Teaching Philosophy
As an artist and art educator, I want to create a diverse and accepting environment where students are able to create freely, helping them connect with their inner creatives and find confidence in their abilities.
In the stages of development students go through, it’s important that they are feeling supported and valued. Especially when on a journey to finding themselves, it’s crucial that they feel they matter and are respected. Having a strong sense of community within the classroom is a great way to practice respecting others and appreciating what people are brave enough to share.
As a teacher, I will guide my students through their art journey, allowing them to explore who they are, and be proud of their individuality. We are all unique in our own ways, and a great way to explore that is through art. Art can help you realize so many different things about yourself, and can be a great tool for learners. Art is a great way to show self-expression, and should not just be limited to only being in the art room. Art can help people process information and make deeper connections with content, helping them understand concepts better.
Art is such an emotional topic that takes you on a journey of self discovery, so it’s very important that students feel they have a safe space to explore when creating. A space that allows people to be brave with what they share. Be brave with their thoughts and actions when creating art. If you’re not creating art that challenges yourself as a creator, are you really growing? There is no wrong way to create art, so why not experiment and try new things? Branch out. Try things that intimidate you and scare you. Go outside of your comfort zone, and you will come out of it a stronger person, learner, and creator.
The ideal creating environment for me as an artist and educator consists of a space that is open and embraces equality, one that has no limitations when it comes to creativity, and a place that welcomes self discovery and the journey of art and growth.
In the stages of development students go through, it’s important that they are feeling supported and valued. Especially when on a journey to finding themselves, it’s crucial that they feel they matter and are respected. Having a strong sense of community within the classroom is a great way to practice respecting others and appreciating what people are brave enough to share.
As a teacher, I will guide my students through their art journey, allowing them to explore who they are, and be proud of their individuality. We are all unique in our own ways, and a great way to explore that is through art. Art can help you realize so many different things about yourself, and can be a great tool for learners. Art is a great way to show self-expression, and should not just be limited to only being in the art room. Art can help people process information and make deeper connections with content, helping them understand concepts better.
Art is such an emotional topic that takes you on a journey of self discovery, so it’s very important that students feel they have a safe space to explore when creating. A space that allows people to be brave with what they share. Be brave with their thoughts and actions when creating art. If you’re not creating art that challenges yourself as a creator, are you really growing? There is no wrong way to create art, so why not experiment and try new things? Branch out. Try things that intimidate you and scare you. Go outside of your comfort zone, and you will come out of it a stronger person, learner, and creator.
The ideal creating environment for me as an artist and educator consists of a space that is open and embraces equality, one that has no limitations when it comes to creativity, and a place that welcomes self discovery and the journey of art and growth.