Letter+of+Introduction

 

Letter of Introduction As a student, I recognize the need for a designated time to let myself loose, to let my creative juices flow. This is how I want my classroom to feel. I want it to be a place where students don’t have the pressures of their regular classroom. I know what it’s like to be in a classroom where the routine becomes boring and monotonous. I hope the environment I can create can be constructive but give the children the freedom they deserve. This is just one of the many reasons why I want to become an art teacher.

Ever since I can remember I have loved the art classes I was required to take in grade school. As I moved into high school, I took art classes because I wanted to. It was encouraging to have teachers who saw potential in me and helped me develop my artistic talents. And I hope to be able to do the same with my students.

Although my art education was a key factor leading me to the education field, I also have to give credit to the many other inspiring teachers I had. Day in and day out they dedicated themselves not only to their profession, but to their students as well. They were always willing to help wherever they could. It was their love and enthusiasm for what they did that helped shape me into the teacher I hope to become.

As a future educator, I want to use my God-given talents to inspire not only the children I will teach, but my surrounding community. I want my passion for art to overwhelm my students with the hope that one day they might find this same passion. I have been around kids all of my life, and am amazed by what they can think and do. Their imaginations are endless and I want the art room to be a place where they can use it. I have experienced teaching art to children through workshops and festivals here in Erie, and believe that every child has some sort of talent when it comes to art.

I want to break through the stereotype of a starving artist and hope parents, faculty, and the community will recognize that anyone and everyone can be an artist, no matter what their age. Most importantly I want to make a difference, no matter how big or small. Even changing one life would be well worth everything I do.