I teach in a middle school classroom in Medford, MA. I teach grades 6-7-8 and we cover all areas and aspects of Visual Art, Computer Art, Art History and Pottery.
Position:
Art Teacher
Needs:
The classroom needs a digital camera, a scanner, a color printer, a digital video camera, batteries for the cameras and imovie software and garageband software or the equivalent for windows computers.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I have been teaching Art for 26 years. Prior to that I taught grade 5. I am also editor in chief of the Middle school Yearbook. I am also currently working with the district on receiving grants from the DOE for a Gifted and Talented Program.
College and Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Salem State College.
Master'sof Education, from Lesley University, Cambrideg , MA.
National Gallery of art- Impressionism
NationalGallery of Art- American Art
National Gallery of Art- Modern Art
National Gallery of Art- Dutch Masters
Activities:
Yearbook Photography and lay-out of the hardcover book.
Animation in the classroom
Writingand Illustrating Comics
Writing and Illustrating Original Children's Picture Books
Pottery
Favorite Books:
"The Secret Supper" by Javier Sierra; "Angels & Demons" by Dan Brown. Any book by Ian Pears.
Favorite Quotes:
"You Gotta Have Art"
Interests:
Dance, music, podcasting, computer graphics, drawing, pottery, digital movie making.
Employment History:
Medford Public Schools
Medford,MA. 02155
1973-Present.
Why Do I Teach?:
I teach to inspire students to do great things and make a difference as well as to think creatively and explore other possibilities.