The Da Vinci Initiative was created by Kara Lysandra Ross and Amanda Theis to provide atelier training to art teachers and students throughout the country and the world.
PRESIDENT & CO-FOUNDER
Mandy Theis (Hallenius)
Mandy Theis (Hallenius) is a certified K-12 art teacher and past Co-President of the Washington Art Education Association. She is a graduate of the four year program at the Aristides Atelier. She also studied classical drawing at the Corry Studio of Figurative Art, Mims Studios, and Ingbretson Studio. She has 14+ years of teaching experience, and leads professional development workshops for art teachers and artists all over the United States.
Mandy Theis (Hallenius)
Mandy Theis (Hallenius) is a certified K-12 art teacher and past Co-President of the Washington Art Education Association. She is a graduate of the four year program at the Aristides Atelier. She also studied classical drawing at the Corry Studio of Figurative Art, Mims Studios, and Ingbretson Studio. She has 14+ years of teaching experience, and leads professional development workshops for art teachers and artists all over the United States.