Meet the Visual Arts Team
MARK JAEGER
Visual Arts Department Chair
Ceramics Teacher
Mark was born and raised in Marin County and is a proud Marin Catholic alum from the class of 1997. Mark studied Art at UC Davis under the guidance of renowned artists such as Annabeth Rosen and Wayne Thiebaud. Mark taught Ceramics in both Massachusetts and Sacramento before returning to Marin for his dream job at his alma mater in 2007. The Ceramics program at Marin Catholic is carefully directed by Mark in honor and dedication to his teacher, mentor and friend Dave Tuchsen who served humbly as the Ceramics teacher at MC for 37 years and inspired countless students. Mark now serves as the Chair of the Visual Arts Department.
Visual Arts Department Chair
Ceramics Teacher
Mark was born and raised in Marin County and is a proud Marin Catholic alum from the class of 1997. Mark studied Art at UC Davis under the guidance of renowned artists such as Annabeth Rosen and Wayne Thiebaud. Mark taught Ceramics in both Massachusetts and Sacramento before returning to Marin for his dream job at his alma mater in 2007. The Ceramics program at Marin Catholic is carefully directed by Mark in honor and dedication to his teacher, mentor and friend Dave Tuchsen who served humbly as the Ceramics teacher at MC for 37 years and inspired countless students. Mark now serves as the Chair of the Visual Arts Department.
OLIVIA BURR
Art Teacher
Born and raised in San Francisco, Olivia’s educational journey took her from a French-immersion school in SF to a Catholic school education in San Rafael during 2000. She continued her schooling at Sun Valley and San Domenico Middle School before graduating from Marin Catholic. Her active involvement in the art department and volleyball team shaped her high school years. Olivia began her college studies at UC Santa Cruz and later transferred to the University of Oregon, where her passion for art led her to explore various mediums such as textiles, woodwork, drawing, ceramics, metals and more. Graduating with a Ceramics specialization and a minor in Art History, Olivia also spent a year studying architecture and art history in Rome. Following her university journey, Olivia delved into the world of Interior Design & Architecture. With experience in showrooms, architectural firms, and as an independent designer, she maintained a connection to teaching and coaching throughout her 10-year professional exploration. Now, Olivia has found her true vocation in teaching. Her mission is to inspire students to unlock their creative potential and discover confidence in an ever-changing world. By fostering creativity, she aims to not only strengthen communities but also contribute to a better world.
Art Teacher
Born and raised in San Francisco, Olivia’s educational journey took her from a French-immersion school in SF to a Catholic school education in San Rafael during 2000. She continued her schooling at Sun Valley and San Domenico Middle School before graduating from Marin Catholic. Her active involvement in the art department and volleyball team shaped her high school years. Olivia began her college studies at UC Santa Cruz and later transferred to the University of Oregon, where her passion for art led her to explore various mediums such as textiles, woodwork, drawing, ceramics, metals and more. Graduating with a Ceramics specialization and a minor in Art History, Olivia also spent a year studying architecture and art history in Rome. Following her university journey, Olivia delved into the world of Interior Design & Architecture. With experience in showrooms, architectural firms, and as an independent designer, she maintained a connection to teaching and coaching throughout her 10-year professional exploration. Now, Olivia has found her true vocation in teaching. Her mission is to inspire students to unlock their creative potential and discover confidence in an ever-changing world. By fostering creativity, she aims to not only strengthen communities but also contribute to a better world.
ERIKA CRAMER
Art Teacher
Erika is an arts educator whose creative passion stems from early childhood drawing sessions with her father in the Bay Area. After discovering a love for education and mentorship, she went on to earn her Bachelors in Studio Art from UCLA with an emphasis in drawing and painting and a Masters in Teaching from Seattle University. After over a decade in Washington State working with youth in the arts, where she earned an Outstanding Educator award in 2020, she is thrilled to be back in the Bay Area. Erika is excited to continue fostering a love of art making and creative problem solving in her classroom. Erika’s favorite activities involve being nose deep in a good book, sniffing out culinary mushrooms with her dog, or topping out on a rock wall.
Art Teacher
Erika is an arts educator whose creative passion stems from early childhood drawing sessions with her father in the Bay Area. After discovering a love for education and mentorship, she went on to earn her Bachelors in Studio Art from UCLA with an emphasis in drawing and painting and a Masters in Teaching from Seattle University. After over a decade in Washington State working with youth in the arts, where she earned an Outstanding Educator award in 2020, she is thrilled to be back in the Bay Area. Erika is excited to continue fostering a love of art making and creative problem solving in her classroom. Erika’s favorite activities involve being nose deep in a good book, sniffing out culinary mushrooms with her dog, or topping out on a rock wall.
ERIC WHITTEN
Art Teacher
Art Teacher
Eric grew up in Marin County. He went to Yale University and has a Master of Arts in United States History in American Indian Affairs and a Master of Fine Arts in painting from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.
Eric has been an artist his whole life, but he has been painting full time since 2000. He paints landscapes in oil, many on a large scale (up to 7 feet across). His work has been shown in several states with recent solo shows in Point Reyes and San Rafael. He taught Color and Design at the Academy of Art University and led the Marin MOCA monthly critiques for years.
Eric has been an artist his whole life, but he has been painting full time since 2000. He paints landscapes in oil, many on a large scale (up to 7 feet across). His work has been shown in several states with recent solo shows in Point Reyes and San Rafael. He taught Color and Design at the Academy of Art University and led the Marin MOCA monthly critiques for years.
Eric is married with three children, now in their early twenties, and lives in Point Reyes Station.
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