User talk:Wcham002

Hello! I am an Art Education major also hoping to one day teach in an elementary school! I really want my own classroom and not an art cart. One of my professors ridiculed me for saying so and said that my job opportunites would be limited. But I know I wouldn't be happy for anything less and I am willing to wait to find the right job for me. A graphic design background will be wonderful! Think of the exciting ways to present art using technology! Mtubbs (talk) 01:19, 27 January 2009 (UTC)

It does sound interesting presenting art using technology. I think students will be having fun and interacting, but at the same time expressing with different tools that make art lovely and makes you think of the piece created.Dtorr005 (talk) 00:24, 29 January 2009 (UTC)

Hi Whitney, I am in the same boat as you. I am very much a senior who, who could be graduating, but have decided to add on a teaching license. I think it's good we do it now, while we are in school, because it is unlikely we will want to come back just for a license later. I think it's great that you plan to teach art to the elementary school set. It is so important that a child's creativity is nurtured. I think it is a shame that the arts and humanities are often neglected in today's school system. Anyway, good luck with the rest of the semester! Courtney Graver Cgrav006 (talk) 18:35, 1 February 2009 (UTC)

Hello! I come from a very creative background as well. My brother has a degree from the School of Media Art & Design from James Madison and my family has been in the sign and graphic design business for years. I was not blessed quite as much with the natural ability that some of my fellow family members have, but I have a creative passion inside! I love your committment to keeping ALL things creative! I totally agree. It is my personal belief that a teacher should maintain a level of creativity in the classroom to invoke a sense of excitement for learning!Showalak (talk) 03:55, 2 February 2009 (UTC)