Be Kind. Be Brave. Have Fun.

Jan 28, 2021 9:09:11 PM

When we walked our eldest child to kindergarten for the first time, we shared a short phrase before releasing his hand into the big, scary world of elementary school: “Be kind, be brave, and have fun.” Every day since, with each of our children, we utter these words before saying goodbye for the day. It is our mantra, words that center us before going about our day’s work. 

European Art Classroom: Art History and Cultural Context

Jan 27, 2021 8:10:49 AM

European/Southwest Art Classroom continues to immerse themselves in both the practical and theoretical study of art as they live and learn in the American Southwest this winter. Eight students, two faculty, a van, easels, and paint exploring the countryside, the urban landscapes, and investing their whole selves into this once in a lifetime experience of living in community. Read more from Euro/Southwest Classroom below!

Proctor Arts | 2021 AVA Gallery High School Virtual Exhibition

Jan 26, 2021 11:00:33 AM

The Alliance for the Visual Art is entering its 13th year celebrating young artists. The 2021 AVA Gallery High School Virtual Exhibition features ten Proctor students and works from eleven participating high schools in the local region. To be included in the exhibition, all students must be nominated by their art teacher. Six categories are judged: Drawing, 2D Mixed Media, Painting, Sculpture, Photography, and Wearable Art. This year’s exhibition will allow a public vote for their favorites. You can participate in the voting process and view the incredible work from Proctor artists by visiting HERE

Mountain Classroom: Kanab and Slot Canyons

Jan 24, 2021 10:02:52 PM

After returning from quite the freezing but thrilling Paria River backpacking expedition where we spent four nights and five days venturing in some pretty ridiculously cool canyons, we ventured back to our home for the next week in the town of Kanab, Utah. Erica and Quinn gave us a tour of the cabin and we rushed to shower as fast as we could, as it had been 9 days since any of us had showered…I know, gnarly. With all of us being relatively tired from our expedition, the rest of the day consisted of exploring the cabin and the surrounding area along with a nice meal cooked by myself and Sasha. 

Mike's Notes: The Network

Jan 22, 2021 9:33:51 AM

As the Proctor community swings back to in-person learning this week, as the dorm pods loosen and disperse, the interconnectedness of all that is Proctor, the mycelium underneath, reveals itself. Coming back to in-person gets the network humming. Yes, we can do a lot remotely, but we get to the “it “ of learning by being in the landscape, not simply observing it from the outside. 

Ocean Classroom: Persevering Through Challenges

Jan 21, 2021 5:56:25 AM

Proctor Academy’s Winter Ocean Classroom program continues to navigate uncharted waters from their home base in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. While the waters are metaphorical for the time being (due to an extended quarantine period), the lessons remain powerful: patience, perseverance, and making the most of a difficult time.  Read more from the past week on Winter Ocean Classroom. 

Mountain Classroom: Paria River Expedition

Jan 20, 2021 8:00:00 AM

After spending our first couple days at Red Rock Canyon in Las Vegas, we all piled onto Deb (our trusty bus) and spent the four hour drive down to Utah playing games and looking out the windows at the beautiful scenery. For our first night we camped in the front country and slept in tent/tarp shelters for the first time on this trip, as we had just been sleeping in sleeping bags at Red Rock.

European Art Classroom: Arizona Week Two

Jan 19, 2021 8:30:00 AM

Although we are not on the cobbled streets of Europe, we find immense beauty in the natural world of central Arizona.

 

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