My programs are unique. Instead of a school-wide assembly where every
child is a spectator, I offer classroom workshops and residencies where every
child is an active participant. Most
assembly programs only allow a limited opportunity for student engagement and interaction.
Yet all the research shows that students
learn faster, create fewer disruptions, and retain more knowledge when
they are actively engaged in the learning process.
I
consider myself a catalyst. My role is
to provide students with the tools, materials, and guidance they need for
discovery learning. I believe that
learning is something that children do, not something that is done to them. I want children to know they can be artists
and to learn how they can use art based knowledge and skills. I enjoy working with kids and am inspired by
what they create.
I
have a valid Washington State teaching certificate and my experience includes
private schools and homeschoolers as well as public schools. I offer a wide variety of science workshops
and artist in residencies. In addition to these, I can also create or
workshop or residency tailored to your specific needs. Some of my favorite and/or most successful
residencies, such as ceramics or calculator skills have been the result of a
request to fill a particular need. Feel free to contact me for more information.
