“The arts, it has been said, cannot change the world, but they may change human beings who might change the world.” -Maxine Greene
I believe that the ability to think creatively is an important skill that everyone should have. Creativity is at the core of who I am as an individual, it is part of how I think and exist in the world. It has helped me be successful in many areas of my life, even outside of the traditional art setting. My goal as an art teacher is to help kids bring out their own creative thinking skills, in order to solve problems and generate new ideas. Even if the majority of my students do not go on to become artists, I want them to be able to apply the skills they learn in art class to anything that they want to do in life. I believe that the creativity nurtured and developed in art class is essential for students to be healthy and successful individuals.