Mrs. Grimaldo's Art Class

Which in the list would you consider your strength? Why? I would consider having a vision as my strength because as an art teacher I have learned that the art curriculum is based on projects. There is no other meaning behind the projects other than the fact that they have nice outcomes. I have learned that I want to give art meaning. I want my students to create with a purpose and a passion. I want my students to know what they can do with art. That it is more than just learning to draw or paint. Which in the list needs a little work? How could you address this? I would say that I could need a little work in being confident. I know how great of a teacher I have come to be and I know that I deserve the job but I think that in the midst of trying to graduate and studying for certification exams, the confidence gets lost, especially as a first year teacher. In the end, all I need is reassurance to keep my confidence high. Is there anything missing from the list that you would add?...

Is teaching what you thought it would be? Teaching is honestly everything I thought it would be and more but I never thought that it would give me so much joy to not just greet my students every morning, but to actually be greeted back by them. It's such a great feeling when you see students genuinely smile at you because it shows that they're excited to come to your class. Is there a day or time that started out one way but ended up with an unpleasant surprise? I have a student in 5th period who I have a pretty good bond with. One day in particular was just like any other day in class, but after class I was walking in the hallway and happened to be walking next to this student. I tapped his shoulder to compliment his project in class but he ignored me. I thought he may have not heard me so I continued to get his attention. He quickly got defensive and told me not to talk to him, to leave him alone. The next morning he came to my class before school and apologized, he sa...