The Art of Teaching

a Philosophy of Possibility

My love of teaching springs from a self-indulgent love for art. All throughout my childhood, I was always the seemingly nerdy kid seen sitting in the hallways pouring my thoughts into my drawing book. As a child, I shied away from many things like speaking up in class, and participating in sports. I froze whenever my teacher called me and it was a nightmare giving reports in front of class or anything or the sort. I wasn’t the most exuberant girl and being popular was out of my league. Needless to say, I didn’t fit the mold and was pretty much the odd one out for most of my elementary years.

The only time I knew I was in my element was with a crayon in hand. The ability to draw and express myself through colors and shapes was such a wonderful stepping stone to confidence. I gained a sense of self worth and identity. Through art, I had a place in the world. A courage to step up to life’s challenges.

I hope by teaching art, I can somehow bring out that confidence in children. My goal is not to teach the brightest and the best but to reach out to the one who tries. To make a glimmer of imagination made tangible. Nothing can compare to the feeling of accomplishment when you’ve created something with your hands and heart. I hope I can somehow pass that on to my students and instill in them the idea that they can do anything they put their minds to. The possibilities are endless.

“ I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.”
-Albert Einstein (1879-1955) Physicist.


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To end the school year, we all had to make a paper on our personal teaching philosophy. Just thought I'd write it here too for posterity's sake.