I had the privilege to teach all of the art classes offered in the Memorial Arts department throughout my student teaching experience and through my substitute teaching opportunities.  Memorial teachers and students treated me like one of their own I valued every moment in this school.

Working at Memorial shaped my knowledge about how to teach students a variety of media. It gave me experience running a school gallery, preparing students for state and national competitions, along with teaching to a level of expectation that both teachers and students supported. 

It was a phenomenal experience to watch first hand various teachers and students work collaboratively in an open studio space where students developed a knowledge that was rich in development, creativity and 21st century learning.   

I was asked on many field trips to see the SOFA exhibits in Chicago, IL thus confirming my connection to the staff and students. My experience with Memorial was so rewarding it gives me great encouragement to know that high school visual arts programs are a wonderful experience for both teachers and students. 

This is a phenomenal art department worth sharing: https://jmm.madison.k12.wi.us/art