Michelle Paula Snyder,
M. Phil.
Grafton, MA - 781 799 0569
Professional Accomplishments
and Education - 1972-2019
Business
- Founder, Foundation for Research of the Enzmann Archive, Grafton, MA
- Business manager, White Knight Home Repair, Inc.,
Framingham, MA
- Co-owner, White Knight Studio, Framingham, MA
- Co-owner, Sharelle Graphics, Inc., Barrington, NH
Author
- A Tale of Three Kingdoms, book 1:
The Lost Unicorn
- A Tale of Three Kingdoms, book 2:
The Lost Mermaid
- A Tale of Three Kingdoms, book 3:
The Lost Dragon
- The Fairy Tales, Once Upon a Time
Lessons, first book
- Call of the Dragon and Other Tales
of Wonder
- Tears of the Dragon and Other Tales of Wonder
- Symbology: Art and Symbols
- Symbology: Decoding Symbols
through History
- Symbology: Decoding Classic Images
- Symbology: Fairy Tales Uncovered
- Symbology: ReVision
- Symbology: Hidden in Plain Sight
- World of Symbols
- World of Symbols: Secrets of the
Mermaids
- Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
- Art, Artists, and God
- Appreciating art for K -12
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
- The Green Man, produced by J. R. Snyder, White Knight Studio
Blogs
- Blog: The
Language of Once Upon a Time
- Blog: Fairy Tale
Fever
- Blog: Zhen Ren
Chuan
- Blog: Enzmann
Starship
- Blog: Ice Age
Language
- Guest blogger: NERD
Community
- Guest blogger:
Two Ends of the Pen
- Guest blogger:
The 3:15 Club
- Guest blogger:
Laura Deluca
- Guest blogger:
New Age Mama
- Guest blogger:
Jet Fueled Fiction
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
- Firefly Moon gift shop, Arlington, MA
- Starbucks Cafe, Lexington, MA
- Carey Memorial Library, Lexington, MA
- Remax Realty, Lexington, MA
- Lexington Arts and Crafts Guild, Lexington, MA
- St. Helena Artists Guild, St. Helena, CA
- Housing & Urban Development, Vallejo, CA
- Vallejo Artists Guild, Vallejo, CA
- Muscular Dystrophy National Collection, Tucson, AR
Education
- M. Phil., University of Wales, Lampeter, UK
- Internship with Dr. Robert Duncan-Enzmann
- Assoc. Arts, University of Maine, Augusta
- Biblical Studies, Faith School of Theology, Charleston,
ME
- Graphic Design, Studio for Interrelated Media, Mass
College of Art, Boston, MA
- Fashion Design and Art History, Massey Junior College,
Atlanta, GA
- Brookline High School, class of 1970
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
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University of Leeds: Starting a Business 1
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Trinity University: Successful Strategies for Aging
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University of Strathclyde: Introduction to Forensic Science
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Monash University: Mindfulness for Well-Being and Peak Performance
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University of Auckland: Logical and Critical Thinking
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Hans Christian Anderson Center: Hans Christian Anderson’s Fairy Tales
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Open University: Starting Writing Fiction
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University of Liverpool: Superpowers of the Ancient World, The Near
East