After months of uncertainty and change, the new normal has become a reality. My time at Reitz Ranch Center for Ceramic Arts has come to an end. It's still hard to believe that ten years ago to the month, I moved from Iowa to Arizona to work with my mentor, Don Reitz. My position evolved from Don's studio assistant to the Ranch's studio manager, and finally as Education Director. These last few months have been unexpected and difficult, to say the least.

However, as one door closes (sometimes quickly due to a pandemic), another opens. My hope is that the Ranch will someday reopen for future generations to come. Until then, my focus is shifting to my own studio. While the Reitz Ranch has been shut down due to the coronavirus, I've had time to set up my studio and begin to make new work.

Over the last few weeks, I've started to think about creating a space for future classes to be hosted in my home studio. With the pandemic in mind, my ideas are to start small with private one-on-one classes, and other online socially safe practices.

I'm nervous to be making such a shift in my life, but I'm optimistic good things will come from it. Thank you everyone for all your support over the years and I hope our paths cross soon.