CWs

The Compelling Why’s of my classroom promote student’s growth as a person.I hope to help each student love and embrace their uniqueness.Something I always say to my students is “Be yourself, an original is always worth more than a copy.”This pertains to all aspects of their life.We are all born special and unique, even twins, who may look identical, make different choices, create different work, and like different things.It is important to embrace what separates you from others.We do not copy, we create our selves.Focus on what you as an individual truly like and make that a part of who you are. Students are made to feel safe and comfortable in a setting where the have total acceptance.

I want to educate my students on not only art, but life.I do this by giving them the ability to experience education, using personal inflection and technology when necessary to enhance this experience.I encourage students to challenge themselves to grow as individuals and sharing that knowledge with others.Always respect other differences and learn from them.

Never lose sight of your core; your core is your passion.Take that passion with you for the rest of your life because it belongs to you and you only, no one can take it from you.This passion will radiate in all aspects of your life. Life is about choices and I want to give my students as many as possible.These choices involve artists they would like to learn about, cultures they would like to study, materials they would like to use.I remind them that the more knowledge you obtain, the more you can grow, so learn about as many things as possible.

Art is universal.It does not matter your age, race, sex, language, or disability; we all can create.We experience art in all aspects in our life by decorating our home, selecting clothes, the advertisements we read.Art is not just the ability to create a masterpiece.If you have a heart, you are an artist.It is a matter of choosing to make it an outlet.