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MFA, Juan Tang

I believe in the transformative power of the arts to build confidence, enhance critical thinking, and celebrate individuality. My teaching philosophy emphasizes process over perfection, encouraging students to take creative risks and develop their own unique artistic voice. I have successfully led extracurricular art programs, curated student exhibitions, and collaborated with fellow educators to integrate arts across a plethora of subjects.

Bio:

With over 20 years of experience in art education, Juan Tang is an active member of the Texas Art Teacher Association. She is a passionate and dedicated art teacher committed to inspiring creativity and fostering artistic expression in students of all ages. Juan has a master’s in fine art and a Bachelor of Art Education in China. She worked as an art instructor for college students, then proceeded to pursue her dual bachelor’s in visual communication design from Purdue University. Soon afterwards, she moved to DFW and started an art studio to teach a variety of different students.

Throughout her art education career, she has developed and implemented comprehensive art curricula that blends oriental culture, western traditional techniques with contemporary practices, helping young students explore a wide range of media including drawing, painting, and digital art.

· Developed and implemented a new art curriculum that increased student engagement and improved art skills across all grade levels.

· Led students to win regional and state level art competitions.

· Organized student art exhibitions, showcasing student artwork in local libraries while increasing community involvement.

· Collaborated with local artists to bring real-world art experiences into the classroom through workshops and murals.