TO MFA OR NOT TO MFA?
Good question, right? And the consideration is nothing new. During a time when our current cultural ecosystem is characterized by dras..
Taking Time
Since my last post, things have calmed down considerably. The semester has ended, Christmas has come and gone, and I’ve taken some wel..
Chicago: A Mentor and Friend
Photo from Visual Art Exhibition
Chicago is a great city to study in but it is also a great city to live in and start a career. I am n..
Why Choose Graduate School?
I have been asked the same question over and over again lately. It seems that almost every email that I get asks the same question.
Wh..
Why I love Chicago and will probably stay here till I die
Three years ago I moved from sunny southern California to the windy city, and I’m so glad I did.
Asked and Answered
Graduate school was the right choice because I wanted an environment where I could learn and be able to make mistakes. The freedom to fail is liberating.
My Year in Review
It was roughly this same time last year when I had just finished my first semester in the program that I reflected on my reasons for grad..
My Second City
I’ve come into Chicago by train, plane and automobile, and every trip is a little bit different; every time I see the Chicago skyline I th..
Final Review – The Semester is Over
This is my last end-of-semester review. My last one. You can read about three of my previous reviews here, her..
The Reflective Teacher
In the teaching profession, as in life, you never stop learning. I learn everyday from my students and from the process of teaching. I..