Growing up in the eighties and nineties with my mother working closely with educators, she was a teacher's aide, I was given an understanding of the value of education from early on. All of my art teachers in my K-12 career were influential. My elementary fostered my love for fibers and my high school teacher, now retired ten years, gave me the courage to use my gifts. A very dynamic educator was my middle school art teacher, she passed away about nine years ago. Her influence may in part be due to the stage of my life. I was a searching soul and she allowed me to work independently.
Dear Mrs. Lindloff, Thank you so much for being a part of my long journey. It has taken me a long time to get to where I am when so many get to this place in life long before me. Non-traditional describes me perfectly. My approach to life is never linear. Children came before educational career, but I always valued my art making. I never stopped using my gift. When my children were very little, I wasted no time in teaching them to draw, mold, and paint with water and watercolors. I valued life experiences and even though raising children seemed so hard somedays I often shifted my thinking by getting out of the house and observing nature. With a dog, and four children under the age of eight, in Milwaukee's inner city, the struggle was real, however Milwaukee provided pockets of nature if you took advantage of that opportunity. I never forget the sign you had hung above your door, "Do unto others.." It was your philosophy in which you explained we need to teach each other with respect. That was the beginning of my diverse experiences. I've expanded on that philosophy from my own numerous experiences from living abroad, studying abroad, teaching in rural and inner city settings, and teaching young and old. Your loving daughter started a facebook group which has over 500 members, titled Mrs.Lindloff was my Art Teacher only to affirm the many lives you touched. Thank you again for your gifted way you share your love for the visual arts and the education of your students. With love and respect, Susan
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AuthorI have a passion for the visual arts and love sharing it with others. I have enjoyed teaching all ages and love to incorporate art history and traditional disciplines as well as innovative ideas. Art is vital to who I am as a creator and educator. Archives
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