About+Ms.+Conway

My name is Ms. Conway and I am an art education student at UCF. I hope to teach high school art, and this is an example of a classroom wiki that I will use to keep in touch with parents and students. This page is a brief introduction where I will talk a little bit about me.



I was born and raised in Florida and am the very proud daughter of a 7th grade science teacher. Before going to college to become a teacher, my mother was a florist, and from her I developed a deep love for growing things; something you will notice the moment you walk into my classroom. I have always been very passionate about the arts, and tend to find great inspiration in nature. I also find influences from other cultures very refreshing; and have grown to love PBS, National Geographic, The History Channel, etc. Exotic colors and architecture from societies with a rich history can be your best friend when looking for a boost in creativity.

So if you want to impress me, think outside the box. Allow your own personality to shine through in your artwork and make it stand out. I am not one of those teachers that will ask you to paint a black and white onion on a pedestal. If you want your onion to have a mustache, or a pompadour, or a henna tattoo... be my guest. I will not take off points for self expression (as long as it is school appropriate). I am a firm believer that the biggest problem in our society is that people have forgotten what it is like to be 4 years old. Your inner child is where your imagination and creativity lie; don't be afraid to let it out. I only ask that you refrain from throwing paint on my walls. It is difficult to remove, and disrupts class.