Surprisingly good...

So I put up a different journal question regarding a very well known image form the Vietnam War.  I am quite pleased with the responses so far.  I really want to take the Photo 2 gang in a direction that forces them to be more thoughtful in their work.  I want them to communicate something valid, not just take pretty pictures.  Recent talks I've had with acquaintances and meeting I've gone to have convinced me that, as a teacher, I need to make sure my students are growing up to be socially and culturally aware.  I need to work on that this year.

On another note, Czeps & I met with the daughter of a co-worker this morning.  She is a student heavily involved in the Wayne Valley GSA and would like to link up with ours and wanted some ideas.  Our fearless president is also working on building a connection with the Montclair GSA.  I have a feeling we will soon be a pretty happening club... We may even do a newsletter or have some sort of a web presence... I dream of a day when bullies and homophobes will know they have no home at PV.  We are getting there...

It has begun...

... so the whirlwind that is the new school year has kept me away for a few weeks.  I feel like I go from total relaxation to hitting the ground so fast, particularly after a low physical activity summer - thanks to that darned hand surgery.  But last night was "Back to School" night and thus, the roller coaster first three weeks of the school year come to an end.  Now I can just move on smoothly - well, relatively - and do my thing.   And apparently that is confusing the heck out of the Photo II ladies and gents.  I just did not think doing a series of sampler projects in different processes would be so hard to understand?  It's like going for gelato:  you get the little spoons to taste a couple flavours before you make that commitment to the flavour you will order - a small for me please.  Ah well....

And the Photo I kids?  What a delight!  So quick to grasp everything!  And, shock of all shocks, I require a notebook now and almost all of them have one... and take notes... and listen...

Monday, the Photo III ladies are to have the shoot done and we critique.  I want it to run real well.  Afterwards, I will show them samples from AP Art- Photo portfolios to let them see what I am looking for as far as body of work...

High hopes for this year... and not a cruel-hearted student in the bunch.  Sure, some of them swear and bicker, but no nastiness like other times...

Time to cuddle with Millie...