Category: Teacher Spotlight
From Simple Squares to Sweaters: How One Teacher Uses Crochet to Build Confidence
Erica Gorzen
When Erica Gorzen’s students pick up a crochet hook, they choose their own path. Some make simple squares. Others create sweaters and stuffed toys. As the 2026-2027 Regional Teacher of the Year, this Portland High School art teacher shares how choice-based lessons help her students build confidence, independence, and a love of learning that lasts well beyond the classroom.
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