Meet Katie
I’m Katherine Check, the artist behind Flourishing Flamingo Arts & Aromatherapy. I earned my art education credentials at Cleveland State University and spent more than 18 years in Ohio schools as an art teacher and assistant principal. I hold Ohio certification to teach art from preschool through adult.
Art has always been how I care for my soul. Along the way, my own journey toward peace and wellness led me to plants and to the wisdom of the body. I became a NAHA Certified Professional Aromatherapist, and I keep learning through workshops in aromatherapy, herbalism, breathwork, and somatic practice.
Flourishing Flamingo is where those paths meet: a place where every person can create, restore, and feel accepted just as they are.
What I Believe
- Every person is artistically gifted. No matter your skill level today, you can create artwork you’re proud to show off.
- Art is a powerful form of expression. It lets us share our thoughts and emotions in a tangible way, and it creates a connection between people unlike any other form of communication.
- Caring for your creativity is caring for yourself. Art, scent, breath, and movement all help us come home to who we are.
My Mission
To foster a welcoming, non-judgmental space where ALL people feel successful in art and cared for, body and soul.
Credentials
- Ohio art education certification, PreK–adult
- Art education, Cleveland State University
- NAHA Certified Professional Aromatherapist (2026)
- 12+ aromatherapy continuing education certificates
- 18+ years in Ohio education as an art teacher and assistant principal
