The Teacher of the Month for May is Mr. Brown. Mr. Brown teaches Art one, two, and three. These courses have a range of students with various levels of advancement in art. It takes a teacher dedicated to working with these students to push them towards artistic growth to achieve their individual goals. The teacher that makes this possible is Mr. Brown.
Mr. Brown began his teaching career at Hughson High School. Six years later he has taught hundreds of students the techniques that are needed to create art. When asked what inspired him to pursue the path of education, he said, “The thought of sharing my experiences and passion for the arts with young people.” Mr. Brown does this by giving students “the opportunity to research and sketch specific ideas that connect with their aesthetic preferences.” The students also take time to “select subject matter they relate to on a more personal level,” ensures Mr. Brown.
Students in Art III, the highest advancement of the courses, took on an ambitious project this year under Brown’s guidance. They were in charge of the conceptualization and production of a mural in the husky den. Mr. Brown recognizes this endeavor as one of his favorite memories at HHS. He said it has been, “an extremely special experience.” Senior at HHS and Art III student, Anna Edler, is grateful for her involvement in the process because “Mr. Brown prepared us and provided all of the materials that we needed.” As Edler and other art students worked together to paint life into the mural, “students’ commitment to leaving their mark at their school” is something Mr. Brown will never forget.
All the more reason to appreciate Brown’s work in the school is his gratitude for the community. Mr. Brown has lived in Hughson his whole life and has, “always loved the support that our community shows one another.” Brown said, “The consistency and passion at which our town supports their own has always been a special quality that sets it apart.”
Mr. Brown’s contribution to the HHS is part of what keeps the character of Hughson alive. His education of students enriches their artistic and academic lives. By supporting hard work and creativity, “students gain interests in new genres and forms of artmaking they were not aware of,” explained Brown. Evidently, the opportunities he provides allow students to express themselves in new and productive ways.
