It is fascinating, and mysterious, how one’s life’s path is directed by select teachers, caring mentors and extraordinary opportunities that have the power to change the course of one’s destiny. They ‘happen’ to appear at just the moment where what they have to offer is exactly speaking to your sweet spot. You may not even be totally aware at the time of the impact but later it all makes perfect sense.

important mentors:

  • My Mother and her Mother - The ability to ‘see’ artistically and the skills to express it.

  • My Father and his Mother - The ability to lead with compassion and to move people to action.

  • My Art History Teacher in College- Dr. McCoy’s enthusiasm for the history of art inspired my interest in teaching and a new found understanding of how art brings not only beauty, but meaning and perspectives on world history expressed powerfully through the mediums of art.

  • My Art and Leadership students- some of the most powerful influences of my life have been my students. Their enthusiasm, their insights, their creativity, and their boldness taught me more than I could ever have taught them.

  • These are just a few of my most powerful mentors. There were many, many more to come. Each lending a hand, an idea, an opportunity, support, guidance, and all the while believing in me more than I believed in myself.

  • After retiring from speaking and teaching, I have returned to my true loves. Photography, painting, coaching and sharing the ‘Joy of Seeing’.

Each of these pursuits revolve around a word that has become the impetus of all that I desire to express and teach.

awareness

that WHICH brings clarity and insight, direction and change, awe, and……… a SENSE OF magic THAT would be missed if lived without.


Education

  • B.F.A. in Fine Arts- Stratford College- Danville. Virginia

  • B.A. in Education- University of South Florida- Tampa, Florida

  • ‘A Course in Creativity’- chosen to participate - Guggenheim grant- Harvard University

  • Supercoach Academy- Michael Neil - Los Angeles, California

Career

  • Taught High School Art and Photography- 1973-1999

  • Taught Leadership Development in High School- Estero HS- 1994-1999

  • Renaissance National Speaker- Jostens, Inc.- 1999- 2006

Honors

  • Celebrated Woman of the Year in the field of Fine Arts, Fort Myers, Florida

  • Golden Apple Recipient- Lee County, Florida

  • Ambassador to Sweden- Representing Education- Rotary International

  • Paul Harris Fellow- Rotary- Bonita Springs, Florida

  • National Renaissance Hall of Fame Inductee- Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • National Spokesperson for Renaissance Program- Minneapolis, Minnesota

PostScript

All photographs and paintings are mine unless otherwise indicated.

For inquiries on the below opportunities, message me via the Contacts Page

* Photography or Painting purchases

* Speaking Engagement- ‘Awareness Matters’ presentation; a keynote presentation uncovering the key to connection with others, self, and the world. Created for educators, creatives, students of all ages.

* Photography Workshops- Half day/Whole day workshop, ‘The Joy of Seeing’. May use IPhone, camera of your choice, a journal, and an open heart and open mind.

* Coaching- ‘ Mind-Shifts through Awareness’ ; understanding how to shift your mind from the chatter of habitual narratives; learning to recognize and redirect your thoughts from confusion and suffering to acceptance and peace. www.conniecreech.com

connie k creech

lover of light

meaningful conversation

my family

prayers

fog, bonfires, and bird’s nests

the ocean

heart rocks

dance

the smell of early morning coffee

New York City

all things Italian

music

inspiring women friends

drawing and painting

bread, wine and laughter

quiet, introspective alone time

cabin in the mountains

writing what matters

an F 16 fighter jet

‘Dead Poet’s Society’ movie

all the students I ever taught

creating a soulful home

fall

compassion and justice

cards and letters from B and E

being grateful in the good times,

and graceful in the hard times

feeling the fear, doing it anyway

hikes with a camera

listening deeply,

being heard deeply

asking someone to “tell me more”

someone asking me, “tell me more”

memories of both grandmothers

celebrating small wins

the flower market in NYC

grace

insights

presence

connection

to inspire

photographing all the above

“If you knew how to prevent suffering, would you stay quiet to avoid looking immodest?

That would be insane….

Yet that is precisely what you do when you hold back your insights, experiences, and unique way of seeing things.” alex mathers

"You just have to LIVE and life will give you pictures.” henri cartier-breson