Hello! I am the 8th-grade art teacher here at Mesa. I graduated from the University of Colorado at Denver with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture. I earned my K–12 art teaching certificate from Metro. I’ve been a proud part of the Mesa team for several years now, and I’m absolutely thrilled to be back for another great year!

In my class, students will explore a rich variety of materials, tools, artists, and art history while bringing their own 2D and 3D masterpieces to life. When I’m not in the classroom, you can usually find me at my pottery wheel, hiking, getting lost in a good book, or catching a movie.

I can be reached at cridgley@dcsdk12.org.