I dedicated 4 years of rigorous work at Black Hawk Middle School because I loved what I did and who I was helping. Many students struggled with social and emotional trauma, poverty, and challenges beyond our classroom walls. However, the power of the art class provided them the opportunity to express who they were, where they were from and what they saw in themselves.
This authentic learning experience was challenging but rewarding. We learned various mediums and explored various ways to create in the classroom. I developed opportunities to give students opportunity to excel and celebrate the successful experiences of growing and developing their artistic abilities from 6-8th grade.
Blackhawk provided a place for me to learn about culturally responsive teaching, develop my skills in AVID strategies and allowed me to be apart of a school family and community dedicated to help make a change happen for our students.
Students joined me beyond the classroom day in Art Club, Yearbook and many other after school activities. I miss them, but know that the time spent was well worth it. WE ARE BLACK HAWK.
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