Teaching Philosophy
Due to my multicultural upbringing, my teaching philosophy places great value on diverse cultural perspectives. I believe that understanding and respecting different worldviews and cultures is essential for nurturing creativity and compassion within a classroom. My own background allows me to offer my students a unique viewpoint, especially those from immigrant families, fostering an environment where they feel seen and valued. I guide students with compassion, and respect, striving for my students to feel heard and understood.
Student voice is very important to me. I believe in democratic classrooms, therefore I offer my students certain creative freedoms within structured projects, I encourage them to experiment and grow, helping them find their own voice in the process, and to collaborate with each other in these creative projects creating a positive learning environment.
I view art as a deeply spiritual practice—an act that brings us closer to both divinity and our human purpose, helps process emotions and understand the world around us. This belief shapes my teaching philosophy, as I aim to inspire my students to see art not just as a skill to master but as a way to engage with the world, and to explore deeper questions about themselves and their surroundings.
