Meet the Teachers  at Morgan Park Academy (Chicago, Illinois)

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Ewa Bloch
Bio
I am a multidisciplinary artist and art educator. I hold Masters of Fine Arts and Art Education from the School of The Art Institute of Chicago and Bachelor of Fine Arts from De Paul University.

Statement
As an educator I believe in honoring diversity. Collaboration, communication, acceptance and the social dynamics of friendships are at the forefront of my teaching. I aim to expose my students to different views, beliefs, customs and stories—individual and collective. Through teaching art-making ... read more
 
Pat Egan
The reason I love teaching art is because I've seen the healing power of the arts: self expression, teamwork, problem solving, realizing that there is more than one solution, these are all critical skills for the future workplace. It builds confidence, requires persistence, and appreciation for multiple perspectives.
One of my favorite quotes is, "Art is getting something that is inside you out." At MPA I strive to celebrate each of their unique differences, encouraging their one of a kind style to shine ... read more