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"When I stand before God at the end of my life,
I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left,
and could say, "I used everything you gave me”
– Erma Bombeck
I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left,
and could say, "I used everything you gave me”
– Erma Bombeck
The quote above is how I choose to live my life each day; whether in a classroom, out in the community, or at home. Resourceful, self-directed, enthusiastic, imaginative, passionate, exuberant and genuine; this is me. I have always wanted to be a teacher and discovered early on, a talent for connecting with kids. I enjoy cultivating and establishing quality relationships with my students and colleagues. I am a firm believer in chain reactions. I desire the invigorating opportunity to collaborate with others to spark one idea and witness its evolution into an idea bigger than the original. Art is all about sharing ideas and experiencing personal growth through collaboration, contemplation, and revision.
Students seem to enter art class with the assumption that they have to have been born with some sort of innate Davinci-like artistry. NOT TRUE! Becoming an artist is simply learning how to see, to be genuine, and to become a storyteller. I want my students to be intentional about observing the complexities of daily life, to marvel at the intricacies of the world around them, to explore the possibilities found in the impossible. Art is simply a record of this beautiful and chaotic journey. This is how a beautiful work of art is created. This is how a student becomes an artist. Seeing this transformation in each student is one of my greatest rewards as an educator.
I strive to make a positive impact and change lives each day within my classroom, in the halls, and among my colleagues. I am passionate about art and the creative process, but even more passionate about using these as outlets for students to engage in various realms of self-discovery and expression. It is our innate human desire to feel understood, accepted, loved; to feel that we have worth, that we matter.
Students seem to enter art class with the assumption that they have to have been born with some sort of innate Davinci-like artistry. NOT TRUE! Becoming an artist is simply learning how to see, to be genuine, and to become a storyteller. I want my students to be intentional about observing the complexities of daily life, to marvel at the intricacies of the world around them, to explore the possibilities found in the impossible. Art is simply a record of this beautiful and chaotic journey. This is how a beautiful work of art is created. This is how a student becomes an artist. Seeing this transformation in each student is one of my greatest rewards as an educator.
I strive to make a positive impact and change lives each day within my classroom, in the halls, and among my colleagues. I am passionate about art and the creative process, but even more passionate about using these as outlets for students to engage in various realms of self-discovery and expression. It is our innate human desire to feel understood, accepted, loved; to feel that we have worth, that we matter.