Andy Fish was my friend and mentor and so much more to so many others. Continue reading
Andy Fish was my friend and mentor and so much more to so many others. Continue reading
Another year is wrapping up and it was a whirlwind, but I’d like to end 2025 on a positive note. Before the winter break I had students “grade” art class and Mr. Wilber (that’s me) passed with flying colors! Overall I was pleased with the results. If I had any doubts, the answers clearly reveal that students not only enjoy my class, but are learning from it as well.
Two minor points of concern according to the number of “Disagree”s that I saw were that some students still don’t feel others listen to their ideas. Another concern, I could be offering more challenging work for those scholars who finish assignments early. I will definitely consider this when planning for the future. I want everyone to feel their voice is heard and that I’m offering work that properly challenges them. I will be sharing the survey result with my students in January.
I have A LOT to be grateful for. Click on the illustration to see the entire survey results.

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