Art teachers?

So, I think I want to be an art teacher but my mom and sister say that I am "to good for that". What do you think about this? How has the experience been like for you teaching art? Do you sell/display your art outside teaching? Thanks for your time.

Art teachers?
i mostly make work for myself now. i never was into the commercial side of art too much even in college. i enjoy teaching and it gives me enough time to pursue my photography on my own terms. i do know many other art teachers who produce and sell their own work.


i take a little objection to your mom and sis's 'too good' comment. good teachers are needed in all subjects at all grade levels. it's not a high paying profession but it can be highly rewarding. personally the kids make it all worthwhile for me.
Reply:I disagree with the idea about anyone being "too good" to be a teacher. We need the very best and most talented people to have an influence on students.





One thing about being an art teacher - it can be a little tricky to find a job. Even in areas that have big overall teaching shortages, getting an art job can be competitive. So, you might want to be aware of that. Think about whether you would be willing to move to the southern part of the US (if you don't already live there) - there are usually more vacancies in those areas.





I don't teach art, but our school's art teachers do sell and display their work. It's been in the local museum before. Also, they frame paintings and sell them in our teacher workroom - lots of people buy them!
Reply:I'm not an art teacher but is you are extremely talented you should take art further and try and get them seen by people or if you are better at anything else take it depends what you like and what are good paid
Reply:i draw real people