Email: ithraenborowski@gusd120.k12.il.us
Teaching Philosophy:
I believe that every person has a right to a quality and respectful education. I believe that public education is an essential pillar of any democracy. My teaching philosophy incorporates student’s individual interests and hinges on their contributions. In doing so, this makes my class relevant to each person, fosters responsibility, and creates lifelong learners. Students can expect me to get to know them, be available, and treat them with dignity. Learning is easiest when you feel supported and accepted. I expect learners to display professionalism, individuality, and creativity. I use humor, current events, music, and popular culture in my lessons often. Technology is an essential piece of my curriculum and will be used daily. My instruction and classroom should be a reflection of my current students and because of that are ever changing.
Ms. T. is in her 19th year of teaching high school art. She feels strongly that art spaces/art classes are magical and that "art kids are the best kids."
Education:
Northern Illinois University
~ Master of Science in Art Education & K-12 Teaching Certification
Illinois State University
~ Bachelor of Science in General Art, minor in History
Professional Affiliations:
~ National Art Education Association, (NAEA)
~ Illinois Art Education Association, (IAEA) , Vice President of the NW Region
~ Galena Center for the Arts, Student Gallery Coordinator and Center member, previously Vice President of the Board of Directors
~ Broad Ideas, founding member
~ League of Women Voters of Jo Daviess County member, previously co-president of the Board of Directors
~ NW IL Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA), founding member/volunteer