一起來學畫畫吧！卡通、動物和其他有趣的生物！

Hello Everyone! 

My name is Ms. Michelle. It is so nice to meet you! Thank you for taking time out of your day to check out my Bio. Let me begin by telling you a little bit about myself!

First, I am a wife and proud mother of 4 beautiful daughters! I hold a B.A in History, numerous college credits in Elementary School Education and have extensive experience with art, including but not limited to university-level training. I have worked as an ESL teacher to children in China, where I am TESOL certified (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).  I also teach Introductory Elementary French! Over the last 26 years, I have also had the privilege of working as a 5th grade private school teacher, Montessori summer teacher and tutor for the America Reads Challenge program.   I have also homeschooled my 4 daughters for a number of years, worked as a local Church Youth Group leader, Sunday School Teacher and Children’s Ministry Coordinator as well as taught art for pre-school to high school age students.  I am a lover of art, history, music and baking all things gluten free! In my free time, I also enjoy playing softball and hiking with my family!

It is my philosophy to make the learning environment a place where everyone feels welcome, recognized and encouraged! Because I have loved art since I was young, I also make it a point to include that love of creativity in everything I do, whether it be teaching someone how to read, or how to create a sculptured masterpiece! Often times, traditional approaches to education alienate learners that thrive using non-traditional approaches, which is why I feel it is so important to teach from as many angles as possible! We all absorb and retain information in our own unique way, so to have a multifaceted approach can only give more opportunities for each learner to do just that! 

I am excited to offer classes in Language Arts, History, Gluten free baking, Music, French and Art and my passion for each.  I truly look forward to meeting you, passing on my love of creativity and learning and creating a welcoming classroom environment where each child is able to shine! 

See you soon!! 

Ms. Michelle