Evie Horton (they/them) is passionate about creative alternatives in education that allow students to learn through making. Evie holds a BFA from UNCA with a concentration in sculpture. During their time in undergrad, Evie worked at STEAM as a student-worker and had opportunities to work on projects such as the Winter Lights exhibition that took place at the Arboretum. Evie also worked as a student-worker for SkillSet and credits the program for how they found their interest in teaching. Throughout their undergraduate years, Evie worked at STEAM, gaining experience with tools they never imagined being able to use and collaborating with peers and staff on projects as well as curriculum. After graduating from UNCA in 2024, Evie gained further teaching experience as a middle school classroom assistant where they also co-taught an after-school woodworking program, and has led an in-school woodworking elective for middle schoolers. Now back at SkillSet as a part of the staff, Evie is excited to continue their growth as an educator and to continue to empower students.