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
