My name is Mike and it is my absolute pleasure to be the art teacher here at PS158!

I am a firm believer that artistic creativity is essential to developing interest in life-long learning, as well as providing outlets for expression to supplement other classroom subjects. Hands-on individual learning and exploration in the art room allow students opportunities for satisfaction, discovery, and growth that are valuable for building a strong sense of self. Through collaborative projects students learn more about each other, value each other's similarities and differences, and strengthen their communities both inside and outside the classroom. Students will be introduced to materials through guided lessons and given increasingly flexible levels of choice as they progress through grade levels. Teaching students artistic behaviors that allow them to truly feel that they can express themselves in unique ways is one of my top priorities. We emphasize that there is no right or wrong way to do things in the art room, just different ways of creating and sharing ideas.

Please feel free to reach out to me for any questions, comments, or just to say hello. I am thrilled to be a part of this school community and cannot wait to share with you all the powerful artwork of which PS158 students are capable.

P.S. - If you'd like to contribute to the art room supplies, we are always looking for magazines and catalogues and anything with pictures in it! Also we have a wishlist setup with some bonus supplies if you'd like to make a contribution: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2B3V97HTPJ0XL?ref_=wl_share

Thanks so much!!!

Mike