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Mrs. Celeste Forst
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Stafford Middle School
Hometown:
From the South, but CT for 14 years now.
Class Information:
Room Number: 100
Students per Class: 25
Class Description:
I have a group of rural school students that live in a beautiful countryside area of Northeast Connecticut. I see them struggle with socioeconomic situations or home life situations that or not ideal, but they are eager to learn and want to be noticed. Many students live on farms and work with their hands and they really enjoy sports.
Position:
Art teacher
Needs:
Social support, mentors, financial needs, the school needs copy paper and more tablets and computers for students to use. Many of the students have ADHD or behavior plans, they need additional support that technology can assist with.
My Philosophy:
I am only one person with large class sizes and I recognize that it takes a village to raise a child. I am a mother, teacher, artist and role model to my students. I have traveled the world and understand the importance of being part of a global society that can work together to improve education, creativity and the lives of those around me. I want to provide interdisciplinaryeducational opportunities for my learners. I see the diverse skills and needs of my students and want to bridge them by sharing my knowledge, skills, and abilities to scaffold their prior knowledge. I want to teach art through diverse process-learning approaches, all resulting in outcomes of quality and integrity. I want to focus on Big ideas and self directed learning with a inquiry based model of education that fosters research, discovery, and critical thinking. I seek to be reflective in my teaching practice and desire positive social change in my community.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I am a mother of 3, and step mother of 4! Yes, we are the Brady bunch! I am originally form Louisiana ( I can make gumbo)and Georgia but have landed in CT for 14 years now. I love to travel the world to experience different cultures and see the art and architecture. I love to paint murals (I have done 100, one in a library) and love teaching art to my middle school students. I have been formally teaching 5 years now and helped create a mural as well as contribute to the craft/service club. I like outdoor activities, reading, panting, kayaking, shopping and spending time with friends and family. I like all things cultural such as Broadways shows, dance performances and symphonies. I try to make the world a little better each day.
College and Degrees:
3.8 GPA Bachelors degree in Art education, certified K-12. Masters degree from Walden University. Integrating technology into the Classroom.
Activities:
Art and service club, work out at YMCA, run 5K's, painting murals, canvas, shoes, glasses. Reading books such as "The Help". Taking my children to the park, library or events. Eating diverse foods, cultural experiences, traveling the world. I have been to London, Paris, Turkey, Greece, Italy, Costa Rica, Cancun, Bahamas and all over the US. I like social events such as the Kentucky derby parties where I usually win the Best hat contest! If I can dress up I will!
Favorite Books:
The Help, The Good Earth; Eat, Pray, Love; The Handmaid's Tale, Sense and Sensibility, Tuesdays with Morrie, The Creative Habit, A Thousand Splendid sons, Diary of Anne Frank, Band of Brothers.
Favorite Quotes:
Pablo Picasso. “Every child is an artist." "The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education. " Martin Luther King, Jr. "Educationis not preparation for life; education is life itself." John Dewey
Interests:
Painting, art history, art museums, International travel, social issues, Philanthropy, Big ideas, cultural activities, innovation, emerging technology, trying unusual cuisine, family history, bargain shopping, trying new art techniques such as pottery or stained glass, service projects such as donating to the animal shelters or clothing to needy kids in my school.
Employment History:
Cingular wireless, top sales rep. 3 years. Stay at home mom for 5 years. Taught after school art classes at the Jewish community center and ARTS Place. Art teacher in middle school for the last 5 years. 4 years at a inner city middle school in East Hartford, CT. Currently at a rural title one school in Stafford Springs, CT.
Why Do I Teach?:
I have a passion for creative thinking and the arts that I want to share with students. I enjoy watching students have that "aha" moment and building relationships with them. I like collaborating with others to improve the world around me such as with murals or donating to those in need with our service/art club.
Percent of Students are:
     At-risk: 5 %
     Average: 80 %
     High-achiever: 5 %
     Special Needs: 10 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 94 %
     Hispanic: 2 %
     African American: 3 %
     Asian: 1 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 80 %
ESL Enrollment:: 6 %
Average number of students in class:: 25 students
Number of students I teach:: 310 students