![Beth McKinzie prepares for her first day of teaching K-12 art in Southern Cloud USD 334.](https://enewsletters.k-state.edu/educatorsupport/files/2016/03/First-Day-of-Teaching-1mrq1o6-e1457967120440-254x300.jpg)
Beth McKinzie has begun her teaching career in Miltonvale, Kan., where she teaches K-12 art for Southern Cloud USD 334.
“This is a very rural area, and I’m enjoying teaching at a school with small class sizes,” she said. “My first year of teaching has been a mixture of emotions. I’m learning so much while teaching art and making a positive impact on my students’ lives in the process. It is always important for me to reflect on each day of teaching and strive to become a better teacher every day. I’m looking forward to the future of my art teaching journey and career!”
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