The art of the mask

The end of the academic year at MMWA concluded with some incredible projects. Because we get to teach one-on-one and are given a great amount of flexibility in designing our curricula/schedules, we have the advantage of creativity and freedom with our students. Plainly put, if we get the work done than we get to have fun. Our students can help push the studies in directions based on their own interests, so it's extremely rewarding as a teacher to have such involvement with our students. We really get to know them and do our best to tailor the studies to their learning styles, ideas, strengths, etc. Spanish teacher Christine Colangeli recently put this theory into practice with her Spanish 2 and 3 students. As they were are extremely artistic and love creative projects, they made clay masks based on ancient Inca motifs. Here are some photographs of the beautiful masks. Que bueno!

Alita (L) and Sloane (R) with their masks.

Cochran's

Here are a few shots from the Cochran's race last week. Due to almost all of the students being gone for the race, it was incredibly quiet around MMWA. Meanwhile, they got to enjoy a beautiful day on the slopes. Senior Jordan Leach took these photos and I hope you enjoy. These photos remind me to get outside, do what I love, laugh with my friends, and soak up the sunshine when it finally comes out in Vermont. Life is good.