David Reynolds, TAA Art Facilitator, shares how art gives kids "life tools" that can help them create a better world. He also gives some really great advice for new & pre-service teachers! David has taught for twelve years and is currently the Elementary Visual Arts teacher at Moore Elementary in the Franklin Special Schools District in Franklin, TN. He serves as Commissioner for the City of Franklin Public Arts Commission, Association Representative for the FSSDEA and TEA, and Tennessee Arts Academy Facilitator. David has presented at the national and state levels, serves as FSSD District representative, and received the Distinguished Service to the Profession Award from the Tennessee Art Education Association in 2021. His classroom work is centered around acceptance and creativity.