In the fast paced, technology driven world we all live in, it might seem odd or even silly that students still take part in a weekly art class. The fact of the matter is that through art students have the opportunity to engage and persist, tap into their innate creativity while expressing and finding their voice. In art we develop our ability to observe, reflect, and infer. Through observation we gain understanding of different world perspectives, cultures, and time periods. In art we explore our own capacity as we stretch and explore theme, mood, and symbolism.  Ultimately it is my belief that good art instruction and experience helps build students connection, compassion, and understanding of what it means to be a human.