My Vision

As an art educator I believe it is my duty to encourage a love of creating and foster each child's unique artistic ability. I am so fortunate to be able to teach and share my passion with others; it brings me great joy. My students inspire me everyday with their honesty, creativity, originality, and positivity.

As an art educator I have to constantly advocate for my program. I am very fortunate to work for a county and school that is so supportive of the arts.

Taken from the MCPS Visual Art curriculum:

The visual arts are important to every child’s development and play a vital role in providing the students in Montgomery County Public Schools with the well-rounded, world class education necessary for college and career readiness. The visual arts promote the core competencies – Academic Excellence, Creative Problem-solving, and Social Emotional

Learning – identified by MCPS as essential to prepare students for success in the 21st century. Through engagement with this visual art curriculum, students will encounter the following 21st century skills:

 -Flexibility and Adaptability

 -Initiative and Self-direction

 -Social and Cross-cultural Skills

 -Productivity and Accountability

 -Leadership

 -Creativity and Innovation

 -Critical Thinking and Problem-solving

 -Communication and Collaboration

-Responsibility