I am excited about the process of teaching art to students at the high school level and helping them understand how art can be incorporated into their visual language. While this process is demanding, I strongly believe art education can empower our students to grow and build self-esteem. Through art, we expose students to a variety of media and we challenge them to think outside the box. We live in a world of global connections and art can be the lens to help us discover more about who we are in this world. Through the universal language of art, children connect with other cultures around the world, learn about our oneness and our differences, and come to understand and respect the diverse human spirit the world over.