I need some assistance in helping me to gain more knowledge and skills in the area of teaching art.
$677 goal
This project expired on August 12, 2025.
This project expired on August 12, 2025.
My Project
I have been an educator for 20 years, over the last two years I took on the challenge of becoming an elementary art teacher. Though I love art, I do not have the proper training and knowledge to help my students grow in technique and skill. These courses would help me, my students and my whole art program to grow with skill and knowledge in art. Art is a life long outlet, that I am happy to encourage and help develop for each and every student in my class. Art allows for mindfulness, relaxation, calmness and helps to increase focus, and with the craziness of the world today I will do all I can to help our students find their 'safe channel' for calm.
More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
330 students impacted
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