I am a 9-12 visual arts educator with a mission to create a space for my students where they can believe in self expression without judgement or fear. I encourage my students to take risks and I praise both their success and fails. In a perfect world everyone around me would celebrate their creations!
Welcome to my world of art! In this portfolio you will find my work from my graduate studies from Michigan State University. Go Sparty! Along with exciting things that happen in my classroom and even examples of students work.
Come on in, Let's Create!
One of the most important highlights of my life is being the mother of three beautiful little girls and my step son. They bring the most joy to my life!
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The next thing that I indulge my life into is that of being an art teacher! Being an art teacher has brought many opportunities to me. Helping students to find their identity through self expression. There are many different ways in which I do this. Through creating works of art, collaboration with other artists and collaboration with other teachers. These are only some of the ways, there truly are many more!!
Creating in the art room helps students to find their identity. Students are able to express their feelings through works of art. The above example a student made a cut paper project based on
Part of helping students to understand mediums in my classroom, I introduce them to working artist. This helps students to make connections beyond the classroom.
English meets art! Matching content across classes helps students to see the bigger picture of why classes matter. English meets art connects poetry with works of art.
Being a mother and a teacher are not everything that defines me. I am also a soccer coach, yearbook advisor, class advisor, a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, secretary of Artworks, a member of The Heritage Association, a member of the PTO at Gier Elementary and a part-time waitress.
Delta Kapp Gamma
My Soccer Team
2021-2022 HHS yearbook
Part-Time Work