By Kennedy Silvester – Staff Reporter

Mrs. Murphy is an art teacher at Jonathan Law and has taught Ceramics and Pottery for 30 years. Advocate Staff Reporter Kennedy Silvester interviewed Murphy about the class.

Kennedy Silvester: What are you currently teaching students in Ceramics and Pottery?

Mrs. Murphy: We are currently giving students the option to make a fairy house or a bird house in Ceramics and Pottery. 

KS: Why did you choose to teach Ceramics and Pottery?

MM: Ceramics and Pottery because it’s her favorite course to teach. I love seeing my students take a piece of clay from the Earth and create masterpieces.

KS: What is your favorite project that you have taught this year?

MM: My favorite project is probably the coil and design base because students roll coils and transform them into design elements to build functional vases.

KS: Describe your classroom management structure.

MM: My students work independently on their projects and are so focused every single day. They manage studio routines all on their own. 

KS: What’s your favorite part about the class? 

MM: I just love teaching any form of art to high school students. They amaze mw every single day with their creativity and work ethic.