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Parents Main Source of Inspiration
My day of birth. My parents are still my main source what I am today. -
1979 8th Grade
My first real Art Class. Mr. Goding taught us about abstract art -
12th grade art class
Learned basic techniques of drawing skills -
First College Design Class
Peter Schroth instructor. Learned design techiques. First experiences with figure drawing. -
First Drawing class
Wes Houk, instructor. Taught us about composition. -
Most influential for Art Ed Degree
Richard Loveless, Most influential for choosing Art Ed as a career choice. Very passionate about Art Ed. Wonder where he is now... -
Mary Irene Lee, learned so much
This lady taught me how to relate to art students, how to teach effectively, how to manage a classroom that made sense and self confidence to be able to handle middle school students. -
Mr. Lewis, gave me a chance
Mr. Lewis hired me first, gave me a chance, let me learn, guided me in teaching. -
LHS, a new place to learn
Learned a new environment of school setting. Learned how to teach all 3D art. Principals had confidence in me. -
New subject matter in art teaching
Began teaching Computer Generate Imagery, became dept chair. Something new to learn, a new challenge -
Supportive Peers
Began a new era of very supportive Peers. Our dept evolved into a group that pushed each other to teach better together -
Patricia Lamb
She was added as our new Visual Arts Coordinator. She quietly, but firmly pushed all of us in our district to be better visual arts teachers, better visual artists, to learn from each other. She helps us become a cohesive group of art teachers in our district. -
National Board Certification
Another personal goal for me as an Art Educator -
UF Masters of Art Ed Begun
Started Master's Program. A goal since undergraduate school. Hopfully to finish in 2012.
