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Art Educator Personal Statement

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I possess a strong vision for my goal to become a an art educator, which has been impacted by my previous experiences and commitment in the arts through textile design, fine art, fashion design, and teaching. This interest in the arts was fostered throughout my education at the Langley Fine Arts School, and my BFA degree from all-women’s college Moore College of Art and Design. In my degree, I majored in fine art with minors in textile design and art history. This opportunity was brought into fruition through the Women’s Visionary Scholarship, and the Board of Trustees Scholarship that were awarded to me to be able to attend this institution.
During my career at Moore, I received the Tiffany & Co. Foundation Women’s Leadership Fellowship,

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