Each artistic medium, technique, and artist has a place in art history. I approach each lesson from an art historical perspective, elevating artists and identities that have been excluded from the canon. By exploring history and culture, students are encouraged to investigate experiences different from their own.

The art room is a place for exploration, and students require guidelines to experiment appropriately. I create systems for material use, clean-up, and discussion to support students in the classroom. Communicating clear expectations and routines are necessary in cultivating an environment in which students feel comfortable creating, experimenting, and expressing themselves.

In art class, students express themselves in ways that are different from other classroom settings. It is essential to create a community built on strong relationships and respect so that students feel comfortable sharing and exploring.