I have learned that I really love kids, and I am excited to learn from them as they learn from me. I also learned that I do not like adults and formalities. I have avoided them and put them off, and this has delayed the progress of our project. I also see how excitement is contagious. These kids are so excited about learning that they have gotten me excited about teaching again.
Adults can catch the fever just as easily.
As I tell other teachers and administrators about this project, they have shown their interest and offered their help and support. The community has responded really well. The businesses have been positive and helpful so far and many of them have really taken an interest in our project. It seems like once you get the ball rolling it starts to take a life of its own. I feel this way about my own artwork.