visual arts educator

 
 
 
““I have seen how the art process can free a student through a visual language that speaks not only to the mind, but also to the heart. As an Art Educator and Artist, I have the opportunity to invite students to imagine and create a better world for themselves.””
— Ms. Maria

teaching practice

Student Work

Here are examples of featured student work taught from an art cart. Each lesson is categorized by the year it was conducted, the corresponding grade level, the artist who inspired it, and its position on the choice spectrum. Most of my lessons currently fall under the "Limited Choice" or “Moderate Choice” categories. Each year, I update my curriculum with diverse lesson plans. My goal is to implement a more creative curriculum, allowing students greater autonomy, reduced teacher-directed projects, while still providing necessary teacher support.

Featured student work
Community felt quilt inspired by the Quilts of Gee's Bend
Elementary Art, Video Available, 2021-22, Limited Choice-DBAE, Fiber Art, Middle School, 20th Century Artist, Literacy Integration
Community felt quilt inspired by the Quilts of Gee's Bend
Elementary Art, Video Available, 2021-22, Limited Choice-DBAE, Fiber Art, Middle School, 20th Century Artist, Literacy Integration
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Elementary Art, Video Available, 2021-22, Limited Choice-DBAE, Fiber Art, Middle School, 20th Century Artist, Literacy Integration
Favianna Rodriguez inspired Butterfly
Elementary Art, Video Available, 21st Century Artist, 2021-22, Limited Choice-Directed
Favianna Rodriguez inspired Butterfly
Elementary Art, Video Available, 21st Century Artist, 2021-22, Limited Choice-Directed
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Elementary Art, Video Available, 21st Century Artist, 2021-22, Limited Choice-Directed
Jenie Gao inspired Community Art Project
Elementary Art, Video Available, 2020-21, 21st Century Artist, Moderate Choice-PBL
Jenie Gao inspired Community Art Project
Elementary Art, Video Available, 2020-21, 21st Century Artist, Moderate Choice-PBL
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Elementary Art, Video Available, 2020-21, 21st Century Artist, Moderate Choice-PBL
Bisa Butler inspired Self-Portraits
Elementary Art, Video Available, 2020-21, 21st Century Artist, Limited Choice-DBAE
Bisa Butler inspired Self-Portraits
Elementary Art, Video Available, 2020-21, 21st Century Artist, Limited Choice-DBAE
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Elementary Art, Video Available, 2020-21, 21st Century Artist, Limited Choice-DBAE
Story Paper Quilt inspired by Faith Ringgold
Elementary Art, Video Available, 2020-21, 21st Century Artist, Limited Choice-DBAE
Story Paper Quilt inspired by Faith Ringgold
Elementary Art, Video Available, 2020-21, 21st Century Artist, Limited Choice-DBAE
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Elementary Art, Video Available, 2020-21, 21st Century Artist, Limited Choice-DBAE
Joan Miró inspired Surreal Stories
Elementary Art, Video Available, 20th Century Artist, 2020-21, Limited Choice-DBAE
Joan Miró inspired Surreal Stories
Elementary Art, Video Available, 20th Century Artist, 2020-21, Limited Choice-DBAE
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Elementary Art, Video Available, 20th Century Artist, 2020-21, Limited Choice-DBAE
Keith Haring Inspired Art Journal
Identity, Elementary Art, Video Available, 20th Century Artist, 2020-21, Limited Choice-DBAE
Keith Haring Inspired Art Journal
Identity, Elementary Art, Video Available, 20th Century Artist, 2020-21, Limited Choice-DBAE
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Identity, Elementary Art, Video Available, 20th Century Artist, 2020-21, Limited Choice-DBAE
Embroidered Self-portrait Project
Middle School, Fiber Art, Identity, 2019-20, Limited Choice-DBAE
Embroidered Self-portrait Project
Middle School, Fiber Art, Identity, 2019-20, Limited Choice-DBAE
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Middle School, Fiber Art, Identity, 2019-20, Limited Choice-DBAE
Balance Design Project
Middle School, Design, Abstract, 2019-20, Limited Choice-DBAE
Balance Design Project
Middle School, Design, Abstract, 2019-20, Limited Choice-DBAE
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Middle School, Design, Abstract, 2019-20, Limited Choice-DBAE

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View fullsize Documenting myself at 6 weeks before I get my teaching license! It has felt like a long journey but when time is by your side, you can accomplish anything 🙌🏽🤗! I never thought teaching would be part of my career path, but I am grateful that it fou
View fullsize My Middle School Community Art class visited an art exhibition called Bordando Memorias at the Goodman South Madison Public Library today. They read the artist statements of 11 Latina immigrants who embroidered their self portraits with flowers nativ
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View fullsize Love these lil abstract K-1st self-portraits inspired by #picasso and #colorpsychology. My amazing artists talked about colors and their feelings and how abstract artists express themselves through color. I really want to make them all into squish-me
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View fullsize Candy cane vibes today at @lcsmadison! #xmasspirit🎄 #artteacherfashion
View fullsize My middle school Community Art class made self-portraits today with stamps for an amazing community art project called Our Town Everywhere and led by @madisonbubbler! https://www.madisonbubbler.org/projects/our-town-everywhere #communityart #selfpo
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View fullsize Starting the year with Super Hero themed sketchbooks so I had to dress the part! Art and mothering are my super powers! What are yours?#superartteacher #teachersaresuperheroes #firstdayofschool #startingstrong #artteachersofinstagram
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View fullsize Last art class ended with a love note from my #amazingartstudent ❤️ I am an exhausted, ready for a vacation, but very loved art teacher! #artteacherlife🎨