Name: Katherine Tucker

Position: Art Teacher

Hometown: Columbia, SC

How many years you've been teaching: 8

College or University and Undergraduate Degree: College of Charleston - BA in Studio Art, Minor in Spanish

Graduate Degree/Additional Education: Converse College- MAT in Art Education Favorite

Book: The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds

What inspires you in the classroom? Teaching learners of all ages to believe in themselves and gain confidence through their unique, creative ideas during art class inspires me to be a better art teacher! I love watching when students have worked hard in art class, finish a project, and are then proud to show off their artwork! I also love building a community of kindness, creativity, acceptance, and positivity in the art room to make it a space that every child feels welcome and successful.