Student Voice and Choice

Art with a Message

By Holly Bess Kincaid, posted on Sep 18, 2025

Students deal with a variety of challenges at school and in their personal lives. As a middle-school art teacher, I have witnessed how creativity can be a therapeutic means to process emotions as it builds students’ confidence and helps them to develop their own artistic voice. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, my students at Park Middle School took part in an art project that involved digital design and positive affirmations, connecting students to our community and giving their artistic voices a platform to uplift others.

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