Short story sketches

Being an English teacher, I've gotten the opportunity to reread a lot of classic short stories that have inspired me.

Ralph Ellison's "Battle Royale"
and Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper"

I have forgotten how amazing the world of Literature is. The creative spirit is rejuvinating to me and an excuse to wear down and my pens and watercolor pencils.

A Slogan and a Cover

This came from a sketch I was doing with some down time at school one day. I had some good reactions from the kids so I decided to do something with it.

Decorative Piece. . . and a bit of an Icebreaker

I made this as a "cover" for my Teaching workbook. I keep the workbook on my desk for quick refrence so it's not unusual to have at least 3 different students ask me if I drew the picture. It's been a perfect opportunity to strike up a short conversation and get to know the student better. It's been really effective.

Icarus

I did this a few weeks ago as we began studying mythology in Miss Kaiser's English II class.

Poeism

I got to reread THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER for an English class I'm student teaching. I was iNSpiRed.

An Internal Reflection

A Reflection on the Situation of teachers in the Public School system at times and those who are looking to go into the field. It can be intimiating.