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I BELIEVE IN STUDENT-CENTERED, INQUIRY-BASED EDUCATION. It is crucial for students to take ownership of their learning, as student-driven discovery leads to deeper engagement and understanding. My role as a teacher is to design and facilitate the necessary environment, instruction, and tools for each student to access and participate in authentic experiences, where students see themselves in the curriculum and are empowered to thrive within their personal learning journey.
I FACILITATE AN INCLUSIVE, ENERGETIC, AND AUTHENTIC SPACE FOR LEARNING. I want my classroom to be a place where all students feel welcomed and encouraged to be themselves. Making art is personal, so the process can be intimidating. In a secure environment, artists can take risks, make mistakes, and learn about themselves throughout the process. By developing a positive rapport with my students, I hope they see me as their supporter and advocate both in and out of the classroom.
I INSPIRE CREATIVITY THROUGH PROCESS, PLAY, AND EXPLORATION. Creativity is the foundational skill of the arts, allowing individuals to think critically, tackle challenges, be independent, consider new perspectives, and imagine possibilities. In visual art classes, learning is facilitated through the process. By emphasizing the artistic cycle of ideation, experimentation, and self-reflection, students can generate new ideas, take risks, and develop their creative voice.
I WANT MY STUDENTS TO BE REFLECTIVE, CONFIDENT, AND ACTIVE INDIVIDUALS. By developing an understanding and appreciation of self, students can grow as reflective individuals. In our increasingly interconnected world, it is essential to be self-aware and explore new ideas with an open, empathetic mind. Introspection enables students to embrace the connections across people, cultures, and perspectives and take action as inclusive, empowered, and impactful global citizens.
I ASPIRE TO BE A LIFE-LONG LEARNER, STUDENT, AND ARTIST. In maintaining a reflective practice, I continuously explore, create, and model a growth mindset for my students. There is always something new to learn, and by engaging in professional growth opportunities, I continuously evaluate my practice and pedagogy. My students’ discoveries, process, and challenges inspire me, and I use their perspectives and outcomes to assess and strengthen my understanding, structures, and decision-making.
I BELIEVE IN STUDENT-CENTERED, INQUIRY-BASED EDUCATION. It is crucial for students to take ownership of their learning, as student-driven discovery leads to deeper engagement and understanding. My role as a teacher is to design and facilitate the necessary environment, instruction, and tools for each student to access and participate in authentic experiences, where students see themselves in the curriculum and are empowered to thrive within their personal learning journey.
I FACILITATE AN INCLUSIVE, ENERGETIC, AND AUTHENTIC SPACE FOR LEARNING. I want my classroom to be a place where all students feel welcomed and encouraged to be themselves. Making art is personal, so the process can be intimidating. In a secure environment, artists can take risks, make mistakes, and learn about themselves throughout the process. By developing a positive rapport with my students, I hope they see me as their supporter and advocate both in and out of the classroom.
I INSPIRE CREATIVITY THROUGH PROCESS, PLAY, AND EXPLORATION. Creativity is the foundational skill of the arts, allowing individuals to think critically, tackle challenges, be independent, consider new perspectives, and imagine possibilities. In visual art classes, learning is facilitated through the process. By emphasizing the artistic cycle of ideation, experimentation, and self-reflection, students can generate new ideas, take risks, and develop their creative voice.
I WANT MY STUDENTS TO BE REFLECTIVE, CONFIDENT, AND ACTIVE INDIVIDUALS. By developing an understanding and appreciation of self, students can grow as reflective individuals. In our increasingly interconnected world, it is essential to be self-aware and explore new ideas with an open, empathetic mind. Introspection enables students to embrace the connections across people, cultures, and perspectives and take action as inclusive, empowered, and impactful global citizens.
I ASPIRE TO BE A LIFE-LONG LEARNER, STUDENT, AND ARTIST. In maintaining a reflective practice, I continuously explore, create, and model a growth mindset for my students. There is always something new to learn, and by engaging in professional growth opportunities, I continuously evaluate my practice and pedagogy. My students’ discoveries, process, and challenges inspire me, and I use their perspectives and outcomes to assess and strengthen my understanding, structures, and decision-making.