# hello ## i'm chad > [!right-card] > ![[coffeecup.png]] I'm a guy who likes making stuff, mostly visual stuff. I make art and design interesting things. I also show others how to make neat things too. I live in the country with my wonderful wife, two crazy kids, five kitties, and a groundhog that lives under the shed. I am addicted to coffee. I enjoy eating tacos and ice-cream, but not at the same time. Learn even more [[! about me|about me]]. Teaching art and design has become my passion, I love helping students find their own artistic voices. Dig deeper into my [[teaching philosophy]] --- ### digital media & design registration > [!card-left] > > ![[choose-design-cutout.png]] > > Potential Eaton RESA students: check out the [presentation slideshow](https://chad-bennett.github.io/visitation/) and [enroll in my class](https://eaton-resa.embark.com/login/apply?target=eatonresa2627). Registration opens at 8:00am on Thursday January 8. --- ### start exploring [[start here|Start here]] to learn more about the site and what I'm trying to do with it. There's also a deeper explanation about my [[! mind garden|mind garden]] approach, if you are interested. There's a huge list of sections and pages over to the left (or hidden in the menu if you are on mobile). There's a lot to explore. It is sort of a mess but there is a sense of order if you look for it. Much of the content is really just for me and some of the pages are empty. So it goes. Learn about what I'm up to [[now]] or check out my [status log](https://mister-chad.status.lol). Here's a curated blog of [[neat stuff]] that has captured my attention. I'm inconsistent with posting there but you may find some cool things. 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