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How I Became an Art Teacher (Comic)

6/29/2014

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It's been such a long time since I made any posts! My life has been incredibly busy finishing up my last master courses and getting through my second year teaching Art! 

I made the following comic-book style biography as a pre-course assignment for one of my last courses. Our wonderful professor encouraged us to do something different that would surprise him, so I decided to go with drawings instead of the usual write up and/or keynote presentation with photos.

I think I am going to use this as I am introducing myself to my new students next year! It's important that they get to know me and my background. They also love knowing that their teacher loves drawing too. :)


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8 Comments
The Heavenly Demon Can’t Live a Normal Life link
3/19/2025 06:15:41 am

What a brilliant way to model creativity for your students! Merging art with autobiography breaks the 'teacher-as-textbook' stereotype. This comic bio humanizes you while showcasing interdisciplinary thinking – exactly the kind of fearless experimentation we need in art education.

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Erika Lancaster link
3/19/2025 01:09:09 pm

Thanks so much for checking out this post! Glad you enjoyed it. I had lots of fun with this project. I appreciate it.

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66666 years advent of the dark mage link
3/19/2025 06:20:00 am

Congrats on juggling grad school + teaching Year 2! Turning your thesis grind into teachable art proves creativity thrives under pressure. The comic bio isn’t just an assignment – it’s a manifesto for merging personal growth with professional practice. Your students will feel that authenticity!

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Erika Lancaster link
3/19/2025 01:09:46 pm

Thanks so much! I sure hope so!

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Childhood Friend of the Zenith link
3/19/2025 06:23:26 am

From final master’s courses to lesson plans, you’ve weaponized deadlines as artistic fuel! The fact that you prioritized a drawn biography during this chaos? Next-level 'productive procrastination.' This comic screams 'I walk the talk' to students battling their own schedules.

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Erika Lancaster link
3/19/2025 01:10:26 pm

I appreciate it! Thanks so much for checking out this post. I really enjoyed working on this project.

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Absolute Sword Sense link
3/19/2025 06:48:11 am

This isn’t just a bio – it’s a time capsule of your 'master’s thesis era' struggles and triumphs. Years from now, students will remember the teacher who handed them a graphic novel intro. You’ve turned personal hustle into pedagogical heritage. Can’t wait to see their emulative projects!

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Erika Lancaster link
3/19/2025 01:11:19 pm

Thanks so much for checking out my project! I had lots of fun with it. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

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