I am so lucky!
Not only do I get to visit schools and arts classrooms throughout Maine but I write about them and hear from you about the outstanding classrooms and teachers in Maine. Unsung heroes was the subject line of an email I recently received from music educator Ed Boynton from Aroostook county.
He included this story about his childrens art teacher that I just had to share with you:
Every day my children (grades 9 and 10) come home from Art Class (SAD #33, Ms. Cerceo) they are excited about what they’ve learned and the activities they are involved with. This past weekend our family took a short weekend trip to Bangor, Dover-Foxcroft, Bucksport, etc., to shop, view the scenery, and generally relax. Our daughter started talking about how the views (especially on Rte. 15 between Bangor and Dover-Foxcroft – where you can see Mt. Katahdin, Turner Mountain, Sugarloaf, and several other beautiful sights) reminded her of some of the work they had done in art class.
Many of the students comment on how art classes at Wisdom Middle/High School and Dr. Levesque Elementary School are energizing and exciting. I think Ms. Cerceo is one of those unsung teachers who has the students learning, excited about learning, and using what they have learned.
Theresa Cerceo has a blog that is called An Art Teacher’s World. There is a link to it under “Blogroll” on the front page of the meartsed blog.
If you know of arts teachers who are “heroes” please let me know so we can blog about them as well or click on “comment” below and let us know that way.
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