She sees the war

 While I was in college and living in Baltimore, I decided I wanted to work in the criminal justice field.  I thought it would be a great way to help improve the world and, cut back on crime.  At that time I believed,  I would make the world a better place by aiding in the imprisonment of criminals.   After many discussions with my mother, she made me promise I would not become a cop.  We had long talks about the different ways a person could change the world and make things better.

Today I am so glad I did not pursue that field.  The criminal justice system is reactive and I needed to find a career in an institution that would be proactive.  I decided I would become a teacher.  Being a teacher is amazing because you have the ability to help shape the minds of children.   An education is the most priceless thing that can be given, from one person to another person.

After doing some writing and thinking about education.  I started thinking about the inequalities in education and the silent war that is going on.  I watched these videos and it aided me in the creation of my latest piece.

 

 The School to Prison Pipeline     

                  

 Under educated, Over incarcerated  

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I recently accepted a position as an educational assistant in a school.  I am so excited to work with the children and help give them the tools they will need to fight against a system that often wants them to fail.  I think it is time for us to open our eyes to the things that are going on around us, and take the time to be a part of the change we would like to see.

When I created this painting I was thinking about the inequalities in our society and the war on the futures of our children.  " She Sees The War" was not meant to be a pretty painting.  It is the manifestation of my feelings about a silent war. 

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                                                            SHE SEES THE WAR