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LEAD! #NAEA16
The National Art Education Association held its annual art convention in Chicago this year! A big change from last year’s convention in New Orleans. The convention asked us to Lead, and Share our vision for Art Education. This was a powerful convention, full of STEAM, Arts Integration and Holistic learning. We proclaimed our importance as…
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Finding The Story
A few Fridays ago I was given the opportunity to take my GT art students to Hampton National Historic Site to see plays that were being put on by students at The Baltimore School for the Arts. Sophomores at the school are asked to develop a project that shows history through drama. These students used the…
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Painting with Paul session 1
A few teachers attended the first ever teacher workshop at Hampton National Historic Site. At this workshop, teachers were given a tour of the mansion and grounds, an adaptable lesson plan, as well as a presentation from our first ever artist in residence, Paul Moscatt. After the workshop we decided as an extra bonus, teachers would…
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Expo Experts!
Mantle of the Expert: Artist can research art supplies, and create sales characters and displays. Artist will present found information, along with an activity during a class expo. character application Art Expo Material Notes We spent about one whole week researching and preparing our displays and characters. The expo was held on American Education Week.…
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Halfway through…
The second quarter has come to an end, that means we are halfway through the school year already. It’s hard to believe! Second quarter was full of fun! Students created so many amazing things, using their skills and imagination. 8th grade gt students completed their mantle of the expert art presentations which were amazing. …
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Mandalas for Beginners
The last learn to paint session I held was on circle designs. Participants learned about mandalas and techniques to create their own one of a kind sacred circle. This session was a bit different than my other learn to paint parties. Each guest was able to choose from an array of supplies to complete their art. There were even multiple resources artists…
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Maryland Education Play Date
Recently I was able to attend an amazing full day workshop designed to allow teachers time to play with digital technology! It was a time to “PLAY” with tools and ideas that we’ve learned about but have not had time to explore! I met other educators who have experience using tools/apps/programs in the classroom and gain knowledge from their…
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Reflect and Create again
2015 was a year of progress, it felt as though I sprinted to the end! Everything moved forward and fast. I like to write down all of the amazing things I’ve done in an ending year as a reminder to be grateful for what I have and to be excited for what’s to come in the…
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Artist Educator Workshop, HHI.
Introducing the first ever Artist Educator Workshop at Hampton Historic National Site. I am so fortunate to be able to work with such an amazing group of individuals, from fellow board members to artist educators. Historic Hampton Inc. has had a vision for bringing together art, education, and the Hampton Historic National Site. Recently this…
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