Mrs. Schoemaker grew up in upstate New York and started making art right away. Growing up with an art teacher for a mom, she was always surrounded by art. She decided to pursue art and began her studies at The Maryland Institute College of Art in 2000.

In 2004 she completed her Bachelors degree in Environmental Design and in 2005 completed her masters in art education. During that time she also taught at Crayola Works, Port Discovery and worked as a designer for an architectural and design firm. After graduation she started teaching full time at Forest Ridge Elementary School!

While at Forest Ridge, Mrs. Schoemaker has also taught at The Maryland Institute College of Art’s Young People’s Studio and Howard County Gifted and Talented Summer School. She loves art and most of all, sharing her love of art with her students!