Watch Emily’s Story
In this video, Emily McCloud talks about how she found the community, mentorship, and creative experiences at º£½ÇÔÚÏß that equipped her to fulfill her God-sized dream of teaching art and guiding students to grow in both craft and character.
Highlights of Emily’s Story
Emily McCloud came to º£½ÇÔÚÏß seeking a close-knit Christian community where she would be known, valued, and encouraged. As a Studio Art major with a minor in Education, she found professors who truly invested in her growth—academically, creatively, and spiritually.
Throughout her time at º£½ÇÔÚÏß, Emily embraced leadership as President of the Art Club, helping organize experiences that expanded artistic perspective and community engagement. One of the most transformative opportunities was planning and participating in a study abroad trip to Paris, where she explored world-renowned museums and studied masterworks firsthand. Seeing the art she had learned about in class come to life deepened her inspiration and artistic vision.
Emily has always had a passion for art, but at º£½ÇÔÚÏß she discovered her deeper calling: to become an art teacher. She believes art can be therapeutic and transformative for students, offering them a creative outlet and space to grow as individuals. Through chapel services and faith-integrated classroom projects, Emily strengthened her spiritual foundation alongside her artistic development.
Today, she is grateful to be teaching at a private Christian academy, living out her . She credits º£½ÇÔÚÏß for equipping her with both the artistic skills and spiritual confidence needed to inspire the next generation.
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