The Symbologist: The Symbologist CV

Michelle Paula Snyder, M. Phil.

Grafton, MA - 781 799 0569

Professional Accomplishments and Education - 1972-2019

Business

Author

Writer

Forward: The Craftsman’s Symbology, Selected Symbols of the Entered Apprentice Degree by Anthony Mongelli
Columnist: “The Symbologist,” The Arlington Advocate, Arlington, MA
Columnist: “Boston Symbology Examiner,” The Examiner
Columnist: “The World of Symbols,” Listen and Be Heard, Vallejo, CA
Art Reviewer: Listen & be Heard Art Review, Vallejo, CA

Public Speaker

Caleb Butler Lodge, Ayer, MA: Symbology: Leadership and Power
Grand Lodge of New Jersey: Symbology: Leadership and Power
Aurora Chapter, Natick, MA: Symbology, an Introduction
Mt. Zion Lodge, Metuchen, NJ: Symbology, Decoding Classic Images
Massachusetts Lodge of Research, MA: Introduction to Symbology
Ezekiel Lodge, Attleboro, MA: Symbology, Decoding Classic Images
Alpha Lodge, Framingham, MA: Symbology
Massachusetts Lodge of Research, MA: Symbols of the Lost Secrets
OES Chapter 9, Natick, MA: Secrets of the Mermaids
Robbins Library, Arlington, MA: Secrets of the Mermaids
Meridian Lodge, Natick, MA: Symbols of the Lost Secrets
Past Masters Association: Symbols of the Lost Secrets
Massachusetts Lodge of Research: Symbols of the Lost Secrets
DAR, Jackson Chapter, Wellesley, MA: Connecting DAR to Mermaids
OES, Chapter 114, Newtonville, MA: Connecting the Eastern Star to Mermaids
Framingham State University: Secrets of the Mermaids
Framingham State University: Once Upon a Time, the Greatest Love Stories Ever Told
Vallejo Artists Guild, Vallejo, CA: Introduction to Symbolism
Fetterly Arts Center, Vallejo, CA: Symbols that Talk: Symbolism of Cartooning children’s workshop
League of Women Voters, Wakefield, MA: Winning Image for Women Workshop

Teacher

Lexington Continuing Ed, Lexington, MA: Introduction to Symbolism, Symbolism of Folklore and Mythology; Drawing with Pen and Ink
White Knight Studio, Arlington, MA: Seven Liberal Arts and Sciences
Lexington Arts and Crafts Guild, Lexington, MA: Pen and ink workshop
Tutor, Extreme Learn, Vallejo, CA: K - 4 After school reading program
New Earth Academy, Napa, CA: 9 – 12 Art and art history
Vallejo Artists Guild, Vallejo, CA: Designing symbols workshop
Grace Evangelical Seminary, Bangor, ME: Biblical symbolism
Adult education, Bangor Public Schools, ME: 2D Design, color theory, and art appreciation
Penobscot Christian School, Bangor, ME: K – 6 Art & art history; student art shows
Highview Academy, Charleston, ME: K – 12 Art, English, science, catapult competition
Good Shepherd School, Barrington, NH: K – 8 Art and art history; student art shows
Private tutor: Art and Design, Pen and Ink

Publisher, Illustrator, Editor

Memories, Meanderings, and Metaphors, Logan Richards
Calling from Carowak, Dennis Kantor
Believe It, A Love Story, Logan Richards
Detour, Jack Rosenbaum
Marmalade and Toast, Jack Rosenbaum
Little Jackie Sparrow, Jack Rosenbaum
Livia’s Way, Jack Rosenbaum
Fathers Don’t Say Goodbye, Jack Rosenbaum
Ice Age Language: Translations, Vocabulary, and Grammar, R. Duncan-Enzmann and J R Snyder
Flight of the Summer Bird, Roberta Duncan
Siberian Prison, Ernst v. Enzmann
Vera, Roberta Duncan
Hometown Yellow Pages, Sharelle Graphics publisher
The Pocket Wedding Planner, Sharelle Graphics publisher

Videos

Blogs

Interviews

Interview with The Symbologist. Ezekiel Bates Lodge, Attleboro, MA 2017
Feathered Quill Book Reviews, interview 2017
Fairy Tales Live, 2015, Burlington Union
Author Michelle Snyder Speaks, 2012, interview JV Radio
The Arlington Advocate: April 27, 2011: Book release, Symbology: Decoding Classic Images
The Arlington Advocate: April 22, 2010: Local editor & illustrator for book release of Vera
Listen & Be Heard: Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Magazine, 2005: Local artist and symbologist
Bangor Daily News, September 2003: Local artist and teacher with neuromuscular disease honored

Awards

Special Recognition Award, Listen & Be Heard: Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Magazine, November, 2006: For contribution of articles and workshops on symbolism
Letter of recognition, US Senator Susan Collins, August 2003: Congratulations for acceptance of artwork by MDA
Certificate of Recognition of Achievement Award, Maine Legislative Sentiment sponsored by State Senator W. Tom Sawyer, January 2003: Congratulations for artwork accepted by MDA, recognition of efforts as art teacher with neuromuscular disease, and completion of Associates Degree
Certificate of Appreciation from the Muscular Dystrophy Association, January, 2003: For artistic contribution

Exhibits

Education

Honors

Certificate of Achievement, University of Maine, Augusta, for the John Blodgett Memorial Scholarship Award
Honor cords and Dean’s list, University of Maine, Augusta

Research

Science of symbology, symbol and signature theory; investigate translation and origin of prehistoric to contemporary symbols; development of extensive taxonomy; comparative research, tracing symbols to their roots, dating them, and placing them in proper historic context. Research and compilation of ice age inscriptions, and translations by Duncan-Enzmann for publication. Research is ongoing.

Additional Class Certificates

· University of Leeds: Starting a Business 1

· Trinity University: Successful Strategies for Aging

· University of Strathclyde: Introduction to Forensic Science

· Monash University: Mindfulness for Well-Being and Peak Performance

· University of Auckland: Logical and Critical Thinking

· Hans Christian Anderson Center: Hans Christian Anderson’s Fairy Tales

· Open University: Starting Writing Fiction

· University of Liverpool: Superpowers of the Ancient World, The Near East

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