Kristen Maniscalco received her BFA with honors in art and art education from Michigan State University. She has a professional certification in K-12 education and has taught 6-12 grade art for the last ten years, also working as an adjunct instructor at Lake Michigan College for the last four years, teaching art education and ceramics classes in the evenings. She moved to Vermont last summer to apprentice on an organic farm and learn more about agricultural sustainability. Kristen is passionate about art, the environment, and teaching in hopes of inspiring others to pursue their passions.