In Search of my Previous Teacher
Are you tired, discouraged, fed up, and wondering why you struggle so in your job? This post is for you… This has been a rough… Read More »In Search of my Previous Teacher
Are you tired, discouraged, fed up, and wondering why you struggle so in your job? This post is for you… This has been a rough… Read More »In Search of my Previous Teacher
This is my Pecha Kucha presentation (with the text) that I presented at the Surface Design Associations’ 40th anniversary conference 4/3 – 4/6/2017. Find out… Read More »Surface Design Association Inspires Explore Fiber
This presentation includes some history of artists that blazed the trail of working with metal using fiber techniques. The author’s and other contemporary artists work… Read More »Textile Techniques With Metal: Fibers as 3D
This presentation examines a school district’s Art I Foundation curriculum change into the Understanding by Design curriculum template. Find out the challenges and successes for… Read More »Art Education – The Challenges of Curriculum Transition
See examples of art educators in the Plano Independent School District using fibers in their art projects. This presentation gives not just examples, but advice… Read More »Bring Fibers Into Your Art Curriculum
This is such an exciting time in the history of man! I want to share the history of photography with them, and get them thinking… Read More »The Power of Photography – Artist of the Day Video Theme
Living in the 21st century is living in a time when change is rapid and insistent. It can be difficult to keep up with constant… Read More »Process Over Product in Art Education: A Student Centered Approach to Making Art
Back in the day, when I taught AP Art History, I would talk to my students about sacred geometry, the mathematical underpinnings of our world.… Read More »The Power of Circle Painting – Art & Community
Learning about the Question Formulation Technique in my graduate studies at Texas Woman’s University has been one of the most valuable additions to my teaching… Read More »Essential Questioning Strategies and Question Formulation Technique
I’ve been using Artist of the Day videos as an opening activity in my high school art classes for several years now. I have noticed… Read More »Artist of the Day Video Student Reflection