I have wanted to be a teacher since I was a kid. I come from a family of teachers and had some great art teachers who inspired me. I wanted to show other students what the creative process is like and enjoy seeing what they come up with. I believe we learn best through direct experience. I can tell you how something was made, but actually making something (or taking something apart) is not only a more memorable experience, it helps students truly understand how its parts function and interact …