Being a teacher is rewarding in so many ways. The MOST rewarding would be, my relationships with my students. I have taught art at almost every grade level, but high school is definitely my favorite. My students make me laugh every day. I’m amazed by the creativity and beauty that my students exhibit through their work. I’ve written several letters of recommendations for scholarships and colleges and just knowing that I might have a hand in a person’s future beyond this school year is amazing. When I see a student’s pride over a project that they spent HOURS making, it is so satisfying.
My relationships with other teachers is also valuable to me. Other ART teachers are my people. We think the same way, we love the same things, and I can generally find a new best friend pretty easily in a room full of art teachers. My mentor, Leslie Clark is my art mom and one of my favorite people in the world. She encourages me and supports me in everything that I do. Art is fun. Being an art teacher is fun. I think learning should be fun and I think that art is a broad enough subject that most students can find something that they enjoy. Being able to pinpoint a person’s strengths and encourage them to develop that skill is a true honor. I also love that every day, I get to ‘play’ with art supplies in some way. Finally, I often consider community when lesson planning. I try to consider the audience; how can we share this beauty with the people around us? I love showcasing student work throughout the building, the school district and the community in general. Celebrating student work by displaying artwork is very important and rewarding. There is something really special about teaching art, as I can impart life lessons that will influence my student’s decisions, behaviors, strengths, weaknesses and imaginations. I truly love being an art teacher.
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