Bannister McKenzie

Enthusiastic about working with diverse cultures of students.  Believes in meeting different learning styles in a classroom environment that feels safe and welcoming for all. 

I have taught at Friends School of Baltimore for eleven years.  The past seven years I have served as a full time Pre-First associate teacher.  Prior to this have also worked as a Lower School visual arts teacher, as well as in their aftercare program.  Additionally I taught visual arts camp since 2015.  I hold a range of experience teaching a variety of artistic mediums, and culturally diverse curriculum.  I have had experience differentiating content to different learning styles, to adequately  accommodate students of all backgrounds and experiences. 

I am professional artist, and have regularly  exhibited my work in the Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania area.  I frequently have shown at the Roger Lappelle Gallery in Philadelphia.  

I hold a Masters in Fine Arts from the Pennsylvania Academy of Art, as well as Bachelors in Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute.  Most recently I have completed all the course in the Notre Dame University of Maryland towards my teaching certification in K-12 Art.  I still need to complete an internship to receive the certification.