Sue Surface is a creative and dedicated art teacher having had nearly 40 years of teaching background.  She focused mainly in the elementary classroom with an emphasis in language arts, which grew into a passion for the visual arts.  This excitement stemmed from a time in the mid-90’s when she was introduced to the rich artwork inherent in Caldecott-award children’s literature.  Sue still integrates the visual and printed word, having discovered her creative style during those years teaching her young students--both in academics and in seeing with an artist’s eye.As a little girl she had a natural connection to children.   She grew up as the second oldest of six siblings.  With her older brother and two younger sisters she would explore the world outside, creating stories and dreaming up fantasy scenarios of trees, the night sky, grass and landscape around her home.  As she grew, these interactions with family and friends, and authentic younger minds deepened her enjoyment of knowing her world.  Life became a time of creative exploration alongside young minds and eventually led to a career in engaging  children as an elementary school teacher.  That career opened wide her own creativity and passion for art.   Now retiring from 40 years as an educator, Sue is focused on children and art.