My Determination to Continue to Develop

It has always been my determination to continue to develop as a professional teacher throughout my career. Attending the academy has inspired me to renew this determination. The saying, “Old teachers never die, they just lose their class,” is humorous but true on some level. While I am an old teacher, I am resolved to teach with a fresh and still invigorated attitude. I do not intend to lose my class before I retire. Participation in Arts Academy has strengthened that resolve.

I appreciate the passion shown by our instructors and by Cally. Passion brings relevancy and real power to education. I was also aware of instructors who are teaching the same thing in the same way they taught twenty (or however many) years ago. The concepts were still valid but they had lost some of their relevancy and power. This experience made me even more aware of how important it is for me to develop and improve every year that I teach in the classroom.

Now it is up to me to seek out more training and knowledge in the areas of art I would like to use with my students. I feel motivated and qualified to investigate further and learn more so I can be a more effective teacher. I have experienced a rekindling of my passion for children and for what I can give them by participating in BYU Arts Academy.