Teaching Philosophy
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     I know not everyone I work with will need technical art skills after they leave my class, and plenty probably won't think of themselves as artists to begin with. That's okay! The arts are for every confidence and ability level. It is important for us all to practice thinking creatively and independently, no matter where we are in life. The arts are a perfect tool to practice with.  
     Art also has a long history of providing an outlet for expression when other means of communication fall short, and I encourage the use of creative expression and therapeutic art processes in my classroom. I highly value experimentation, free expression, and a sense of play. I believe in creating because creating feels good, and I feel there's something to be gained from paying attention to that simple idea. 

Student work 

        Artists are curious people by nature. We're researchers, investigators and explorers. ​Artists need to familiarize themselves with tools and materials on a multi-sensory level before we can use them to their full potential. I'm not afraid to have fun and get a little messy to achieve this, and my students shouldn't be either. My classroom is a place where the artists who visit have the freedom, support and trust to create as they feel inspired to. 
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