“The word ‘education’ comes from the root e from ex, out, and duco, I lead. It means a leading out. To me education is a leading out of what is already there in the pupil’s soul.” – Muriel Spark
Hello! My name is Samantha Coy I am currently a rising Senior at Hollins University. I am currently majoring in Art Studio in hopes of becoming an Art Teacher. While going through the public school system myself I have gained a sense of appreciation for educators throughout the years not knowing I myself would aspire to become an educator. Throughout my time learning a variety of new skills and perspectives I gravitated towards the interactive components that make up my major being Art studio. The immediate two interests of mine being Art Studio and Education immediately intersected as I realized the Art behind teaching within its own realm. Educating students about the wonders of art began to become a passion of mine as I see the experience and process of creating a piece of Art one and the same as motivating students to become enthusiastic about our daily lessons. My main goal as a future educator is to mold students to the best of my abilities into becoming functioning and contributing members of society. With the privilege of witnessing individual student growth and lighting up the passion within the eyes of every student whenever they step into the classroom.
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