The Heart of Art

The biggest failure in life is not failure itself, it is the fear of failure that prevents us from succeeding. As a teacher, this is not only the hardest lesson to teach, but also the most important.  Despite the many challenges that my students face with the pressure of their peers, regulating their emotions, fears about what will happen after graduation, and insecurities, art can be used as a tool to empower students to not only learn more about themselves, but to come to know others in the world as well. Art is a powerful subject - and it is one that feeds the soul, the mind, and the heart if we give our students the tools and patience.

About Miss. Donnelly

Karen Donnelly earned her BA in Art Education from Rowan University. She is also certified as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities. Miss. Donnelly currently works in special education with students who have emotional or behavioral challenges, as well as those on the autism spectrum. She teaches Art in grades K-6, elementary STEAM, Life & Careers grades K-8, and  21st Century Life & Careers for grades 9-12  as well as young adults ages 18-21.  In her teaching she instructs using a wide variety of mediums including ceramics, metal relief, drawing, painting, sculpture, textile, and culture specific crafts. Outside of the classroom, Miss. Donnelly can be found fighting fires as a volunteer firefighter, playing softball, making art, advocating for children in foster care as a CASA, paddle boarding, or finding the best yogurt brand at the grocery store.

Contact

Misskarendonnelly@gmail.com