Christina Pepin is a nursing professor with a passion for pumpkin carving, a cherished family tradition that began in her childhood.  What started with traditional triangle eyes and jagged mouths to store-bought stencils, evolved in 2009 when her father gifted her a wood carving set.  Though she had no training or history with sculpting, Christina spent hours crafting her first sculpture-relief pumpkin, which sparked a passion beyond family fun time.  This quickly turned into annual pumpkin contests with her students vying for what she would carve. She even carved a pumpkin as a pregnancy announcement! Christina enjoys sharing her love for pumpkin artistry with others of all ages; seeing what creative ideas others come up with and keeping the family tradition alive.