An experiment combining biographical research with art exploration lead to a transformation in art methodology in Bryan's classroom. He will share with you how inquiries into the methods and materials that artists used lead to vibrant, self-directed and successful art classes with amazing student investment and productivity in the production of their own art portfolios.

Bryan Gidinski is a teacher with 20 + years of teaching experience. He is the District SOGI Support Teacher (Elementary) in Burnaby. He enjoys facilitating rich writing experiences for students, and he also advocates ensuring that LGBTQ+ students see themselves reflected in curricular resources, and classroom contexts. He is the founder of www.lostboyconsulting.ca