ABOUT Ms. Lily

Lily Dunbar was born and raised in Rural Vermont on a dairy farm. Her mother started teaching her art when she was just a toddler, and taught her art classes all the way through her senior year of high school. To say that she was raised in a creative environment is an understatement. This passion for the arts followed her into her college years where she studied Biology, focusing on microbiology, chemistry, and physics, but still finding time to fit in the art classes like painting, drawing, and book making. She graduated top of her class from Northern Vermont University with her Bachelor of Science.

After taking some time off because of COVID-19, Lily decided to head back to school to get her Master's in Art Teaching from Maine College of Art and Design. She worked through their ten month intensive program, doing her student teaching in both an elementary school and a high school.

Lily's out of school hobbies include rock climbing, traveling, and being outside. She is an artsy outdoorsman with a love of adventure and experiences. Her motto is "Even if it isn't fun, it will probably make a great story."

Education:

Maine College of Art and Design

Master of Art in Teaching

Northern Vermont University - Johnson

Bachelor of Science, Biology
Minor: Visual Studio Arts

Awards & Exhibitions:

Connections, MECA&D, Portland, ME December 2021

Exhibited three works of art under the theme Connections in a collaborative gallery show with fellow MAT members

Lula Potter Cup, NVU, Johnson, VT May 2020

This award is named in honor of Lula Potter (1885-1974), a legislator and community leader who began her education at JSC/NVU-Johnson in 1900. It is awarded to the two students with the highest GPA in their graduating class. This award recognizes outstanding academic achievement.

Henry Sheldon Memorial Cup, NVU, Johnson, VT

This award is given to the student with the highest GPA in their graduating class.

Biology Award, NVU, Johnson, VT

This award is given in recognition of exceptional academic achievement.

Professor Margaret G. Ottum Environmental Scholarship, NVU, Johnson, VT

The Professor Margaret G. Ottum Environmental Scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in the sciences who will be entering their junior or senior year in the fall. The recipient must demonstrate a commitment to the college or community and display leadership potential.

The Chesamore Honor Society Award, NVU, Johnson, VT May 2017

This award is given to the sophomore with the highest GPA in recognition of their exceptional academic achievement.