A Passion for Art Education

In my roles as both a visual arts teacher and a curriculum lead, I have found that I have a passion for creating useful meaningful curriculum to support teachers and engage students. I have worked closely with colleagues in order to design lessons that scaffold appropriately, meet state standards and the needs of visual art teachers. I've created new curriculum and professional development standards for the teachers I serve in order to increase enrollment and stay current in art education. Supporting the voice of the teacher in addition to district goals is critical for the success of both.

No one can achieve success without colleague and interdisciplinary collaboration, which I consistently strive for. Sharing knowledge and expertise and influencing and collaborating with teams outside of my content area, are all necessary to support current and innovative curriculum directions. It is invigorating to sit down with a group of people that are just as passionate about meeting the needs of students and teachers.

I believe in a closed loop feedback leadership style. I am a servant leader, and I am in my role in order to help and advocate for the teachers I serve. I learn and grow by helping them learn and grow. It is essential to the flow of good communication and high-quality work to have teachers trust that they're being heard and that they have a part in the conversation. Curriculum design is a collaborative effort, and great ideas happen organically in a trustworthy setting.