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Ali Roland was, honestly, the best teacher I’ve ever had. Every day I had art in my schedule I would look forward to her class. Her freeform teaching style works amazingly and helps students explore media they are interested in. In class, she would give us a topic and allow us to discover different ways of interpreting the concept, connecting it often to experiences in her life that inspired us. This bred much of my creative thinking and love for art. I am so glad she was always a supportive figure in my life, always there to listen and teach. She truly changed my life. I am a better artist and person now thanks to her. 

–Stell Del Mazza Rocha, former student