Statement of Intent: 

Becoming an art educator has always been a dream of mine ever since I’ve watched the film Matilda, especially a character named “Miss Honey”. She’s an incredibly kind teacher who will do anything to allow her students to succeed and quickly notices Matilda’s intelligence, pushing for Matilda to go into more advanced classes. Even though she isn’t an art teacher, I share similar values with her. I believe that it’s important for students to know that they have unlimited potential and as educators we should push them to their full potential. 

Art education is not only about using art materials such as acrylic paint or colored pencils, it’s about our environment, our history, our culture, and life in all its entirety. The experiences that children have developed are carried into their art styles, bringing up questions such as why did you draw that shape? Why those colors? Art education allows children to find their voice.  My students will learn how to take the art style they have and use that as a way of understanding themselves and the world around them. Understanding the differences of people in the world and how important it is to respect everyone’s differences. They will be able to carry my teachings into their later years, such as pursing a career in art or simply looking back on the support I’ve given them and use that as a way to help them when they feel like they’re stuck.