Amanda Skinner moved to Williston, North Dakota, from California in 2005. She holds a Master’s Degree in Mathematics Education from Minot State University and spent over a decade teaching high school math, physics, robotics, and computer science. Her dedication to education earned her recognition as NDATL's Techie Teacher of the Year in 2017, as well as Honorable Mention Educator awards from NCWIT in 2019 and 2020.
A maker and tinkerer at heart, Amanda has a passion for repairing vintage sewing machines, knitting machines, and spinning wheels, which she incorporates into her costume design and fiber arts projects. She is deeply committed to exploring and teaching the connections between the arts, mathematics, and technology. Over the years, her creativity and craftsmanship have been recognized with multiple awards for cosplay costumes, hand-spun yarns, and polished knitted pieces.
Now a freelance sewist and alterations specialist, Amanda continues to share her expertise as a volunteer. Whether chaperoning field trips, judging robotics competitions, creating costumes for high school musicals, or teaching students to spin yarn, Amanda is always eager to contribute to her community.
In her free time, Amanda enjoys hiking, camping, and learning new skills. She is an active member of the Dakota Prairie Quilt Guild, the Ply Spinning Guild, and The Knitting Guild Association. Amanda is honored to serve her region on the North Dakota Council on the Arts and looks forward to supporting the vibrant arts community in this role.
Counties served (figures taken from 2020 census): Divide County, population 2,195; Williams County, population 40,950; McKenzie County, population 14,704