From Pennsylvania, Anne attended Virginia Tech and received her Bachelors of Architecture.  After working for two years as an architectural intern, she decided to pursue her real dream—to study the fine arts at PAFA.  She calls it the "perfect fit."

The transition to a full-time Certificate program has been a bit “overwhelming” but she is anxious to develop her craft.

Anne receives both merit and need based scholarship support, and saves money by living at home and commuting to class one hour each way.  She also works part-time as a waitress during the school year and full-time in the summer.

"Every day is a battle between making art and the practical need to have an income."