As the Art Teacher at Highland Park Elementary, I taught a diverse population of over 850 students weekly in a variety of mediums. I created a weekly after school Art Club for students, designed sets and helped run our after school Drama Club, and put on a variety of Art Shows at for families at the school. I believe my experience in Primary level art education is one of my strengths at building a program that bridges the gap between 5th Grade and High School, and instills confidence in students at a transitional period in their life when they are most vulnerable to losing their love for art. By doing so, students create a lasting bond with art-making, understanding, and appreciation that will encourage visual expression and development of artistic confidence throughout a lifetime.