It’s that time of year when I beg and plead for friends, family, and strangers to consider donating an item (or more) to the art room. Continue reading
It’s that time of year when I beg and plead for friends, family, and strangers to consider donating an item (or more) to the art room. Continue reading
Hi, public school art teacher over here, looking for donations for our art room. Will you consider donating to our K-8 students? Continue reading
Thursday afternoon, June 20th, I hadn’t bothered closing up the classroom because there was still ONE more day of school. Wrong! At the last minute, after I’d left for home, our superintendent canceled school for the official last day(!). I … Continue reading
Teaching art is privilege, but the work put in at school can rob you of time and energy that could be used in the studio, especially when you teach K-8. I’ve tried to use my lesson planning as an outlet … Continue reading
The second term of the school year was a marathon, but I’m pleased to say it was very successful! Continue reading
So much has happened in the last seven weeks since I took over a new classroom! My fifth grade class ended our last week together before February break on a high note and I’m looking forward to our return as … Continue reading
Looking back at 2021, I have SO much to be thankful for despite major hurdles. Continue reading
What a wild year this has been! There have been so many downs, but possibly more incredible ups to the school year. I’ve learned a lot and I am so proud of our fifth graders. While expectations and safety precautions … Continue reading
I don’t have any art projects in the works because I’ve officially begun a graduate research study. I’m focusing on creative ways to present in mid 2021. I chose a topical subject that deserves more attention. These are slides of my proposal at a fall symposium. More soon!
UPDATE: I completed my study in late spring. I presented my findings at a closing symposium of the semester. Similar to last year’s, but more complex. The response of my presentation was incredibly positive and I’m proud to say I earned myself another A. It was a lot of work, but my findings will only benefit my own teaching.
To review my final slideshow click HERE.

