Art is the Heart of All I Do

Whether it is the visual arts, literature, theater arts, or music, it is my worldview that art is the common language we all share, that provides a forum for discourse and unity in a way that no other means of interaction can. As such, the Arts should have a priority role in K-12 education, and beyond, to ensure that a new generation of citizens is equipped with the vocabulary to reach out to one another across traditional divides, and to achieve their full potential as individuals and members of civil society. I believe that my life's work is to share this passion for the Arts as an educator. I believe strongly that all children can learn, and that all children are artists in their own right, with the potential to create beauty in their own lives and the lives of those around them, regardless of other circumstances. The power of language and the impact of the visual arts are ways to empower children who otherwise feel they may not have a voice, and to encourage them to see their place in this world.