Teaching Philosophy
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     Artists are researchers, investigators and explorers. Not all of my students will need technical art skills after they leave my class, and I know not all of them will become professional artists. That's okay! However, I firmly believe that each child will need to be able to think creatively and independently, no matter what they choose to pursue in life. I teach to foster creativity and a desire to learn and explore. I believe that when they are given the freedom and responsibility to pursue their own passions, students are more motivated to create and learn.

​     I believe artists need to familiarize themselves with tools and materials on a multi-sensory level before they 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.
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     Art has a long history of providing an outlet for expression when other means of communication fall short, and I encourage the use of art to aid in developing emotional intelligence in my students. I highly value experimentation, free expression, curiosity, and a sense of play in my classroom.  I thrive in constantly changing environments and actively seek differentiation from year to year, and student to student.
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