Three words to describe myself: teacher, mother, traveler, not necessarily in that order…
I was born in Venezuela and moved to Ohio when I was 4 where my mom says I learned English from Sesame Street (and of course my bilingual mom). I have 2 younger sisters and love cats, especially black ones. I’m a double alumnae of OSU, with undergraduate and Masters degrees in architecture. I started teaching at OSU when I graduated in 1999, started the first spring break study abroad (to London) and so fortunate to have traveled with many students to London (this is my 10th study abroad to London!), Barcelona, Netherlands, Rio, Italy and Santiagox2! I am very fortunate to work in a job that I love and have a passion to do. I also teach classes in sustainability ( Arch 2220), intro architecture/landscape architecture (Arch/LArch 2300) and Exploring Columbus (Arch 4880). My research includes ongoing projects South American designers (architects and landscape architects) and Columbus, OH architecture and integrating technology (iPads) into my pedagogy and teaching. I have a busy term lined up presenting in 2 conferences: first at the OSU Focusing on the First year where Troy and I will be presenting on our integration of iPads into teaching and the second on “Contemporary Latin American architecture scale, materiality and genius loci” at the Ohio Latin Americanist Conference in February. Last year I was awarded an OSU/Affordability Learning Grant to write a book for Arch/Larch 2300 which has been a new adventure!
My life outside of teaching is filled with family, especially Ben and Quinn which you will hear about from time to time. They are lovely, smart and beautiful little beings and amazing to have in our lives.
My favorites are: the sound of the ocean, my feet in the sand, El Arepatzo, Smashing Pumpkins, yoga, traveling, pink peonies, Audrey Hepburn, black cats, sketching, London and snuggling with my little ones.
I look forward to traveling with you all to London!
Aimee’s favorite tree in London
Aimee’s first snow in London (2018 trip)