Introduction

Part One: Reminiscent of the Past

Hello! I am Caitlyn Hood, an Information Science Grad student, concentrating on Archival Studies and Digital Processing. I am also getting the certificate in Art Museum Education. I have a bachelor's in Art History and work at Special Collections in the Willis Library at the University of North Texas in Denton.

This blog will catch everyone up on what I have done and accomplished at the Greater Denton Arts Council in Denton, Texas. For the past year and a half, I have been interning as the one and only art teacher for children ages six to ten. I have interned for the Education Coordinator at The Modern in Fort Worth prior and found a love for teaching these specific patrons, especially in an art museum setting. At The Modern, I worked with other interns on mostly "chaperoning" groups of children throughout the museum and into projects that drew inspiration from the works on display. As I stepped in to the role of the main teacher at the GDAC, I could see challenges that I would have to overcome. I needed to get used to instructing students as well as developing curriculum for each semester, as well as, summer and spring break camp. I talk about these camps separately due to the curriculum was focused around a particular theme. (I will go over some examples as I continue my blog).

I am enthusiastic to continue my process as the art teacher at the GDAC even though my internship is done. The new semester will start in September and I already have students signed up that have been in my classes throughout my time there. These blog entries will include my cohort in my growth and technique as well as get me pumped for the upcoming semesters.