Adventures in Student Teaching

Hello! My name is Annie Seagraves and I am an art education student at Penn State University. This Fall I am embarking on a journey of student teaching, which will begin my career as an art educator. My first eight weeks of my student teaching practicum will begin at Barack Obama Academy of International Studies 6-12, and my last eight weeks will be spent at Wesley Spectrum. This blog is intended to follow my own personal journey and as emerging educator as well as to follow my student's growth through their artwork.

My teaching philosophy revolves around the concept of exploration and communication through student-centered learning in the arts. I believe that that art-making fosters relationships between students, which can transpire into the community outside of the classroom. We live in a visual world, and understanding the process of art-making as well as the process of critique allows students critically and thoughtfully look at the world that they live in. 




As an art educator, it is my goal to motivate students to ask why and question the world around them. I believe as art educator, it is my role to build confidence in my students, and create leaders in my classroom. To learn more about my teaching philosophy, and view my own artwork, visit my personal website!