the work I did in undergrad.

I love to exercise and be outside. I love biking, running, going to the gym, hiking, camping, and traveling. I  am also an avid photographer and love to photograph nature. I always have at least 1 camera (usually 2) strapped to me while hiking. My favorite is film photography but I also love my digital camera for ease and taking pictures of completed job-sites to upload on the website. Here is a link to my art Instagram (that got completely taken over by my photography). 

I love being a creative, energetic person and I am excited to create exciting lesson plans for my students in the future. I am so excited to teach and work with kids again, especially now that I'm an aunt and will get to watch my nephew grow up.