Welcome!

Welcome to the “Thinking Outside the Crayon Box” blog.  This is a place for me to show why I love teaching art! In this blog you will find artwork created by my students and ideas for lesson plans. It will also give me a chance to archive my lessons for future reference. Like many art teachers, I gather ideas and inspiration from many places; books, blogs, websites, and other artists. Feel free to get inspiration from my blog. I will give credit to other places I have gotten ideas from so please do the same if you use mine. 

(Crayon and Watercolor)

(Colored pencil on black mat board)

I am a first year art teacher at an urban charter school in the Detroit area. I have already learned so much in the 3 months that I have been teaching and expect to gain a lot more knowledge in my future as an art teacher. It can be challenging...but the most rewarding experience at the same time. I love seeing my students’ faces light up when they realize they can create beautiful artwork. My goal is to create lessons that every student can be successful doing. 

Please check back often to see the amazing work that my students are creating!