When I was student teaching, I spent one internship in a Creative Arts classroom and absolutely fell in LOVE with the curriculum. I believe that everyone is an artist who has a different way of expressing themselves, whether it is through visual arts, dance, music, or drama. More information about the course will be sent home later this week in my welcome letter.
I love all things arts related. Visual arts have always been my true love, but I am an avid supporter of FCPS theater and band programs. You will often find me at a football game or marching band competition, cheering wildly from the sidelines. I also take great pride in trying to catch all of the spring musicals the county has to offer -- talk about some talent! I love to support my students in all that they do inside and out of school, so it is always a treat to see former and current students in school and community productions. This support doesn't start and stop at the arts -- let me know your athletic schedules; I would love to cheer you on!
In my (little) spare time, I am working on my Masters at Hood College in Curriculum & Instruction (because why would anyone ever want to leave the art room?) and I watch a lot of Netflix while lesson planning and grading work. I am currently in between seasons of several shows, so if there's something I'm missing, please shout it out! I also adore Baker Park and can be found walking or biking several laps around the park and surrounding areas. Pizza is my favorite food and I am unashamed to say that I love pumpkin spice lattes, but my latest obsession is bubble tea and I wished I lived in Urbana so I could enjoy Yo Bubble more frequently. Also, I love (almost) all genres of music and enjoy going to concerts and attending musical theater. Wolftrap is one of my favorite venues for all of the above and brings back great memories of my grandparents.
I have not yet decided if I am going to use Google Classroom or Schoology; luckily students won't be getting chromebooks for a couple of weeks, so I have some time to decide. This blog will be used as a supplementary aid to whichever one. Under the Creative Arts tab, I might post videos or slideshows pertaining to lessons, or I might add additional, enriching links. The Virtual Art Show is one of my favorite things of being an art teacher because I love being able to show off my talented students. You can click through the ones that are there to see what some of my former students, and once we start making art at OMS, I'll add some of the best works there. The VAS only displays completed artwork, so if you ever are looking for glimpses of works-in-progress, follow me on Twitter and/or Instagram at @MsStrasserArt. I try to post a little every day, which turns in to a couple times each week, but it is a great tool for parents to see what their kids are up to and for students to find inspiration from their classmates.
I am so excited to be working with the seventh grade OMS students this year. I will try to post weekly blog posts with items like classroom updates, calendar events, and in-progress photographs to keep everyone in the know. If parents or students ever have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to email me!
I hope everyone has a wonderful first week back. Happy art making!
"I am seeking, I am striving, I am in it with all my heart." - Vincent Van Gogh
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