Jackelyn Adkins attended the University of Central Florida, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Art Education with a minor in Graphic Design. She is currently pursuing a Master of Arts at Lindenwood University in Art History and Visual Culture. As a student, artist, and professional, she finds great importance in sharing with her students that you are never done learning and creating. Jackelyn has been teaching for fifteen years at all grade levels in the Central Florida area. Currently, she is the 2D Studio Art teacher at Tohopekaliga High School as well as a professor in the Graphics Department at Valencia College. Sparking creativity and self-expression at all ages is what drives her in her profession, whether it be in early elementary or post-secondary education.