Hello! My name is Shannon Edwards
I'm a preservice art teacher working through her practicum 1 at UMSL and FOX High School and am so excited to help students learn the skills and joys of creating their own art inside of the classroom! My deepest hope is that students walk away from our classes knowing that perfection was not the goal, but attempting to experience and learn about art means they lived and grew, accomplished, and explored the creative side of life and that in and of itself is a beautiful and successful thing. I want them to know that they have a voice and that their expression and effort matters in this world! I believe all students can create art and cannot wait to share authentic experiences that they can take into successful futures. Outside of teaching, I am a lover of all art forms and have been a photographer for 16 years in our local community. I adore the written word as well and love to read and write creatively. I have a passion for the outdoors and coffee, along with a strong faith that moves mountains. I enjoy the little things in life, like hugs and laughter and I cherish real moments and genuine experiences. I believe in being exactly who you are so I deeply appreciate who others are and respect that. |
Eduction
Associate of Art in Teaching (AAT)
Mineral Area College
Leadington, Missouri
May 2020
Mineral Area College
Leadington, Missouri
May 2020
Bachelor's Degree in K-12 Art Education
Art Education Emphasis
University of Missouri - St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
May 2023
Art Education Emphasis
University of Missouri - St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
May 2023