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Virginia Freyermuth, Master of Fine Arts., Ph.D. is a lifelong artist, writer and holistic art educator.
Selected awards include:
• Massachusetts Teacher of the Year
• National Outstanding Art Teacher, Walt Disney American Teacher Awards
• Rhode Island Outstanding Higher Education Art Educator of the Year
Her studio website is www.VirginiaFreyermuth.com
Instagram: @ArtisticVirginia

Julie Steines is a multiple award-winning children’s book author. She served as a registered therapy animal team with her dog, Norbert, for 12 years. Julie built a global audience of more than 2 million highly-engaged followers known as The Norberthood. Her work with Norbert has been featured on national televisions programs, national online outlets and national brands. She has been actively engaged in charitable endeavors. She is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa Society.
www.Norberthood.com
Instagram:@AuthorJulie

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We're Virginia Freyermuth & Julie Steines, a mother/daughter team inspiring kindness and personal creativity. Through art, writing, and the legacy of therapy dog Norbert, we share how caring and imagination brings meaning and beauty to everyday life.

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We’re Virginia Freyermuth & Julie Steines, a mother/daughter team devoted to exploring ways to inspire heartfelt creativity while continuing Norbert the Dog's legacy to spread smiles.