Splash Biography



KRISTEN NIXON, ESP Teacher




Major: ChemBE

College/Employer: Johns Hopkins

Year of Graduation: 2020

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Past Classes

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A193: Collage and Pour Yourself a Good Time in Splash Spring 2019 (Apr. 13, 2019)
Art can be used as a tool to express yourself and feel better about your emotions, even for those without any technical art skill! In this beginner-friendly class, we will experience the uplifting effects of making a collage and experiment with fluid art through an acrylic pour painting (google acrylic pour, it's really cool)! Expect to leave this class with a few watercolor pencils and ideas for how to use art to improve your wellbeing in your daily life.


S136: Beautiful Biology: A Look Inside Yourself in Splash Spring 2018 (Feb. 24, 2018)
Have you ever wondered how your body works at the molecular level? Join me in viewing and learning about the biology behind jaw-dropping pictures and animations of biological processes. You will get to watch how your DNA replicates itself, how your food gets converted into cellular energy, and what happiness may look like in your brain. You will leave this class with a deep fascination of how tiny, incredibly complex molecules in your body work together to keep you alive and healthy!


X137: How to Make Your Story Work for You in Splash Spring 2018 (Feb. 24, 2018)
It's easy to go through life feeling imprisoned by your own story. If you think you are too young to have a story, think again. Every experience you've ever had, from your pains to your triumphs, weave together in your mind to create the story you tell yourself about your life. In this class, we will observe how our mind currently tells our story and learn to spin that narrative in a way that gives our lives meaning and hope. Be ready for a journey of self-discovery through learning and journaling!


X96: Growing Up Grounded in Splash Spring 2017 (Feb. 25, 2017)
Beautiful, tall trees need strong root systems in order to obtain the nutrients they need. Similarly, people need strong mental health to lead their best lives. This class is about the most important lessons that school won’t teach you. In a culture that pays little attention to mental health, most people severely neglect a crucial part of self-care—building a healthy mind. Come to this class if you want to learn a few practical strategies for making your life more fulfilling.