What is a DSLR Camera and Why do You Need one
You’ve decided that this is the year that you’re going to get better at photography. And then you realize that the only camera that you have is the one on your phone, and just thinking about walking into Best Buy to pick out a camera makes you feel overwhelmed and stupid. You have no […]
How to Get Noticed in 2016
There was this wonderful time in my life when I had these things called abs, and then about a year ago, I stopped working out, and those little buggers disappeared. I try to tell myself that it’s normal not to have six pack abs, but that is easier said than done when you’re married […]
12 Things that you can do Today to be More Creative
1. Read Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert 2. Watch Dior and I on Netflix 3. Join the Creative Challenge 4. Visit the Renwick in Washington DC 5. Sign up for a class 6. Dress in a way that makes you feel creative 7. Write 6 word stories 8. Explore using an idea generation chart […]
Are you Becoming More of Less of Yourself
While unpacking boxes and more boxes, there were so many boxes it seemed like they must be finding a way to reproduce. In the heap I uncovered my baby book. I’m not very sentimental. And by not very sentimental I mean that last year I gave my wedding dress to one of my high […]
3 Questions to Help you become a more effective Teacher
Today’s post is brought to you by Karen Sollenberger aka my mom. “Why do you teach?” This is a question that is often asked of teachers. The common response is, “I do it for the kids! I love the kids!” I then had to think about myself. Why have I taught for 35 years? My […]
Does Empathy matter in the Classroom
“Accept what is, let go of what was, and have faith in what will be.” Sonia Ricotti Sitting in a classroom full of high school students, overhearing their conversations, that are filled with gossip and unkind words, “I can’t take it anymore… that’s enough.” While that ended the conversation , I can’t leave […]
5 Inspiring Art Movies on Netflix
Sometimes I feel like I spend more time figuring out what to watch on Netflix than actually watching. So to save you some time, you can thank me later, here’s a list of great art related movies on netflix. The Art of the Steal 2. Ai WeiWei: Never Sorry 3. Gerhard Richter Painting 4. […]
How to start your school year off right
Two months ago my husband and I moved to Lancaster City, one of the things that I was the most excited about was being able to walk almost everywhere. Well really, I was most excited about getting a much larger studio and teaching space…… but back to the walking. As I wander around […]
Why Public Education is Leaving Students Behind
Maya Angelo, if you teach, you have to live your teaching The system is not broken because of a lack of great teachers. It is broken in spite of great teachers showing up everyday. The current school system was developed by Horace Mann, which he called, ” The Common School,” later being called the, ” […]