Emily Tomarchio

Who I Am

I'm a future art educator, wife, stepmama, mom, & US Navy Veteran. I am transitioning from a 10-year career in multimedia production and public relations to follow my dream of mentoring tomorrow's leaders in an inclusive, stress-free art classroom.

What I Know

Creativity, mindfulness, and play are paramount for developing children. Art classrooms & their teachers have a great responsibility in promoting open-ended discovery, critical thinking skills, and interpersonal communication.

What I Have to Learn

I would like to explore classroom management techniques, learn about grading philosophies, and how to best write and organize lesson plans. I think it is also important for me to learn how the recent COVID-19 pandemic has transformed education, and any tools or skills which might help me best reach my students.

The Teacher I Will Become

I will be the teacher who maintains a peaceful workspace for my students to express themselves, find acceptance, and challenges each student to carve out a little time every single day to create. I will encourage students to do their best individually, as well as be respectful, productive members of a community. I will provide thoughtful feedback and support each student on their respective journeys into adulthood. I will incorporate mindfulness into my classroom at every opportunity.

Mindfulness Matters.

Watch "Bite-Sized Mindfulness" to learn more about the practice & understand how beneficial it can be for students of all ages!

Comments:

Hi Emily! I loved your page and think you are so awesome and brave for taking a leap of faith in a new direction! I loved art class in school. It was a way for me to express myself and also feel at peace with all the other crazy classes I had going on at that time. -Kyra Shelley

Hello Emily! First, thank you so much for your service! It is so cool and inspiring that you are making a career transition to become an art teacher. I feel like your story will be really encouraging to kids and show them that they can do whatever they dream of doing and remind them to follow their passions. -Crystal Greene

Hi Emily! I love all the content you have on your page for making sure your classroom is inclusive and a welcoming environment for your students. Art class was always my favorite, it definitely felt like a home away from home and I have no doubt you will create that feeling for your class! - Samantha Lewis

Hello Emily! I love that you are becoming an art teacher after doing something else like you did for ten years! that's amazing! I also love how you want your kids to find acceptance in your classroom because I feel the same way about my future kids. - Hallie Cordrey