Erin Leatherwood, owner, teacherErin received her bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas. After a couple of years of working as a graphic designer, she decided to become an art teacher. She received her mas…

Erin Leatherwood, owner, teacher

Erin received her bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas. After a couple of years of working as a graphic designer, she decided to become an art teacher. She received her master's degree in Art Education from the University of Houston all while teaching full-time at various school districts across Houston. She was an art teacher for nine years. Her last job was at Kingwood High School, she left KHS to become a stay-at-home Mom and to pursue her dream of owning her own art-teaching business.

"I hope The Funky Crayon can provide a unique and creative outlet for the children and the adults in my community. I love to make people happy and truly think this company can do just that."