Josh Ransom

email: josh.ransom@prepclasses.org

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Let me introduce myself. My name is Josh Ransom and I am the Elementary, Junior High,  and High School Art teacher at Prep Classes. I am so grateful that I have the privilege to  teach such an amazing subject! 

I have taught art and music in a variety of school settings (charter, public, private,  international, and on my Art Bus) for 20 years. Over those 20 years I have had the privilege  to inspire, motivate, encourage, challenge, and develop thousands of students ranging from  4 years old to adults. Some of the classes I have taught are Elementary Art, Middle School  Art, High School Art (Drawing 1, Drawing 2, Sculpture, Pottery & Ceramics), and Adult art  classes. I am motivated by being around people and I have a passion for expression and  communication through art. I hold degrees in Art Education and Music Education. While  there were many things I enjoyed about teaching in a traditional school setting, I thoroughly  enjoy working with smaller, more focused groups to share my knowledge, skills, and love of  art. The past 9 years I have taught in smaller settings, for which is a major reason I decided to teach Art at PREP.  

I still can’t believe I married such a wonderful woman and am a father to 6 amazing kids!  Our family’s journey has taken us to a variety of places: Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi,  Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. We have lived in two international communities and  are so grateful for our friends in every continent (except Antarctica!). You’ll have to ask me about our overseas experiences, maybe over a cup of coffee! 

It is my aim to teach them skills and techniques and provide them with a variety of hands-on experiences in a supportive and caring atmosphere. I have so much to give and share with  my students. If you choose to enroll your child in Art, I do realize this is a big decision, because you are entrusting me with part of their education journey. It would be my joy to  partner with you.