I recently graduated Cum Laude from Towson University with a degree in Art Education. During the school year, I am a middle school art teacher in Anne Arundel County. In the summer, I am both a camp counselor and instructor of art camps for youth at my local community college. This blog documents teaching experiences, ideas, and some of my personal artwork. var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-27697480-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Art Teaching Apartment Reading Cooking Adventures Tumblr (3.0; @ndrummond)http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/12b25c8b9e0c3705d3ab2b68b765a6ec/tumblr_mn6h8vkLpN1qa0mlbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Currently reading! Not bad considering I started A Game of Thrones a little under a year ago! Read the first four (over 1000 pages each) while competing student teaching and my first year of teaching! Phew! Hope to finish this in early summer so I can plow through a long list of books. :)</p>http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/51039304205http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/51039304205Tue, 21 May 2013 22:22:07 -0400currently readinggame of throneskindle<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9a72b00f568c15dcf07c4bae0431f3f2/tumblr_mmnwcrRSfs1qa0mlbo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e33d8a5e34a5e9dfccff26fb37aec69e/tumblr_mmnwcrRSfs1qa0mlbo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/870dedfc7ab19b894db813f40c8abab6/tumblr_mmnwcrRSfs1qa0mlbo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Meet Khaleesi. :) My new kitty!</p>http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/50213017431http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/50213017431Sat, 11 May 2013 21:34:02 -0400catkittypersonalapartmentkhaleesi<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/324c4b31de70eed74c108a3e355834c6/tumblr_mmgd385kHs1qa0mlbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Yet another awesome print!</p>http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/49891626881http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/49891626881Tue, 07 May 2013 19:54:44 -0400art educationeducationprintmaking<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/325560b919a7c142882770bd80e79ac7/tumblr_mm56s5Nl211qa0mlbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I think my handwriting is neater in all capitals than it is normally. Guess I’m writing in all caps on my boards now!</p> <p>Anyone else feel this way??</p>http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/49392873377http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/49392873377Wed, 01 May 2013 19:04:52 -0400educationhandwritingteaching<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d92dc81b5a497f63112a36808a4184f6/tumblr_mm1sxwL1rz1qa0mlbo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/23234e4049136f17cc242bc49f604fff/tumblr_mm1sxwL1rz1qa0mlbo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0b908b6baf6c4481143b11e6b3692a4d/tumblr_mm1sxwL1rz1qa0mlbo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9bceaa07c7607d414d25b06823b4296d/tumblr_mm1sxwL1rz1qa0mlbo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Spent allllll afternoon/night with my other art teacher matting artwork for our county exhibit! We left at 8:00, we hang the artwork tomorrow, but man does this stuff look FANTASTIC! We set all the artwork up for how we want to display it at the show. SO PROUD of my students. </p> <p>If you’re in the Maryland area go to the Annapolis mall any time between tomorrow and May 16th to check out the work!</p>http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/49233239940http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/49233239940Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:13:07 -0400exhibitionart educationeducationproud teacher<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5ab4edfc9006fc41cc710006c2cc8dd6/tumblr_mlvqyt7Of11qa0mlbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>My 3 favorite prints!!! Loved this project. :)</p>http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/48950994770http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/48950994770Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:44:53 -0400art educationeducationprintmaking<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/353712fac62f3f716184a4e9aa2afa58/tumblr_mlqlm6NTqB1qa0mlbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Some of the first few prints from 8th grade! Printed on watercolor paper. Love these!!!!!</p>http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/48793311906http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/48793311906Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:00:32 -0400art educationeducationprintmaking<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/cdc7fbc44aaff45973190e055982915f/tumblr_mlqhflbbDc1qa0mlbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Started matting works today for the annual county art exhibition! Art instantly looks better matted. So excited!!!! These look so good, and only about half of my kids’ pieces. :)</p> <p>I’m so proud of my students!</p>http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/48734340312http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/48734340312Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:30:57 -0400art educationeducation<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ebfb565a6878966cf9b116a694c69879/tumblr_mlmt7sWsyk1qa0mlbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>It’s been so nice out lately I’ve been sitting on my porch reading. I’m about 2/3 done A Feast for Crows!</p>http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/48712741927http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/48712741927Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:00:32 -0400currently readingkindle<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e01c61884f9fd0885d6ba6b6e63d5e44/tumblr_mlmt5hXdgJ1qa0mlbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>One of my students stayed after to help me clean up/organize. They love me. :)</p>http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/48631864397http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/48631864397Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:00:19 -0400art educationeducationteaching<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/70f263366a68cf2a907d9fe1cf6a7220/tumblr_mlmt3xW6yR1qa0mlbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Tonight’s dinner. :)</p> <p>Tilapia with mushrooms, garlic, cilantro and lime juice. Soooo good.</p>http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/48573752676http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/48573752676Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:52:44 -0400cookingfood<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8e1c337984f6030cadfabe96435eeb7b/tumblr_mkwd3xGjIM1qa0mlbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sunday lunch. Homemade fish chowder! Soooo good. </p> <p>Cream of mushroom soup, garlic, basil, cilantro, mozzarella cheese, cod, sea salt, ground pepper, old bay.</p>http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/47392440206http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/47392440206Sun, 07 Apr 2013 16:00:30 -0400cookingfood<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a3ada692a27c28fce3c37315219cc1fa/tumblr_mkw8tjjGm11qa0mlbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Hung up some artwork on the windows next to my room! 7th grade op art. I love displaying my kids’ work everywhere!</p>http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/47375316467http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/47375316467Sun, 07 Apr 2013 12:36:55 -0400art educationeducation<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/499ab2705b38cab8d2c4f2f71749a1bb/tumblr_mkjtmdtZ061qa0mlbo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b0b153790791d26e2428329c4b04a870/tumblr_mkjtmdtZ061qa0mlbo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Spring break was MUCH needed! I had all of last week off, and tomorrow as well. GREAT food with the extra time to cook (and fresh fruits, veggies and herbs with warmer weather!) pictured: falafel (from scratch!), home-cooked breakfasts, and guacamole from scratch! Not pictured- tilapia marinated in Dijon mustard, lemon/lime juice and cilantro. :)</p> <p>I also made a fort from a sheet and have read incredible amounts of Feast for Crows under said fort. :)</p>http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/46799856618http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/46799856618Sun, 31 Mar 2013 19:37:25 -0400personalfoodcurrently readingkindle<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/cef06e5a09e86cea02828d60b89536c8/tumblr_miurz85JIK1s72dcpo1_500.gif"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8980330769bbd9a44a5682ea3e3e2534/tumblr_miurz85JIK1s72dcpo2_500.gif"/><br/> <br/>http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/46757216798http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/46757216798Sun, 31 Mar 2013 10:00:46 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m94v3gbY8w1qaboh9o1_250.gif"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m94v3gbY8w1qaboh9o2_250.gif"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m94v3gbY8w1qaboh9o3_250.gif"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m94v3gbY8w1qaboh9o4_250.gif"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m94v3gbY8w1qaboh9o5_250.gif"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m94v3gbY8w1qaboh9o6_r1_250.gif"/><br/> <br/>http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/46400158903http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/46400158903Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:47:43 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7a28f77f22408a4a312af96430c47cf2/tumblr_mjzk8klvmX1ro8cu5o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This is my superintendent! Go Maryland schools!</p>http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/46248014263http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/46248014263Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:14:13 -0400education<a href="http://justteach.tumblr.com/post/46220487741/the-google-generation-why-critical-thinking-is">Teach'em: The Google Generation: Why Critical Thinking is Critical in Curriculums</a>: <p><a href="http://justteach.tumblr.com/post/46220487741/the-google-generation-why-critical-thinking-is" class="tumblr_blog">justteach</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Most of my students have had access to technology for their entire lives. They’ve had cell phones since they were in elementary school. They know how to tweet, snap-chat, instagram, etc. However, what they do not know how to do is be selective and smart about the technologies they use. Students…</p></blockquote>http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/46247925079http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/46247925079Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:11:56 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/673258f4dc92c56d6a73e3dc94a9db49/tumblr_mk4xwbIk401qa0mlbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dinner! Vegetarian chilli over baked potatoes with soy cheese and avocado. ;)</p>http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/46186282546http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/46186282546Sun, 24 Mar 2013 16:00:31 -0400food<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/4260f88974aaefda98ff3381fb8b030a/tumblr_mk4hb9ZRa01qa0mlbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>3 eggs, soy turkey, soy cheese, a tomato, salsa & avocado. Delicious.</p>http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/46081955710http://ndrummond.tumblr.com/post/46081955710Sat, 23 Mar 2013 12:47:33 -0400food