teaching
I’m passionate about providing students with choice, experience, and hands-on based learning that empowers and develops the whole student. I believe in helping students discover their voice through the creative process.
skills
competency & standards based assessments
collaborative teaching, learning, and assessing
building innovative and adaptive curricula
software mastery (Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, Google, etc.)
hardware mastery (2D & 3D printing, projectors, etc.)
traditional art forms such as ceramics, drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpting
digital art forms such as graphic design, illustration, photography, video
philosophies
building healthy teacher/student relationships
emphasize personal and collective meaning making
holistic approaches to teaching and learning
fostering independence
recognizing all students can learn and excel
establishing a learner-centered education
developing cross-cultural connections through art
