A Little About Me

I'm Karilyn, a multi-passionate artist, teacher and writer. I walk this path of service, self-empowerment and self-expression because I get what it is like to be where you're standing. I, too, deal with feelings that keep me frustrated, scared and stuck.

After living far too long in debilitating fear, my soul whispered until it eventually roared, "Be true to who God created you to be." I answered the call deep in my heart—the call to live in accordance with my authentic, empowered self and serve others.

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Experience

  • Fine Arts Teacher

    • Saint Agnes Catholic School | Aug 2024 - Present

  • Fine Arts Teacher

    • Bourgade Catholic High School | Sep 2021 - May 2024

  • Camp Counselor

    • Royal Family Kids | Jul 2019 - Present

  • Freelance Graphic Designer

    • Oct 2012 - Present

  • Substitute Teacher

    • Scoot Education | Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Substitute Teacher

    • Diocese of Phoenix | Jul 2019 - Aug 2022

Certifications

  • BFA, Graphic Design - Columbia College Chicago

  • Trauma-Informed Outreach - Connection Coalition

  • Creative Insight Journey Course - Jennifer Grace

  • Step Study Intensive for Application and Understanding - Y12SR

Topics of Study

  • Assertiveness

  • Boundaries

  • Codependency

  • Christianity

  • Mindfulness

  • Authenticity

  • Mind/Body Connection

  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

  • Intuitive Eating

  • Binge Eating Disorder

  • Depression and Anxiety

  • Grief

Testimony

I wanted to thank you for a great class yesterday. The way you conducted it, the creative handout, the materials & classroom - all were so professional and inviting. The paint process was so fun & spontaneous! And we each got to take home our masterpieces. You ignited a spark in me that wants to further explore this technique!

— Carol, Workshop Attendee

“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”
— Anaïs Nin