Hello

I was born in Landstuhl, Germany on an Air Force base. I moved across the world with my family. I lived in Texas, Nebraska, Italy, Alaska, and then moved to Seattle Washington on my own accord. I established residency while working at Starbucks in Seattle Children's Hospital. Before a years time, I found myself working for Security at the Hospital. I spent a year working at the entrance of the hospital, greeting visitors and patients. When I was ready, two years after moving to Seattle, I started school at the University of Washington. I moved from Security Entrance Coordinator to a position in the Emergency Department, taking on the role of Special Patient Watch Officer. I learned a vast array of skills while working with Suicidal, Homicidal, Ingestion patients, and those in crisis. I worked at Seattle Children's for just shy of six years before resigning after suffering from three major assaults/injuries inflicted by patients. I suspended my education at the University of Washington in 2021; the Hospital required me to work 16 + hour shifts under the guise of the COVID pandemic. I was working graveyard, day shift, and mid shift. I just could not keep up. I am looking for opportunities to continue my education, preferably abroad.

 

 I quit the hospital and started my journey as a Behavioral Technician, servicing Elementary aged children on the Autism Spectrum. I did this for about two years before finding a job as an Instructional Assistant in the Seattle Public School District. I currently work with 3rd grade students in Special Education.

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My work as an artist has always been a relief from the unpredictability of this world. I hope you find it intriguing. 

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My most up to date work can be found on Instagram: leif.atlas.art

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