Dream Jobs Series: Ann Davis Brings the Heart of Aloha to the Monarch School.
![Institute Graduate Ann Davis (row 3 center, glasses) with institute student interns Gloria W. and Judith D. hosting a support group of Monarch School Parents. Typical of Ann, you'll often find her in the center getting things done, but not in the spotlight.](https://www.expressiveartsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_1795-489x500.jpg)
Institute Graduate Ann Davis (row 3 center, glasses) with institute student interns Gloria W. and Judith D. hosting a support group of Monarch School Parents. Typical of Ann, you’ll often find her in the center getting things done, but not in the spotlight.
![An art project naming self care attributes gives an affirming reminder of what is needed to maintain life balance](https://www.expressiveartsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_1793-500x367.jpg)
An art project naming self care attributes gives an affirming reminder of what is needed to maintain life balance
Graduation from the Institute requires 600 internship hours where a student can begin to put the skills they are learning into practice. My internship took place at Monarch School, a public K-12 school for students impacted by homelessness. I feel incredibly fortunate that my internship became a paid position and I am now a full time employee with the school. My supervisor, Rachelle Archer, is a fellow Institute alumnae. She was, and remains, a phenomenal teacher and leader. I am privileged to have been under her tutelage and now honored to work by her side.
![Ann (in polka-dots) with her students: When you work in the arts to help, it's all about the love](https://www.expressiveartsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_9659-500x321.jpg)
Ann (in polka-dots) with her students: When you work in the arts to help, it’s all about the love