Formal

Baylor University

A graduate from Baylor University with a B.S. in Interior Design and a minor in Business Administration, April graduated at the top of her interior design class.  She was honored as the "Outstanding Student of the Year" for 2006 - 2007, chosen from among six Family & Consumer Science programs comprised of almost 500 students.

As a design student, she won several ASID and National design awards and was featured in The Baylor Lariat and Baylor Magazine for her efforts in furthering student education in environmental and sustainable design.  

She studied abroad in Paris, France and Italy, and did an independent study in sustainable design in order to obtain a LEED AP BD+C certificate (a professional designation for those trained in environmental design, building, and construction).

During school April won an internship at HKS, a Dallas-based firm and global leader in architecture and interior design. She worked on the commercial design team assisting with sustainable interiors projects, along with the Dallas Cowboys stadium.

She was also a member of the Baylor Women's Club Volleyball team for 4 years, leading the team to finish 2nd in the Nation her senior year.  She served as club president for 2 years and was honored as 1st team setter at the National tournament.  

Certifications

Registered Interior Designer (RID)

Certified by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (TBAE) as a Registered Interior Design after passing the NCIDQ examination.  The examine requires education from a 4-year accredited University, 2 years of apprenticeship, and passing a 3 part test.  More info about the NCIDQ HERE.  More info about TBAE HERE.

LEED AP

A LEED credential denotes proficiency in today’s sustainable design, construction and operations standards established by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).  More about LEED HERE.