Teaching philosophy
“The mission of theatre, after all, is to change.
To raise the consciousness of people to their human possibilities”
I serve as a guide, a facilitator, and an artist alongside my students. Specifically, I challenge my students while offering them a wide amount of artistic and practical support. I believe it is vital to encourage students to develop their own style of creative work while emphasizing self-evaluation.
In the classroom, I recognize the complex identities of my students and foster a space where everyone is welcome and seen for who they are. I directly address issues of identity, culture, diversity, and inclusion through the material I select and topics I bring to my classes. I want to ensure that every student relates to their work on a personal level.
Classroom Management Philosophy
I maintain a person-centered environment to facilitate higher student achievement. I believe a strong teacher–student relationship is vital in creating positive learning environments.
Theatre is an art form that feeds off of human connection and exploration. Students will thrive within practical skills and analytic discussions. Thus, feedback from peers, myself, and the student’s self-evaluation are critical in developing their craft. These tactics will lead to higher achievement not only in the theatre classroom, but all other classes and prepare students for a plethora of fields due to our creative, collaborative, and person-centered nature.
In my classroom, we'll revolve around the following four pro-social learner dynamics:
An emphasis on social-emotional learning
Connectedness within the school community and culture
Positive school and classroom climate
Students’ consistent self-discipline