For most of my professional life, I’ve been an Art Teacher. Below are some examples of student work, as well as my teaching philosophy and values.

Photos of student work: COMING SOON 🙂 (but here’s just one for now!)

Teaching Statement: As an educator and as a human, my strengths are imagination, ability to empathize, independence, curiosity, tenacity, introspectiveness, and work ethic. I maintain high standards for myself both professionally and personally, and I extend those toward my students. My students are expected not only to do their best academically, but also on a personal and communal level; kindness, respect, and tolerance are at the core of what I do. I’m a highly reflective teacher, thinking or journaling every day about what succeeded and what didn’t, and what I can do to continually improve and evolve my practice. I do whatever it takes to ensure my students have the best experience possible in my room. I believe wholeheartedly in art’s importance in education. I believe art impacts how children and teens learn, see themselves, see the world, and how they grow, evolve, think, and feel. In my opinion, art makes the world an infinitely better place, and I’m honored to be able to teach and share it.

My goal as an art teacher is not to produce 150 new artists each year, but to help students grow in their abilities to think creatively, solve problems, make connections, and look at the world more deeply and holistically. I’m also here to help them become more responsible, independent, and cooperative, and to encourage them to experiment, take risks, and step outside their comfort zones.