About Me

I serve as an art and technology educator for Pre-K through 6th-grade students across two elementary schools, Lowden and Mechanicsville. My husband and I hail from the southern region of the Philippine archipelago, specifically the city of Zamboanga. We are fortunate to have two daughters, Claire and Bea. I obtained my degree in Art Education from the University of Northern Iowa, graduating in 2004. Currently, I am in my 21st year of teaching. Many of my lessons are drawn from esteemed art blogs, which I tailor to suit the unique needs of my students. I am passionate about sharing educational experiences, fostering learning, and facilitating artistic creation with my students. Each day presents a new adventure in the classroom.

Teaching Philosophy

As an educator, I strive to foster my students' creative expression through advanced critical thinking. I facilitate opportunities for students to work individually or collaboratively, promoting confidence and respect for diverse opinions. Students are encouraged to appreciate constructive criticism, and for those who are unfamiliar with the critique process, I implement various methods to stimulate active participation. My primary responsibility is to serve as a facilitator of students’ critical thinking skills, encouraging them to engage in risk-taking during art-making while discovering their talents and deepening their understanding of visual arts.

Furthermore, I provide students with essential technical skills and knowledge of materials through comprehensive demonstrations, enabling them to create original and high-quality artwork. Witnessing my students' growth and the development of their unique artistic voices is immensely rewarding.

Art education enhances students’ creative abilities, aesthetic judgment, verbal and nonverbal communication skills, problem-solving capacities, critical thinking, and cultural awareness. I firmly believe that the art experiences provided in my classroom will impart an understanding of the significance of visual arts in contemporary society and its contribution to academic success. Consequently, this equips students with enhanced skills to navigate their educational pursuits and life.