April 7th: I found this list of personal qualities not measured by tests. In today's test crazed world where students' value, abilities, strengths, and weaknesses are judged on standardized questions I think it's important to remember other valuable qualities students have and should be recognized for. Students' value and intelligence goes far beyond the numbers that they score or their tests.
March 20th, 2014: It's been a long time since I've updated this section. It's amazing that the last time I updated this I was still student teaching. I'm now in the last trimester of my first year at BJH. To say I've learned a lot is an understatement. Each day is a learning experience that I feel helps me grow as a teacher. I've built so many relationships with my students and collegues, it's amazing how connected you feel to your job towards the end of the first year. I can't wait to finish out strong!
"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." Ralph Waldo Emerson, Poet.
Jan. 15th 2013- I was in charge of my first Art Club today. It was especially challenging because I had to make the food (I never cook). I decided to make pulled pork sandwiches. They were actually really tasty! For our activity I showed students how to make masks using plaster gauze. It sure was messy, but everyone seemed to really enjoy it.
"Nature is not only all that is visible to the eye.. it also includes the inner pictures of the soul." Edvard Munch
Dec. 20th 2012- Just found out people are interested in my artwork at the gallery! I may have just sold 2 pieces!
"If I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint!" Edward Hopper
Dec. 19th 2012- This week I just started teaching every class. I'm really excited to see how well I can handle the full load of High School and Middle School students! Also I turned 24 today!
"All good art is taken from the artist's heart. The brain, muscle, bone and skin only serve as transportation for the final product." Scott Schultz- Owner of the Heartbeat Center.
Dec. 9th 2012- After talking with my C.T and Scott Schultz, local magazine publisher, radio host, and gallery owner, I now have my artwork showing at The Heartbeat Center for Writing, Literacy, and the Arts, Inc. This is exciting!
"The job of the artist is to always deepen they mystery." Francis Bacon
Nov. 12th 2012- Started my 2nd quarter placement for student teaching at Osseo-Fairchild High School and Middle school. I'm really excited to start working with everybody!
"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." Pablo Picasso
Nov. 9th 2012- Finished my elementary school placement for student teaching at Mondovi Elementary School. I'm really going to miss my students, my C.T (Cooperating Teacher), and the school. What an amazing and inspiring experience.
Jan. 15th 2013- I was in charge of my first Art Club today. It was especially challenging because I had to make the food (I never cook). I decided to make pulled pork sandwiches. They were actually really tasty! For our activity I showed students how to make masks using plaster gauze. It sure was messy, but everyone seemed to really enjoy it.
"Nature is not only all that is visible to the eye.. it also includes the inner pictures of the soul." Edvard Munch
Dec. 20th 2012- Just found out people are interested in my artwork at the gallery! I may have just sold 2 pieces!
"If I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint!" Edward Hopper
Dec. 19th 2012- This week I just started teaching every class. I'm really excited to see how well I can handle the full load of High School and Middle School students! Also I turned 24 today!
"All good art is taken from the artist's heart. The brain, muscle, bone and skin only serve as transportation for the final product." Scott Schultz- Owner of the Heartbeat Center.
Dec. 9th 2012- After talking with my C.T and Scott Schultz, local magazine publisher, radio host, and gallery owner, I now have my artwork showing at The Heartbeat Center for Writing, Literacy, and the Arts, Inc. This is exciting!
"The job of the artist is to always deepen they mystery." Francis Bacon
Nov. 12th 2012- Started my 2nd quarter placement for student teaching at Osseo-Fairchild High School and Middle school. I'm really excited to start working with everybody!
"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." Pablo Picasso
Nov. 9th 2012- Finished my elementary school placement for student teaching at Mondovi Elementary School. I'm really going to miss my students, my C.T (Cooperating Teacher), and the school. What an amazing and inspiring experience.