Lara Cooperman

Who I am: 

I am someone who has always had a passion for the arts and education.  It took me a long time to figure out what my personal art style was.  My grandmother a seamstress, designer, sculptor/crafter.  My sister, painter and drawer.  Finally, my dad, all of the above.  I was lucky to have my dad involved in the art scene when I was younger and living in DC.  He was a docent at the National Gallery of Art, where my school often did field trips.  I spent a lot of time observing my dad in his work. When he was not perusing art, he was running a kitchen or teaching at a culinary school.  My dad is a big reason for helping me realize my direct passion for art education and its importance.  

What I know: 

• I know how to be compassionate

• I know how to capture the attention of a group 

•  I know that I want to teach older students.

• I know that Max Ernst is my favorite artist 

• I know I want to move out of the U.S. and teach internationally.

• I know my end goal in life is to own and live on a farm in southern Spain.

What I have to learn:

• I have to learn time management

• I have to learn to be better organized

• I have to learn to stay task focused.

• I have to learn what does and doesnt work with my desired teaching style.

• I have to learn to be more patient if i end up teaching younger students.

The teacher I will become: