The formation of a personal pedagogy and the informing of an art-making practice.

PROFESSIONALISM

ALISON

ROBIN

THOMPSON

Bus duty

Bus duty

Community Art Show
Posing for a picture with Pittsburgh area art teachers at the Standard Ceramics student and teacher art show.

Student Work at Community Art Show
Posing with a student from the Pittsburgh Gifted Center and her piece; It's important to support your students through entering work in community shows and encouraging them to view the work of others!

The Wesley Spectrum Gala Fundraiser
Volunteered at the Wesley Spectrum Gala, helping with auction set-up and event.

General Elementary Showcase
Helped set-up the general elementary showcase at the Pittsburgh Gifted Center.

Middle School Art Showcase
Helped set-up displays of linoleum printed self-portraits

Middle School Art Showcase
Helped manage set-up and event at the Pittsburgh Gifted Center

Middle School Art Showcase
Helped set-up ceramic work at the Pittsburgh Gifted Center

Maintaining a level of professionalism inside and outside the four walls of my art room has proven vital!

In extending myself to areas outside of my classroom, through community events, athletic coaching, school spirit events, the morning announcements, school yearbook and calendars, and even simple things like bus duty, I feel more connected to my peers and to the student body; through this, my own educational practice is enriched!

I truly consider myself to be a lifelong learner, seeking further education in and out of my field, through local studio classes, personal studio work at my home studio, and graduate coursework at UArts.

ALISON

ROBIN

THOMPSON

artistry in education