Educational Bucket List

As a senior in college, I am getting pretty antsy to start teaching and experimenting in my own classroom. I have so many ideas and so much ambition towards leading young minds! Being an art education major, however, means I must patiently wait two more years before I've finally earned my degree. In the meantime, I can dream about the adventures in my future classroom by making an educational bucket list.....

1. Have more students sign up for art each year

2. See a student grow confidence through art

3. Watch my students graduate 

4. Have a student remember me years after they have left

5. Host extra-curricular art activities

6. Remember every student's name

7. Create inspiring room decorations

8. Be the most organized teacher in the school

9. Host class outdoors

10. Create "real world" art experiences

11. Make every student feel worthwhile

12. Organize an effective and influential fundraiser for the arts

13. Never settle for less then my best

14. Encourage others daily

15. Teach metalsmithing

16. Learn and use sign-language

17. Learn something new from my students

18. Keep my curriculum relatable

19. Make an incredible mess

20. Integrate my class with other teachers

21. Create leadership possibilities for students

22. Never allow my budget to hold students back

23. Inspire a student to be an artist or art educator

24. Become a mentor

25. Be a positive influence beyond the school setting

26. Create unique classroom traditions

27. Become an asset to my school

28. Give each student a foundation to build upon

29. Selflessly serve others

30. Help students discover who they are

31. Provide a safe and inviting space

AND

32. Love every day of my job!