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Talent, Passion and Heart

Last night was the art show for Wylie Prep art students. Wow what a night to celebrate some amazing kids and their talented pieces.  Each child showed off their work with pride and some even surprised themselves at what they accomplished.  I love to see their faces when they see their work.   As long as I have been a teacher I have never let parents see the art work their kids do until the night of the show.  I...

The Rule Is There Is No Rules

For the past 7 years of 11 years I’ve been at Wylie Prep we have done the chair project. Our 6th through 12th graders in art are given a chair and told the rule is there are no rules. I just ask that they use at least 25% of the chair. Other than that they are allowed to do what ever they want to it. We have had so many different things returned for the art show in April. Some...

It’s Hard Not To Speak

I wrote my blog for today, had it all ready to hit publish. Before I did I starting discussing it with my husband and daughter. As I told them about my blog I watched as there faces became a look of concern. I slowly stopped talking and finally ask whats the problem you look like I’m about to kill someone. They both said you are your about to kill yourself by publishing this blog. I hesitated to publish it and...