Teaching Philosophy:

     I believe that the most important role of an art educator is realizing that every student has potential to achieve greatness in their own way. The beauty in the nuance of art necessitates the teacher relinquishing control of ‘knowing the right answer’ and instead working collaboratively with students, guiding them through their individual journey of self discovery through artistic expression.

     As an educator I have five principles that guide my teaching practice. (1) Students have unique, diverse ways of learning and it is the teachers responsibility to tailor and diversify their teaching to meet their needs. (2) The role of the teacher is to make art and art history accessible and reflective of the students' experiences, cultures and concerns. (3) Students should have agency over their artistic decisions and be supported in advocating for them. (4) The role of the teacher is to provide each student with the technical skills and subject matter knowledge to successfully develop their own visual style and themes. (5) All students have creative expression and the potential to succeed, regardless of their technical aptitudes, and should be held to an equally high standard. 

     My teaching philosophy is centered on providing personalized support and creating a learning environment in which every student is achieving the highest level of their potential. I believe that art education can provide students with the necessary language and technical fluency that is needed to translate thoughts and emotions into something tangible that creates new connections, encourages personal growth and provides students with agency over their thoughts and emotions.