Why do you teach at Hillcrest?
First thought might be as a result of life-long contact with the
school. Second option might be the result of attending/graduating from HLA
and loving my experience.Ultimately, I teach at Hillcrest because of my
love for Jesus Christ. It is my desire to obey him with my life. I teach
art and bible at HLA to share the message of hope, grace and restoration.
I see this as my role, a lay worker, in the great Commission.
Educational Background
*Wahpeton
public K-10
*Hillcrest Academy 11-12 (1986)
*MSU-Moorhead, MN
B.S in art Education
-Concentrations in Ceramics and Print making
*University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Pursuing Master's of Science in Education-Fine Arts
Dreams & Goals
I dream about a clean art room. But then I
realize that the mess represents the fact that potter's printmakers,
photographers, painters, drafts-persons, bookmakers etc. are in the fray
playing an active role in my dream.
I work toward the dream of developing an
art department that provides a high-quality art education with a
focus on a Christian World View. I do hope to further develop the Studio's
Photo, Printmaking, Computer Graphics and Painting Potential.
Activities
- My wife and Children
- Pottery and Sculpturing
- Photography
- Printmaking
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Attending HLA Basket Ball Games
- Playing a bit of Tennis & Golf
- Swimming and water skiing
Work Experience
*Owner/Operator of
Pine Hill Pottery (opened in April 2002)
*Teaching at Hillcrest 1992-Present
Previous to teaching my most
enjoyable work experiences include:
*Construction Work (Carpentry and masonry 1988-91)
*Life guarding (Wahpeton Pool and Tuscarora -summer 1986) |
Gaylen
Peterson