Teaching / Philosophy
Every artist/teacher has a unique background. We each offer the world a particular perspective because we are individually constructed from our personal childhood experiences, social inteactions, work history, relationships, passions and interests, etc... No one person is more important than another; no mode of expression or thought has a right over another. But we are constantly at battle with the inner critic, social acceptance and the meta-narratives that our particular society and culture throws at us (whether hidden, subtle or obvious!).The artist reacts against these, or works with them, and even ignores them. What each of us has to say is important, and by building an atmosphere of inclusivity, and an awareness of our personal voice (what it is we want to express and how) we are able to weave our "utterances" into the social fabric, and they become part of our pedagogical and artistic practice: to encourage "voice" to be heard, made present and to be active in conversation with others.
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2005-2007
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Faculty Associate
The University of British Columbia. Part-time supervisor of Student Teachers in Art Education.
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| 2000/2001 |
Faculty Associate
The University of British Columbia. Curriculum Studies, Art education. Teaching responsibilities include: Printmaking, Principles of teaching, Communications, Art Methods in the classroom, and supervision of 12 secondary school practicum students.
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| 1999 |
Sessional Instructor
The University of British Columbia, Department of curriculum Studies. Printmaking.
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1995-2000
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Full-time Secondary Art Teacher. Burnaby North Secondary School. Burnaby, BC
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Teaching assignments have included Sculpture 9/10 and 11/12, Fabric Arts 9/10 and 11/12, Media Studies 9/10 and Film 11/12, integrated CAPP 11/Fine Art11, Art 9/10, Art 8
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| 1994 |
Continuing Studies Instructor. University of British Columbia
Courses taught: Visual Diaries 1, Visual Diaries 2, and Spring Program for Retired People.
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Adult Education Instructor, The Burnaby Art Center and The Surrey Art Center.
Courses: Visual Diaries.
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Summer Program Instructor Deep Cove Cultural Center, North Vancouver, BC
" Painted Sculpture " (Ages 8-12). Also during the summer of '93.
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| 1993 |
Adult Education Instructor. The University of British Columbia and The Vancouver School Board, Pen and Ink Drawing, Introduction to art Media, Visual Diaries
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1991/92
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Pre-Major Academic Counselor.Career and course planning for entering high school students specializing in: pre-education, business, law, and social studies. The University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.
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1990/91
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Visiting Scholar/Artist in Residence. Ecole Regionale des Beaux-Arts, Montpellier, France.
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