Art...and stuff like that.

Writing and setting goals - then revisiting them. It’s such a helpful and reinvigorating practice. It’s helping me stay focused when I can’t find a reason to keep pushing.

An online learning opportunity offered by the National Art Education Association (NAEA)

From the Keeper of the Art Supplies (and the coding lesson plans)

If you have downtime today, try this out!

This problem (which was very real) changed my career path early out as an undergrad.

This week’s 30 Minute Lab was a very simple lab that I used for the sake of getting my teens engaged.

(Photo c/o Mrs Traci Young-Byron @Supa_BlackGirl) After all the flack the Golden Girls of Miami Northwestern Senior High caught behind artistic expression, they themselves decided to take a stand by not performing during their football game against Miami Central. Instead, they came in plain clothes and protested on behalf of their teacher, on behalf of creativity, and on behalf of themselves. How amazing is this!!!

Also excited to be participating in the Rozzy Learning Company’s STEAM Challenge. Great opportunity to challenge the club members to think outside the box.

From the Keeper of Art (and science) Supplies

This team building 101 activity challenged teens to create a stable tower with only straws and marshmallows.

Two days out of the week, we have a physical and a mental challenge activity that fosters teamwork, understanding one another, strengthening character, and comradeship. Each week, there’s a buzzword that is reiterated through every activity and reinforces the motto of team building.

From the Keeper of the Art Supplies (and the snacks)

One of my favorite things to do is preach about college readiness and the transition into collegiate life. In my latest role, I’ve been tasked with facilitating the College Bound program, and I’ve been enjoying it. The teens however, have been somewhat standoffish, but coming along gradually. Over the past two months of working with my high schoolers, I’ve been learning more about their interests and passions while introducing them to FAFSA, getting extra money for college, taking the SAT/ACT and not having to pay for it, boosting their GPA, and how to become a catch to colleges. We have attended events and done activities that reaffirm the “be better than your surroundings” mission. My goal for now is to see my kids become more confident about their lives and actively begin to decide on a direction for themselves after high school.

From the Keeper of the Art Supplies (AKA Mr. Let’s Re-prime that Metaphoric Canvas)

Our first 30 Minute Lab

This quarter’s theme is “Making Something out of Nothing,” as the items used are random and obscure (aka my typical aesthetic).