Friday, May 10, 2024
I was lucky enough to have Mr. Ackland as my art teacher in junior high over twenty years ago now. He made such an impression on me that I often reminisce about him and his class with friends who also attended PACI. He was passionate about art and the sort of teacher who could be blunt and honest with students in a way that made you like and respect him more. He is one of the few teachers I had who, when I was having difficulties with school, recognized and valued effort and originality, even if you were technically rough.
He taught me the importance of working with mistakes you made and still being able to end up with something worthwhile.
I hope he knew how much his students delighted in him.
