Ms. B shares her journey from interior design to becoming an art teacher at St. James Elementary School. She discusses her unique teaching philosophy and how she brings creative opportunities to students through recycled materials and new art supplies.

• Holds two bachelor's degrees - one in interior design/architecture and another in education
• Taught first grade for six years before becoming an art teacher for the past six years
• Focuses on introducing students to materials they might not have access to at home
• Loves seeing how students create different projects using the same materials
• Incorporates recycling into art projects to teach sustainability
• Recently introduced students to "paint sticks" which have become popular for their ease of use
• Most important aspect of teaching art is letting kids try new things and materials

"My favorite part of the day is coming to school and seeing everybody. Yes, love it here."