Studio Pedagogy
Cultivating the Artist withing
My philosophy of art education is rooted in the belief that every student is an artist and the classroom is their studio. With eight years of experience within ISD 742, I have dedicated my practice to moving beyond teacher-led projects toward a model of authentic student agency. By blending Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), I create an environment where students don't just learn about art—they learn how to be artists.
The Architecture of Agency
In my studio, motivation is driven by a "Studio Responsibility" framework. This system allows students to "unlock" access to diverse and complex materials based on their demonstrated ability to manage the studio space and master technical skills. To support this scaffolded independence, I utilize a flipped classroom approach featuring custom video tutorials. This allows for a self-paced environment where students can pursue advanced techniques and open up new media centers independently, shifting the classroom dynamic from compliance to curiosity.