I became an art teacher because art is an extension of my life. It gives me joy. I love young people and wanted to share the joy I have for art. I delight in their sincere efforts and successes. I'm overwhelmed with the student that tells me he or she stays in school because of art.
Art is intellectual as well as intuitive.
Art gives the student the chance to work with his or her hands in concert with his or her heart as well as the knowledge they have gathered from all their other studies and life.