Carrie Gerber
One of my interests is my pets Gozer and Puff, they are Degus. In the states Degus are considered exotic pets but in Europe many people have them. They are very smart and can live to be 10yrs old. I highly recomend them, just keep in mind they are a higher maintenence pet.They have definite personalities and consider themselves the boss.
I am also an Art O Mat Artist. This great little company uses old cigerette machines to sell small pieces of artwork. I make small paintings that can be worn.
Recognition I have recieved
In July of 2018 I recieved the Human Services Impact Award for Rock County earning me employee of the Month. I was nominated by another employee outside of our facility for my collaboration with another Human Services Department.
In 2017 I was awarded a STEAM grant for our facility. With these funds the youth we serve experienced projects they had never been exposed to. Coding,enginering and team building.
In 2016 I was chosen to speak at the National Art Educators Confrence.My presentation was Delinquincy to Creativity. I spoke and demostrated the process in which I began the Art Program in The Rock County Youth Services Center.
In 2015 and 2014 I recieved consecutivley scholarships to Dillman's Bay for workshop tuition.I was taught Pocket Sketching and Negative Space Watercolor Painting.
Also in 2014 I was awarded a grant to impliment a photography unit in the Art Program. This grant allowed the Rock County Youth we serve to experience photography and editing. This unit is still a part of our programing.
In 2010 I began the pilot program for the Rock County Youth Services Center. I started with purchasing supplies on my own to creating lesson plans. The Art Program is now part of the youths daily lives and has it's own budget.