Great Explorations

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Mary D

Saint Petersburg, FL

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The Problem

Without an appreciation of art, how will our kids be able to find new means to express themselves in creative ways? As leaders and innovators of the world, it's up to us to teach children more than just numbers and statistics. There is so much more to be learned than what is in text books! Through art and creativity, kids learn about themselves, and that individuality is one of the most priceless gifts to have and that it should be embraced. The Piccasso's and Michaelangelo's, the Mozart's and John Williams's of our future, are sitting in our classrooms today, being denied artistic education because of money or lack of teachers. We have to be that change we want to see in the lives of the next generation.

Plan of Action

For the past four years, I've done anything I can to help teach children the arts. I've been an active member of the Florida Future Educators of America club. For the past two years, I've been the club's historian. I'm also a proud member of the National Art Honor Society. I've participated in Junior Ahievment on three occasions, and like to incorporate art and hands on activities into the lessons. During the summer of my sophomore year (2007), I volunteered 81 hours of my time at a local hands on childrens museum called Great Explorations. I worked in the pre-kindergarten class, teaching the children enrolled about art, music, literature, and foreign language through interactive games, crafts, and hands on activities.
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