Mr. Aaron Hart is a kind, chill educator who cares about teaching his art as much as he cares about his students. He teaches Photography, Media Arts and Yearbook. In class and in extracurricular activities, Mr. Hart tries to connect with students and help them.
Mr. Hart has nearly been here for one full year now. He came to Mission halfway through last year and has quickly become a part of our school community.
Enjoy learning a little more about him.
Was it hard for you to learn photography at first?
No, because I was so interested. I did fail a lot at first, though.
What do you like most about teaching?
Seeing the impact that you can have on students’ lives and watching them move on to the next chapter of their lives.
What do you like taking pictures of in your free time?
Birds, people, landscapes, and random found objects.
What do you not like taking pics of?
Famous people.
Do you have any pet pics if you own a pet?
Yes, there is a dog I have back in Palmdale.
What is the weirdest picture you have taken recently?
Probably a picture of trash. One man’s trash is another man’s picture.
What does “community” mean to you?
A group of people coming together with similar goals and our vision to see each other succeed.
What communities are you involved with on campus?
Baseball, kingdom club, BSG, and yearbook.
How do you stay organized being involved with multiple communities?
Create separate folders for each community.
What is your best advice for students to manage stress? How do you manage stress?
Slow down. Meditation mindfulness helps me a lot.
Who is Mr. Hart outside of school and work?
A normal guy who creates art.
What do you like to do most outside of work?
Long walks and eating really good food.
What was your childhood like in your hometown?
Very quiet, very small town. There wasn’t much to do.
What is one of your favorite memories?
Some of my favorite memories were when I was camping near Yosemite with my family.
If you ever see him in the hallway, give him a high five and you can find him in his room.
