With a professional background in fine art, theater, dance, and as a performing musician, Holly believes that the arts and the creative process are a critical part of utilizing 21st Century skills and can greatly enhance learning and engagement in other subjects. Holly strives to inspire students at CCID to unlock their unique creative potential and to have confidence in expressing themselves. Holly earned her Bachelors degree in Art and a terminal Master of Fine Arts degree in Drawing and Painting from USU. Before coming to teach at CCID Holly worked for 7 years in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services at USU. She taught an arts integration course to elementary education majors, and was the program coordinator of USU ArtsBridge, a nonprofit arts outreach program benefiting Cache Valley schools. Holly holds a teaching license in secondary Education with a K-12 Visual Arts Endorsement. Holly currently paints, sings and plays guitar in the local band “Juniper Junction.” She and her husband Ryan are parents of two daughters, and two dogs.