
“I am excited about the program because of the stories of real people and the website resources. I am always looking for ways to engage kids….. I offer students many choice-based assignments because I value student voice as well as individual goal setting and growth. Initially, I am thinking about how these inspiring stories can provide a jumping off point, motivation and inspiration for student visual art projects.”
Rose Aitken is a lifelong educator, from swimming and preschool to head start and all levels of K-12 to adult learning. Her favorite thing about teaching is the opportunity to develop rich relationships with her students. Aitken grew up in California and London and graduated from University of California at Davis, where she studied Art History and Art Studio. She is currently working on her Masters in Studio Art in Classical Realism through the Florence Academy of Art.