- Making Hearts Using Art: A Watercolor Valentine's Day Painting Lesson
- A Drawing Lesson on Texture Drawing
- Calculus Limit Problems - Examples and Solutions
- Examples of How to Find the Derivative in Calculus
- Creating a Systematic Art Thematic Unit Plan on Perspective Drawing with 2 Vanishing Points
- Anime Lessons: An Introduction to Anime Drawing
- Easy Watercolor Art Project for Easter Eggs Painting
- Fun Activities for Kids using I SPY Books and Games
- Creating Engaging Bulletin Boards in the Computer Class
- Spider Drawings Using the Hairy Texture
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About Me
I am a teacher of art and computers for 24 years in Saskatoon, SK, Canada. I've taught high school computers for the first 10 years. I was on a teaching exchange in New York. I've lived in Norway on an exchange doing computer work. I have a Commerce and Education degree. I've travelled to Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and the U.S. I reached my goal of travelleing to Thailand where I volunteered to teach Burmese orphans in migrant schools. I have 4 boys and a dog. I play, coach, and referee soccer. Gardening is an interest of mine. I seem to be both a left and right brained thinker. My philsophy is work hard, play hard.
My Awards & Certifications
Professional Teaching Certification
My Experience
24 years teaching experience, both elementary and high school level. Computers was my major in Commerce and Education. I have taken art workshops in watercolor painting, papermaking, clay sculpture, computer animation, and interior decorating.
My Latest Articles
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Creating Engaging Bulletin Boards in the Computer Class
Bulletin boards, which inspire a student and ignite their curiosity, create spontaneous learning in the computer classroom. Not only can we direct students to great websites, we can interest them in learning on their own.Published on September 1, 2011 to K-12 Learning
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Engaging Your Students Using Art: Teacher Creatures
Looking for an engaging design lesson to use in your science, social, math, or art lesson? This creature creation will allow students to design a creature name tag from words they will be exposed to throughout your lesson or your classroom while learning...Published on August 28, 2011 to K-12 Learning
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Christmas Tree Recycled Paper Art Project
Using colorful magazine pages, you can create a grouping of Christmas trees for your home using simple steps. The concept can be applied to making other crafts from the magazine recycling bin. The simplicity and beauty of the end product is easily achieved...Published on August 28, 2011 to K-12 Learning
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