Ms. Rebecca's Artistic Imagination

 Graphic Design!     This topic is where I can shine as a teacher for my students! I think it is so important to be able to bring this into my classroom for my students because of the many opportunities this topic has out in the world. They always seem to talk about the next Nike or Jordan's their going to see or make one day. That's when a light bulb went DING. What if I can bring this passion of theirs and combine it with mine? They not only become more motivated, but they see a future for themselves that does not involve "money" or "girls"... as I hear passing in the halls. I mean this does involve good money if they look at it. Plus, in this day-in-age we are becoming more and more tech.      When I did college the first time around, I obtained my degree in Graphic Design. Ideally, I wanted to be an independent graphic designer where people would hire me to make logos, posters, billboards, etc. There are so many career opportunities students don't ...

I introduce to you myself! Rebecca Stemwell, currently a k-12 Art Teacher with MPS. I remember watching my dad paint and I was so amazed at how this paste like "thing" could make such beautiful pictures. That is truly when I fell in love with art. Art was always a way for me to be able to express myself emotionally. I have always worked with kids my whole life whether it was  daycare  (currently I work here in the summer), camps, or even helping in my church. I knew once I got to college, I wanted to use my passion for art to help kids.  My professional goals for the future include so many ideas. One big goal of mine as an art educator is to be able to have my students use art to express their emotions and find some sort of escape to their troubles. So many of my students have had a lot of tragedy in their life at such a young age. I want them to be able to come to school and use my art room as a safe space for them to express themselves. One other goal is to create ...