Barbara Robertson


   
                   
Position: Art Teacher        
Contact: E-mail: Barbara.Robertson@gcisd.net
Education:

Bachelor of Science
Majors in Art and Business Education 
Valley City State University, Valley City North Dakota
          
Background:

I came to CHHS with a varied background. I began my teaching career in 1969 near the Canadian border at Grand Marais, Minnesota. I then moved on to Minneapolis and taught high school for two years and then on to Japan to teach for the Department of Defense. I went back to the United States in 1973 to get married and to settle in Los Angeles, California. While there, I worked for Fluor Engineering and Construction as an International Relocation Coordinator. My next stop was San Diego, California where I trained tellers for a savings and loan, became a full time mom for eight years, and then worked as an administrative assistant at a church. Finally, after moving to place Texas in 1995, I returned to teaching as a substitute teacher for GCISD. My first year back teaching, I taught part time and substituted part time. I have been full time at CHHS since the 1999-2000 school year.
 
Teaching Philosophy:

Every student is unique and has something to offer. It is my goal to have my students enjoy learning and to know how to learn. I want them to create art that gives them a feeling of accomplishment. I want them to be able to appreciate the art of other students as well as famous artists. I want what they learn in my class to give them confidence in their artistic knowledge, and enable them to appreciate the art in their everyday lives

I believe a student has many facets. They are a diamond in the rough. Although we usually never see what cut of diamond they turn out to be, it is exciting and challenging to tap into those facets while we can so we can encourage them, listen to them, challenge then, guide them, accept them for who they are and to open doors to show them what they can become.

               
Personal:

I enjoy spending time with my family. My husband, Gary, and I met in Japan and we have been married since 1973. Our oldest son, Sean, graduated from CHHS in the year 2000. Our youngest son, Scott graduated in 2006. We like to explore Texas, camp and fish. I find it relaxing to read, garden, experiment with photography, cook and bake, sing to my dog, and, of course, create art!