Norma is a Professional Artist/Educator, recipient of Woman of the Year 2011–12 plaque from NAPW for demonstrating excellence and dedication in her profession. She is a supporter of the arts in Mentor, Madison, Ohio, Fonda and Adirondack, NY, Wellington, WPB and Venice, Florida. She is a literacy and artist in residence volunteer in Venice Florida and a member and officer for Toastmaster’s International. Norma taught in Ohio, New York, and Venice, Florida, including at her own Norma Albertha Studio Gallery in Madison   Village, Ohio.