Kate Cross has been an art teacher for 30+ years and is the Art Lead in her school district. Her own sculptural work is mainly in ceramics, glass, and fibers, with privately commissioned pieces in glass and ceramics. She began building her glass knowledge by taking fusing and stained glass classes at Phoenix Center for the arts over 20 years ago, developing projects for her students as she acquired new techniques. Principals supported her programs by purchasing glass supplies, enabling students to work in this exciting media. As a life-long learner, she continues to take classes and will now be teaching a teen class and kiln carving workshop at Phoenix Center for the Arts.