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the art of
teaChing
by Elizabeth macadam ’19
In November 2018, Tweetie Campbell ’17 officially launched her art studio, open
to children and parents alike. Her studio
is designed to be an after-school program for her students and their families. While
it originally was designed and tailored to elementary students, it is now a full family studio, including kids classes, adult classes, and “Mommy and Me” classes.
Campbell has always had a passion for art, as she had worked as a Toy Designer for over 15 years in Hong Kong, where she was born and raised. Her story at Providence began in 2012, after she and her husband moved to the United States because of his job.
The move to the U.S. opened a number of new possibilities for Campbell, including pursuing a bachelor’s degree that she had never obtained. In looking for a college, she wanted a school that would adhere to her passion for art, but also fulfill her desire to know and serve the Lord through learning the Biblical languages. The concept of a Christian liberal arts education that would cater to her academic needs was a perfect fit for Campbell, and she enrolled at Providence Christian College in the Spring of 2012.
As a student at Providence, Campbell took classes in Biblical languages and furthered her knowledge of Reformed theology;
yet, it was her internships that really solidified what her calling was: to teach
the Bible through art. She interned at The Tabernacle of David Christian Academy and, consequently, was offered the position of Art Teacher after graduation.
As an art teacher, Campbell meets regularly with the Head of School to discuss
the Bible curriculum, where she feels actively influenced by her Bible classes at Providence. She said, “I want to use art so all students are able to see the beauty and goodness of God through the use of all five of their senses.”
With her art studio, Campbell wishes to use her space to be a place for all people to feel welcome and build relationships through the creation of art. As her passion for art grows and develops, she hopes that her studio will continue to grow. “My liberal arts education has impacted me in my career because it opened my eyes that God calls us to be
good stewards in whatever we are called to. Having a liberal arts degree is freeing, because it shows you how God can work through us in any profession.”
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