My trip to Cuba last week with the National Art Education Association was an outstanding opportunity to explore educational opportunities in another country. We toured elementary and secondary schools, universities, and schools for students with special needs. We met with government representatives in the education department and had many other great experiences. I took over 600 water color hearts my students made to Cuba and handed them out everywhere I went. I especially enjoyed giving them to the children! I used the small amount of Spanish that I know to communicate with them and taught them a bit of English, using our hearts! I was traveling with an outstanding group of educators from Montana State University, Delaware State University, Purdue University, several other universities and colleges, and quite a few elementary, middle, and high school teachers from around the United States. Cuba is a complicated place.....and I'm certain that 600 "art hearts" extended a hand of friendship! (This post was migrated to this Blog from my school website.)
