Beth teaches "Exploring the World through Architecture," for 9-11 campers, as well as "Geometry in Art and Architecture," for 7th and 8th graders.
What's your class like? Can you describe it for us?
My high school class is as close to an architecture studio as we can get in 9 days, with a focus on the design process. The students are assigned a site and must take on the role of an architect to design their own buildings. In the afternoon, my class explores different topics and exercises related to Geometry--from traditional Islamic mosaics to modern architectural design like Frank Gehry's Guggenheim in Bilbao, Spain.
What's something about you that someone might not expect if they didn't know you well?
My favorite author is Charles Dickens
What made you want to teach at SEP?
I heard great things from past instructors Also, I enjoy introducing younger students to topics they've never studied before, like architecture and design, as well as familiar subjects, like math, in brand new ways.
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| Some of Beth's students' work |
What do you think is the most difficult part of the job?
I wouldn't call anything difficult. Teaching can have its challenges, but that's what makes it fun.
What do you think is the most rewarding part of the job?
Seeing a student's pride in their work after completing a challenging task, and hearing from students at the end of the session that they had fun and learned something new.
What do you think about gifted education?
SEP is a unique group of students to work with, everyone is up for a good challenge. In just one session we can really dig into some complex topics.
Given infinite supplies and opportunities, what sort of class would you teach?
It feels like we do have infinite supplies, though my courses this summer would benefit from some field trips around the world to visit the sites we talk about in class.
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