The Power of the Art Room
Though my time abroad was brief, I learned that inspiring students starts with creating spaces where all students feel safe and supported. While studying art teaching at the Queen's Faculty of Education my instructor, Alan Wilkinson, dedicated a whole class to discussing how we as arts educators can specifically support LGBTQ2IA students. At the time I didn't realise how relevant and important this conversation was. We reflected on how the Art Room regularly becomes a safe sp