The Big Picture

As an Art Teacher,

I will convey challenges that support high expectations, cultivate understanding of the world and facilitate a positive, creative, productive, safe, non-judgmental atmosphere where students can express themselves responsibly.

I will offer suggestions of small easy steps that eliminate barriers of frustration, inspire an optimistic attitude toward life, and support student understanding of concepts that prepare them for life by bringing new insights and creative solutions to daily challenges for individual levels of expertise. 

I will bring compassion and encouragement to struggling students in ways that stimulate improvement in behavior, and academics through the illustration of patience, and persistence during times of frustration.

Positive thoughts, consistency and trust, will provide students with the emotional strength, sense of security, and feelings of belonging which will stimulate them to make smart choices, encourage self-discipline, and speak positively toward themselves and others.

- Deanna Stark

  Art Teacher