Originally from Phoenix, AZ, Tori has always believed in the transformative power of art. After earning her bachelor’s degree in Art History in 2016, she was drawn to the non-profit arts sector. She worked as a program coordinator for an organization that provides free arts programs to youth who have experienced trauma. This experience inspired her to pursue an educator certification in K-12 Arts Education. She gained experience as an art teacher in a public K-8 elementary school prior to relocating to Salt Lake City in 2022 and joining the FMSL faculty.
Tori is passionate about creating an art studio where students have the creative agency to discover and express their own ideas. She believes wholeheartedly in the power of choice in the art studio, working alongside young artists as they develop a learner-directed curriculum that centers their authentic interests. Outside of teaching, she loves creating with clay, traveling, cooking (and eating!), reading, being in nature, and spending time with her partner and their dog.
