Community Arts Partner

Teaching Approach

Teaching Philosophy + Approach

My teaching philosophy is rooted in constructivist educational theory and practice, and is informed by my extensive work and training as a teaching artist and my graduate study at Bank Street College of Education, which included teaching certification and fieldwork in the classroom. I have experience in classrooms both as a visiting artist and a classroom teacher and have also facilitated significant long-term and short-term professional development workshops for teachers. This range of experiences affirms my immense respect for the daily work of classroom teachers, and my understanding of the day-to-day aspects of school partnerships that must be attended to.

Curriculum Integration Possibilities

I have designed lessons that integrate the visual art and theater into a number of disciplines, including social studies, language arts, English language learning, math, and science, and look forward to the possibility of collaborating with teachers and administrators in continuing this work. My experience in museum education also provides opportunities to incorporate object-based learning in the classroom, and, if relevant, the design of field trips to museums and cultural institutions to further support classroom learning.

Special Skills and Areas of Expertise

As mentioned, I have significant experience working with English Language Learners, as well as court-involved youth, special education students, parent groups, and have led professional development for K-12 teachers and education students preparing to become classroom teachers. I have worked with thousands of students, at a range of levels of development, ages early childhood though college in formal and informal settings.

Testimonials from Schools

References are available upon request.