My Teaching Philosophy…

I am passionate about education and believe in fostering problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. To achieve this, I utilize curriculum design to gradually introduce media skills and techniques, encouraging experimentation and development to build a deeper understanding of a concept.

My goal is to help students navigate the creative process by allowing room for mistakes and failures, while also guiding them towards individual success. I achieve this by providing clear guidelines for them to follow, while also encouraging experimentation and self-expression through art.

I firmly believe that everyone has an artist within them, and as an art teacher, my role is to identify the medium or subject matter that can ignite a passion for creation. Through a student-centered approach, I leverage their interests and abilities to design lessons and inspire project ideas. My curriculum includes a study of art history and contemporary artists, which I use to influence and motivate my students. In my classroom, I engage in open dialogue about artwork to encourage thought and foster appreciation for art.

I want my students to walk away with the experience of understanding themselves and the world through the arts.  I want students to strengthen their problem-solving and critical thinking skills to create fantastic work that represents their unique individual selves. I want students to find success and confidence in the arts, which translates back to their everyday successes.