The study of art in the classroom introduces, builds upon, and reinforces various concepts that bridge across the field itself and into other academic disciplines. It is my conviction that art promotes critical reasoning, problem solving, creative thinking, and risk-taking for the student in a positive way which children enjoy. Furthermore, it is my belief that creative solutions and personal expression are the result of both a well-rounded mind and an equitable education that involves the fine arts.

Andrew Wick

I hold a BFA in Drawing and Painting from Southern Methodist University and a MA in Art Education from The University of North Texas. My work has been exhibited in numerous local and national shows in well-known institutions such as The Dallas Museum of Art and Southern Methodist University. My recent interests lie in the further development of art curriculum in public schools and the adoption of cross-curricular approaches to the study of the visual arts within the discipline of teaching. I have spent a great portion of my life studying and promoting the fine arts as a vital component of the human experience and of education in general.