One Teachers Voice: James Small
April 8, 2010Visual Arts teacher Jim Small creates power point
While at the Blaine House last week for the Maine in Youth Excellence reception I ran into Jim Small with his student who had art work on display. It was a delight to speak to her and I could see the pride in Jim’s eyes as she told me of her plans. A sign of a true teacher as he stood quietly listening to her share her story.
Jim was also excited to tell me of his latest creation. “Why The Visual Arts?” is the title of the Power Point presentation Jim has created and is available for you to access and share with others. Jim wants others to use it where it fits when discussing with community members about the importance of the work that is being done in schools across Maine.
In the past Jim has created a podcast entitled: “Arts in the 21st Century”. It is posted on iTunes along with the word document of the text.
Jim’s contact address is small224@beeline-online.net. You may access the Power Point presentation by clicking here.
More about Jim… James K. Small is a 30+ year veteran teacher in Visual Arts education. He has taught grade levels 2 through high school. Small is currently teaching at Madison High School in Madison, Maine. He brings creative thinking skills and the creative process into the classroom, where he practices what he preaches every day. In 2005 Small was a nominee for Maine’s teacher of the year. He has been an active proponent for the students in the state of Maine by supporting the validity and importance of the creative process, creative thinking, and creating.
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I remember Jim was my student teacher and even then, had long term vision and goals for himself and art education. It is wonderful to see him go to the next level of learning with his students. I might add, that Dorothy, Jim’s wife had a lot to do with his success! Keep up the great work James!