Nancy Underwood, teaches Visual Arts for PCA. A 2003 National Board Certified visual arts teacher, Mrs. Underwood comes from a background in theater design. Originally from California, she holds a BA in Theater from the University of California, Riverside. Mrs. Underwood remained there as staff costume designer for 6 years. A move to the East Coast found her attending graduate school at NYU School of the Arts, and later as lecturer and staff costumer for Amherst College in Massachusetts. Finishing her MFA in Design at the University of Massachusetts, Mrs. Underwood joined the faculty at the University of South Carolina’s Theatre Department, where she remained for 7 years until the birth of her son, John. Richland Northeast High School now keeps her busy teaching for the Fine Arts Department, offering a variety of arts courses such as Art I, Photography, Art of Film and Media Arts. Mrs. Underwood has been with the Cavalier family for ten years and is one of a number of faculty members holding a Masters plus 30 Certificate. To obtain her biographical sketch (PDF) click here. Telephone: 803.699.6800 Ext. 79841; Email Nancy.