Sheila Griffin 2020 (Blind Contour Self-Portrait, done as a demo for a 4th grade lesson)
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY & CORE VALUES
Foster excitement and curiosity and build a lasting appreciation for the arts
Introduce students to new and unexpected artists and diverse methods of art-making
Practice culturally responsive teaching by using students’ own interests and backgrounds as inspiration for project themes
Offer a variety of entry points for different types of learners to find inspiration through the process of art-making