Belle Chesler

Field Consultant

Belle Chesler spent the past 20 years guiding students of all ages through the creative process in collaborative and supportive visual arts classrooms. She has a BA in History from the University of California at Santa Cruz, and an MAT from Lewis and Clark College. She’s designed and taught curriculum that integrates material experimentation and play with mindful embodiment, restorative practices and a lot of joy and humor. She is a skilled writer, communicator, mentor and facilitator, committed to cultivating meaningful relationships and honoring the wisdom and expertise of all individuals. Her writing about education has appeared in publications including: The Nation, The Los Angeles Times, Salon and Mother Jones. Her personal creative practice includes writing, painting, ceramics and constantly moving plants around in her garden. She loves to find patterns in chaos and humor in the absurd, and is always in search of the perfect swimming hole.