 In addition, she would also make buildings such as a church or a barn as the focal point of the composition, as in "Village Church In Summer" (unknown date)

With a shining reference from William Brymner (a mentor at AAM), Collyer began her teaching career in September 1925.Although she had no previous training in teaching, she was appointed art mistress at Trafalgar School, with an annual salary of $800.After five years, her teaching career was brought to an abrupt halt due to the passing of her mother, Gertrude Palmer Collyer, on September 20, 1930.