Teachers can go years without seeing any hint that their students learned anything we were trying to teach them. And teaching middle school art is even more mysterious as far as knowing if the students are listening to or tuning you out. It's often a job that most students, parents, and even the community take for granted. And by choosing to teach art, my profession is more often demeaned and not taken seriously because it is not a core curriculum class. So it is overwhelmingly exciting as an art teacher to see the fruits of my labor in students who choose to continue their creativity into their adulthood. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not taking credit for teaching Katie her craft because I cannot knit, crochet or weave on any big scale. But I am so proud of Katie! And I have to hope that her elementary art experience with me played some small part in her love of art and her decision to pursue an artistic career....she is a textile designer too!
Falling Rivers Gallery has been very supportive of our arts program and is located on Main Street in Albemarle. Last year they hosted the NSMS student art show in their back gallery. I hope you will take time to drop into the gallery to see the show and look for Katie's work!
Can't wait to wear one of her designs....and I'll look forward to seeing what my current art students do with their creative spirits in the future!
Photos of Katie's display
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