Hello, everybody! I am an art educator at Cumberland County High School in Crossville, TN where I have taught for five years. Along with teaching, I am also working on a Master’s Degree in Art Education at the University of Florida (I plan to graduate on May 2, 2014). I am working on my final research project at UF, and it is called “Eco-Art Education: Interdependence within Natural and Social Environments.” Eco-Art Education combines studies in Ecology and Art, and often involves themes that relate to sustainability. Students in my class will learn about artists whose work involved environmental preservation, will explore nature, and develop creative solutions to preservation/conservation issues in our community.
During the spring 2014 semester, I plan to document the process of eco-art making, while implementing participatory-based art projects that lead to the betterment of surrounding neighborhoods. My goal is for students to become more conscious of interdependence, within both natural and social environments, through visual art education that focuses on ecological issues. I plan to keep my blog updated as this process continues.
During the spring 2014 semester, I plan to document the process of eco-art making, while implementing participatory-based art projects that lead to the betterment of surrounding neighborhoods. My goal is for students to become more conscious of interdependence, within both natural and social environments, through visual art education that focuses on ecological issues. I plan to keep my blog updated as this process continues.
My Capstone Project/Publication:
Please read my ISSUU publication which is based on my capstone project: