Do you have enough time to prep? Are you able to enjoy your job? When do you sit and breathe? I teach over 850 students at my school. There is... Learn More

If there is one thing I know for sure, it’s that you can’t teach art unless you have some sort of management plan in place. Art is really exciting for... Learn More

What is the ONE thing you want most this school year? A healthier lifestyle? More money? A more organized classroom? While I can’t claim to hold the secret to achieving... Learn More

While on vacation this month in Canada, I have had lots of time to reflect on what is working in my life and what needs adjusting. I identified a few... Learn More

DRAWING WITH CHILDREN WITH MONA BROOKES: AME 100 I wondered how to make this milestone episode special. When I thought back to all the episodes, there is one thread that... Learn More

Do you have a mantra that you live by each day? As creatives, we often gravitate towards specific sayings or guideposts. And in Mary’s case, she adopts her own. Mary... Learn More

Do you want to write a book? Chances are, you do. It’s a dream many of us share until you sit down and stare at an empty screen. Perhaps you... Learn More

As an artist and a teacher you have the unique ability to inspire kids…to help THEM become artists, critical thinkers, decision makers and creators. As art teachers, we strive to... Learn More

Do you have a dream that you’ve been working towards? The goal that when accomplished, will fill your bucket list and give you permission to say, I did it? What... Learn More