Dispositions Reflection

Comfortable:

1) One of the areas I feel most confident in is my commitment to the profession. Every lesson I teach feels like an opportunity to grow and improve. I always want to dig deeper into the elements and principles of art, not just for my students but for myself. I see teaching as a journey of constant learning, and I’m excited to keep exploring and growing in my understanding of art. My passion for teaching isn’t just about work—it’s about sharing something I truly love and finding joy in the process.

2) I’m also very comfortable with ethical behavior and integrity. These values are part of who I am and guide how I work with my students. I make it a priority to be someone they can trust, especially those who are facing challenges at home. Recently, my principal told me that some students who are struggling said they feel safe and comfortable with me. That meant so much to me because it showed the connection I’ve built with them. The principal even mentioned that if there was a chance for me to come back, he would love to have me return. This reminded me that teaching isn’t just about what happens in the classroom—it’s about building trust and showing students they matter.

Areas for Growth

If there is one journey I long to embark on further, it is the desire to improve my performance. I began my teaching path with a focus on high schoolers, inspired by my own children stepping into that stage of life. But the unexpected happened. My time with elementary school children was transformative—a reawakening. Their boundless curiosity, their wide-open hearts, and their unfiltered love for life left me spellbound. They have taught me more about wonder, love, and the mysteries of the world than I ever thought possible.

To my astonishment, these young souls demonstrated a profound grasp of complex concepts. When I introduced them to the idea of synesthesia, they didn’t just understand—they embodied it. They showed me how deeply they perceive the world, weaving colors into sounds and emotions into light. Their brilliance reminded me that children often see truths that adults have long forgotten.

This journey has shifted my role as an educator. I no longer see myself as a teacher separate from my students but as a co-learner. We walk this path of discovery together, hand in hand. They have reignited my belief in the beauty of life, seen through their fresh and wonder-filled eyes.

A Reflection to Guide Us

As Sir Ken Robinson beautifully said, “Imagination is the source of every form of human achievement, and it’s the one thing that I believe we are systematically jeopardizing in the way we educate our children.” These words resonate deeply with my journey. Teaching is not about filling minds with facts; it is about fanning the flames of imagination, awe, and curiosity—qualities that children have in abundance but the world so often dims.

Education, I now see, is a shared adventure, one where teachers and students alike rekindle the magic within. In a world growing ever more logical and left-brain-driven, the heart of teaching lies in preserving the child’s wonder and creativity—not just for them, but for us all. Together, we can create a world filled with boundless possibility, where curiosity and imagination thrive.