Jacqueline Headecker AIF was the spring semester Artist in Residence floral designer at Mississippi State University, April 6-8. Jackie taught four different courses during her visit on topics including Canadian floricultural products and distribution, floral design for interior plantscapers, and traditional and freestyle ikebana.
A resident of Toronto, she has been involved with the floral industry in floral design, product development and educaiton for 29 years. She is the recipient of eight awards for achievements from Flowers Canada, is a past president of Flowers Canada, Toronto Chapter and has taught floral design at the University of Guelph. Most noteably, Headecker represent Canada twice at the Interflora World Cup Competition as a coach in 1985 and as a competitor in 1989.
The AIFD Artist in Residence program brings noteworthy AIFD members to higher education institutions with active SAIFD Chapters. The first AIFD-AIR was held at MIssissippi State in 1987 and is a requirement for active chapter membership.
Source: American Institute of Floral Designers