I began working with Adventure Club in 2010 and it has been a truly rewarding experience. Working in the before and after school program has opened my lens on student growth and development outside the classroom setting. I cannot imagine my journey in teaching without it. Working with this program has inspired me to become an Art Educator. I have worked before and after school at one elementary site during the school year and work with each elementary school from the district throughout the summer. Serving as a Homeroom Teacher during the summer program was vital for learning successful classroom management and mastering how to accommodate for the individual needs of every student. I taught a variety of art classes such as Drawing & Painting and Ceramics for students ranging in grades from first to sixth. During the school year I plan daily activities for students in grades first through fifth.