PUTNEY — Landmark College will present a free talk by Vermont artist Jean Cherouny on Sunday, June 24, at 7:30 p.m., in the Brooks M. O'Brien auditorium, located in the East Academic Building.
Cherouny's talk, entitled “A Gliding Artform,” is open to the public and will describe how learning differences influenced her career and life trajectory, as illustrated by her journey to become a successful artist, entrepreneur, and world traveler.
Connecticut native Jean Cherouny first came to Vermont to attend Landmark College shortly after it opened in 1985. She went on to earn her bachelor's degree from the University of Vermont and an M.F.A. from Johnson State College.
Now residing in the Burlington area, Cherouny is a substitute teacher and ski racing coach for the local school district, and owns Jean Cherouny Fine Art and Design, which specializes in making painted, laser-cut, living hinges for books and fine art jewelry. She is also a member of the Board of Directors for Generator Makerspace in Burlington.
The talk takes place on the first day of the 28th annual Landmark College Summer Institute, a four-day conference providing hands-on training workshops and world-class research presentations about teaching students who learn differently, including students with learning disabilities (such as dyslexia), ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder.
Topics covered during the three-day strands and single sessions taking place June 24 to 27 include technology supports, college transitions, academic accessibility, and executive function support for thriving in college.