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Introduction
Inspiring young minds in the very classroom I discovered my love for art. Kalamazoo Excelsior Newspaper Article September 2023. Portrait from MSU Graduation Photos 2021. What Led Me Here I always say becoming an art teacher was one of those things we artists call a "happy accident." I spent my last year in undergrad pregnant with a babygirl, and after graduating the only thing on my mind was having a safe delivery. One year into motherhood, I was ready to enter the work force
May 112 min read
Teacher Identity and Philosophy
Creating in a sacred space, with students who resemble my younger self. Childhood Art Room. Image Retrieved from Elementary Art Teacher. My Childhood Muse As I continue to pursue my love for art and accomplish the many goals I’ve set forth, there is a specific person whom I owe the biggest thanks: Al Harris. My elementary art teacher who noticed my talents and encouraged both me and my parents to pour into them. Mr. Harris introduced me not only to the fundamentals of art, bu
May 113 min read
Practice Setting
My experience as an Art Educator teaching at two Title I schools. Bulletin Board outside of Lincoln International Studies Art Room. Title I Art Educator I teach elementary art in Kalamazoo, MI at two schools, about 2.5 miles from one another: Northeastern Elemenary and Lincoln International Studies Elementary. During the school year I teach about 500 students a week, 4 days at Lincoln and 1 day at Northeastern. Both elementaries are based in the Kalamazoo Public Schools distr
May 113 min read
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