My philosophy of education is grounded in the belief that students and educators thrive in a stimulating, supportive learning environment—one that nurtures intellectual, emotional, technical, and social growth. I view the classroom as a creative community, where students, teachers, families, and school leaders work collaboratively to sustain a positive and dynamic atmosphere.
My role as an educator is to support each learner in developing their individual potential and artistic voice. I design lessons that respond to diverse learning styles and are anchored in big ideas that connect meaningfully to students’ lived experiences. Through hands-on making, artist research, inquiry, and reflection, students are encouraged to think critically, observe closely, and take creative risks.
I strive to cultivate a warm, collaborative classroom where students feel confident exploring ideas and expressing themselves. Two cohorts of IGCSE students have described my art classroom as a space that feels like family—safe, supportive, and intellectually and technically curious. I guide learners through the full cycle of artmaking, from research and experimentation to journaling, critique, and the development of portfolio-ready outcomes. I engage with external creative practitioners to enrich this process, while allows me to remain an active member of the wider creative community.
Alongside IGCSE, I currently teach IB Diploma Programme Visual Arts under the new curriculum, working with my first cohort of Higher Level candidates. My approach remains inquiry-driven, with a strong emphasis on sustained artist research, conceptual development, and reflective practice. Students engage with the core components of the programme, including the Art Inquiry Portfolio, selected resolved artworks through the Artist Project, and Connection Studies. I encourage experiments with a wide range of media, techniques, and surfaces in order to deepen both technical skill and conceptual clarity.
Curriculum frameworks such as IMYC have further allowed me to immerse Grades 8 and 9 students in art in ways they had not previously experienced. By integrating art history, practical skill-building, critical thinking, and an exploration of potential creative career pathways, I help students see art not only as a subject, but as a meaningful and viable way of engaging with the world.
