This document summarizes a presentation about using art as a way to explore different cultures. The presentation is given by five teachers with different backgrounds and experiences. They discuss how viewing art from diverse cultures can help students learn about different lifestyles, customs, and fashions. Specific examples mentioned include Aztec, Korean, French, Indian, and Ottoman art forms. The teachers propose using photos and online museums to expose students to multicultural art and help foster cultural acceptance.

2. WHO WE ARE: Ayse Demir: An experienced teacher of literature in turkey Debra McDowell: Permanent Sub- Hampton Bays Elementary School George B. Hartman Graduated in 1976 with a provisional certificate for Secondary Ed. Social Studies but never taught. Instead has spent 25+ years in the corporate Information Technology field mainly with financial entities. After being downsized for a second time in 2006 decide to pursue my dream of being a teacher.

3. Hugo Charles Full Time Teacher Lawrence Road Middle School Health/ Physical Education Suzanne McGuirk Full Time Instructor Radiologic Technology Program Long Island University – C.W. Post Campus